Opioid Treatment Expansion: Ohio University researcher Berkeley Franz won a nearly $4M NIH grant to scale a primary-care model for prescribing medications for opioid use disorder across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia, aiming to close the gap between proven treatment and real-world practice. School Event Security: Ohio’s School Safety Center expanded its Camera Trailer Program, now with eight mobile trailers available at no cost; they’ve been used at 13 statewide events to help monitor crowds and respond faster. Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: Gov. Mike DeWine announced new Medicaid fraud prevention steps, including a six-month provider moratorium for new home-health and hospice businesses and payment suspensions for high-risk providers. Voting Outreach: Sec. of State Frank LaRose sent 153,750 “Grads Vote” packets to graduating seniors statewide to boost registration and recruit poll workers. Public Safety—Toledo Festival Shooting: Police continue a manhunt after gunfire at Toledo’s Old West End Festival left 12 injured, with two in critical condition. Local Health & Access: Lima Public Library construction continues with a temporary entrance move while accessibility upgrades like an elevator and universal changing table are underway. Community Spotlight: Adams County held its first Pride celebration, bringing LGBTQ+ events closer to home for residents who previously had to travel far. Weather & Disruptions: Midwest storms knocked out power for hundreds of thousands and disrupted travel, including major flight delays around Chicago.