Food Safety: USDA issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella, with affected items sold at major retailers including Walmart and Kroger in Ohio and other states. Produce Recall Fallout: A new FDA report adds more detail on the Taylor Farms lettuce recall tied to “Potential Cyclospora contamination,” naming additional brands and retailers that handled shredded lettuce linked to the outbreak. Local Infrastructure: Greene County will close Meredith Road (SR 343 to Hilt Road) Aug. 10–12 for culvert replacement, with detours and access for adjacent properties. Public Safety/Community: Toledo firefighters responded to an early-morning fire that destroyed a vacant home on Lorraine Place; investigators are still working to determine the cause. Consumer Fraud Watch: Conneaut tied for 66th among Ohio cities in June BBB Scam Tracker reports, with phishing the most common scam reported. Energy & Industry Policy: Ohio lawmakers are pushing a bill that would require voter approval for many data center projects above a peak electric load threshold, aiming to tighten pollution and resource-use rules and limit tax breaks. Housing & Development: Chillicothe officials and partners are moving ahead with a modular-home build via the Ross County Land Bank and Habitat for Humanity, targeting repairs and education alongside the new home delivery.