Ohio Manufacturing & Jobs: Kraft Heinz is investing $30 million in its Kendallville marshmallow and caramel plant, with a 10-year tax abatement approved to help retain 338 jobs. Food & Agriculture Policy: Trump says he’ll pursue legal changes to let farmers and ranchers process their own food, after moves to lower ground beef prices and allow more imported beef. Energy Reliability: Belpre-area customers face natural gas cutoffs this winter as Knox Energy cites declining well output from Wilson Energy. Animal Welfare & Enforcement: USDA suspended a Hancock County chinchilla breeder’s license after inspectors found animals beyond its limit and repeated urgent-care violations. Construction & Local Industry: A Jackson, Ohio paving program starts Monday, covering downtown streets ahead of the Apple Festival. Public Health & Recalls: Baxter issued nationwide recalls of IV saline and dextrose solutions over possible fiberglass or stainless-steel particle contamination. Tech & Power Demand: NVIDIA and OpenAI are backing an “AI factory” data center in Pike County, Ohio, tied to major power buildout. Legal/Consumer Tech: A federal appeals court ruling keeps Nevada regulators in the Kalshi prediction-market fight, setting up possible higher-court review. Community & Workforce: WTAP’s Employment Expo in Marietta connected job seekers with dozens of local employers.