Energy & Utilities: Enbridge Gas Ohio filed for an increase in its base rate natural gas charges, seeking recovery of higher operating and maintenance costs and unrecovered infrastructure spending; if approved, a typical residential bill would rise about 8.8% ($7.60). Grid Storage: A federal-law provision helped drive a record surge in U.S. grid battery storage additions in 2024, reshaping how utilities plan for peak demand. Ohio Manufacturing & Food Supply: Scoular will add a soybean dehulling facility in Covington, Ohio, to expand food-grade supply and support identity-preserved, non-GMO and organic growers, targeting mid-2027 operations. Healthcare Logistics: Cleveland Clinic launched a long-term drone prescription delivery program with Zipline in Cleveland-area suburbs, with plans to expand to lab samples and medically tailored meals. Local Energy Siting & Wind: Apex Clean Energy held meetings in Ashtabula County townships about Station Wind, a proposed 300-MW wind farm with 50–70 turbines, and addressed concerns including eminent domain. Business & Labor: Payscale’s 2026-2027 salary budget survey finds 2027 pay increases edging up to 3.5% and employers moving away from “peanut butter” raises. Transportation & Retail: Goodyear opened a Detroit “Motor City Garage” retail concept tied to the Woodward Dream Cruise, blending tire sales with vehicle care services. Legal/Regulatory: Ohio’s Realty Building explosion case continues as Enbridge Gas Ohio filed a counterclaim and motion to dismiss, arguing jurisdiction and pointing to a third-party contractor’s alleged role.