Higher-Education Civics Overhaul: Ohio Sen. Jerry Cirino backs a bill that would give state-funded university civics centers “sole authority” over faculty and curriculum and make them exclusive providers of a required American civics course. Workforce & Training Funding: University of Rio Grande is set to receive $7.5 million for facility upgrades and expanded career-tech training through Senate Bill 450, aiming to strengthen local pipelines in healthcare, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and skilled trades. Local Library Money: St. Marys Community Public Library won $6,400 to launch a Financial Empowerment Hub with budgeting, saving, credit, and planning resources for kids, teens, and adults. Immigration & Community Response: A viral scene from Ohio shows Haitian immigrants crying after being fitted with ICE ankle monitors, as supporters rallied and more check-ins followed after TPS ended. Politics & Accountability: Rep. Max Miller remains locked on Ohio’s ballot after replacement deadlines passed, even as GOP senators like Jim Banks renew calls for him to resign over abuse allegations. Food Safety & Shopping Habits: Cyclospora outbreak concerns are pushing some Ohio shoppers toward farmers markets and locally grown produce. Community Events: Marietta’s Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival ended with the Mighty Muskingum River Raft Race, where teams build their own rafts for prizes. Faith Community News: An Islamic center in Cincinnati reported a break-in and vandalism, prompting local leaders to condemn the attack and call for unity.