AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel Watch: GasBuddy data shows Fulton County’s lowest regular price at $3.34/gal (week ending Aug. 29), with Ohio’s average regular down to $3.93; E15, diesel, and premium prices also varied by county, including Ashtabula’s lowest E15 at $4.48 and Madison County’s lowest diesel at $5.29. Political Safety: An armed man, Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested after lunging toward Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people; authorities say he had multiple weapons but they weren’t brandished. AI & Retail Trust: “AI slop” storefront food images are showing up on menus and delivery listings, confusing customers when the pictured items aren’t real. Defense & Workforce: Sen. Jon Husted highlighted Ohio’s defense industry and workforce inclusion, pointing to Dayton-area defense leaders and Springfield’s Abilities Connection Industries supporting U.S. Air Force cargo net work. Local Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker ranked Ironton among 135 Ohio cities tied for 141st in July, with one reported scam and a $24.95 loss. Education Pipeline: BGSU says it’s a statewide leader in College Credit Plus, with 3,000+ students earning 9,000+ courses and nearly 27,000 total credits across its campuses. Storm Aftermath: AES Ohio reported thousands still without power after storms, with Montgomery County hardest hit at 1,568 outages.
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