OVI Crackdown: Ohio State Highway Patrol plans an OVI checkpoint tonight on Meridian Road between Austintown Township and Youngstown, running 10 p.m. to midnight with saturation patrols. Severe Weather Aftermath: Sixteen people were hospitalized after a lightning strike at Grafton Correctional Institution in Lorain County injured 19 inmates; authorities report no deaths. Community Health Access: Lutheran Social Services of Northwest Ohio broke ground on a $3.2 million Toledo expansion adding mental health space, a training center, and an accessible food pantry, due to open in Spring 2027. Local Food Security: Washington County’s “Farm 2 Table” effort is going year-round, combining livestock purchases and fresh meat donations to food pantries. Politics & Voters: A Fox News poll shows Sherrod Brown leading Jon Husted in Ohio’s Senate race by 8 points, with inflation and high prices topping voter concerns. Public Safety Next Up: Another Marion County OVI checkpoint is set for Saturday evening; the location will be announced Saturday morning. Jobs: International Motors plans to cut 1,341 jobs in Springfield by October 2026 as part of a facility sale.