Ohio Manufacturing & Automation: GROB Systems in Bluffton opened its doors for a community open house, showing off automated production systems used in electromobility, automotive, aerospace, and medical manufacturing, plus apprenticeship and shop-floor tours. State Economy & Agriculture: Ohio Dept. of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge visited Lincoln Way Vineyards to spotlight Wine Month, citing the grape and wine industry’s $6.6B annual impact and 41,000 jobs. Rare Earth Supply Chain: REalloys secured preferential access to Appalachian rare earth feedstock ahead of a Pentagon deadline to reduce Chinese-origin materials in defense supply chains. Ohio Higher Ed: Ohio University trustees reviewed progress on its Dynamic Strategy plan, scholarship growth to $83M, and endowment milestones as it pushes to stay a perennial R1 institution. Public Health: CDC urged parents to stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula after three infant botulism hospitalizations tied to the product, prompting a recall. Transportation & Construction: Cincinnati’s Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project is closing two Second Street exits permanently and one exit temporarily, with major overpass upgrades underway. Community Health: Grand Lake Health System held its fourth annual Children’s Wellness Day at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds with screenings, safety lessons, and family activities. Local Business: Westerville-based Cheryl’s Cookies founder Cheryl Krueger died at 74 after a Parkinson’s battle. Food Safety: FDA warned of a frozen snack recall tied to possible metal contamination. Energy Costs: AAA and EIA data show rising fuel costs squeezing travel-dependent businesses and workers in Ohio.