Rural Health Workforce: Ohio University landed a $10 million boost to expand rural health staffing, leading Health Workforce Ohio with partners like The Health Collaborative and the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers. Campus & Community Life: Ohio University also announced student-affairs leadership transitions, plus retirements and wellness/printing updates that affect how the Athens community runs day to day. Workforce & Training: WVNCC received nearly $295,000 to help eligible EMTs train as paramedics at little to no cost, aiming to ease regional staffing shortages. Civic Participation: Ohio’s secretary of state announced a $1 million initiative to recruit and train more poll workers for November. Culture & Heritage: Jamestown’s Scandinavian Folk Festival returns this weekend with music, food, crafts, and new “FIKA” coffee-break programming. Local Sports Spotlight: OVAC’s Rudy Mumley All-Star Game unveiled Ohio All Stars defensive backs and wide receivers ahead of Saturday’s Wheeling matchup. Public Schools Under Pressure: Ohio school librarians are warning that book bans and funding cuts could shrink their role in public schools. Health & Safety: Doctors and advocates are pushing stronger family drowning-prevention habits as more kids die in pools. Arts & Entertainment: Youngstown’s Wine and Jazz Festival announces Brian Simpson as the July 25 headliner.