Ohio Theater & Youth Learning: Ohio University’s Tantrum Theater announced its 2026–27 season, pairing student work with guest artists for productions like “Peter and the Starcatcher” and “Cabaret,” while OHIO Southern’s Bobcat Academy kept 30 kids learning all week for free through a $1,500 grant. Humane Livestock Training: McCarty Family Farms hosted the Humane Handling Institute for hands-on dairy handling education, including AR “Cattle Vision” goggles to help workers see from a cow’s perspective. School Supply Support: In the Mahoning Valley, “Stuff the Bus” helped pack 2,000+ backpacks for students across multiple counties, with additional donations planned through August. Local Sports Spotlight: East Surry’s Emilynn Haymore earned a top-20 U.S. finish at USA Triathlon Youth Nationals, and Toledo Central Catholic alum Jase Bowen’s MLB debut story highlights Ohio-to-pro pathways. Back-to-School Faith Program: LifeWise Academy is expanding Bible classes during school hours to Austintown Middle School families, renewing debate over religion in public education. Community Safety & Infrastructure: Enbridge Gas and Ohio811 pushed safer digging training, including a new $25,000 grant for a mobile simulation trailer. Education Pressure Points: Cleveland schools face more hard budget decisions as enrollment and costs strain the district, even after consolidation savings.