Water & Public Safety: An accidental chemical reaction at the Akron Water Plant released chlorine gas, hospitalizing three and triggering a shelter-in-place order before it was lifted later Wednesday. Infrastructure & Utilities: Toledo residents say they’ve been without running water for days after utility pole work damaged a water line during North Summit Street reconstruction; the city says service has been restored. Local Transportation Projects: Solon City Council approved an updated ODOT LPA deal for the US 422/Harper Road diverging diamond, adding $2M in earmark funding and setting up spring 2027 construction. Manufacturing & Packaging: Jamestown Container Companies acquired Syracuse Corrugated Box Corp., expanding custom corrugated packaging reach across Central New York. Workforce & Industry Support: The Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition received $250,000 through the state’s Industry Sector Partnership Grant Program to expand youth and workforce training tied to local manufacturing. Business Growth Recognition: ENCON Equipment’s Jordan Mitchell was named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 East Central finalist. Environment & Conservation: Western Reserve Land Conservancy transferred 263 acres in Braceville to Trumbull County MetroParks to protect a conservation corridor and wetlands. Civic/Community Projects: St. Clairsville’s historic bike trail tunnel rehab is nearing completion, with reopening expected within about a week.