PUCO Enforcement: Ohio’s PUCO is proposing a $3.05 million penalty against FirstEnergy over repeated Lakewood power outages, citing probable state-law noncompliance and ordering corrective actions after equipment/line failures left thousands without power. Energy Policy & Grid Costs: Ohio’s governor candidates are lining up data-center rules and moratoriums, with proposals tied to community electric bill relief, property-tax requirements, and environmental standards—showing how the boom is colliding with affordability and siting concerns. Industrial Power & Hydrogen: A new push for green hydrogen is finding niche paths even after federal program cuts, including startups exploring deuterium-linked approaches. Agriculture & Food Supply: Ohio’s farm finances remain strained by weather and market swings, while local ag educators and county fair youth programs keep focusing on practical training and hunger relief. Local Business Impact: A road construction project in Avon is blocking access to a long-running farm business, hurting customer traffic during peak season. Public Safety & Utilities: Trumbull County is weighing a water-tower service program to cut repair costs, and Grand River Shooting Range is nearing completion of a major expansion. Food Safety Alerts: Outbreak coverage continues as cyclosporiasis and a jalapeño-linked salmonella cluster drive more recalls and consumer warnings. Community & Workforce: Goodwill’s Cleveland Opportunity Center plans a full grocery store to tackle food-desert access, while BGSU and OSHP are expanding education pathways for troopers.