SNAP Update: New federal data shows SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% over a year, dropping from 42.2M (May 2025) to 36.6M (May 2026), as stricter eligibility and work rules tighten. Local Safety: Portage County law enforcement plans an OVI checkpoint on State Route 44 tonight (8–10 p.m.), with added saturation patrols to deter impaired driving. Mobility & Safety Funding: Gov. DeWine and ODOT announced $21M in bicycle and pedestrian grants across 16 counties, including Athens, aimed at safer walking and biking. Primary Care Shortage Plan: NEOMED and Mercy Health expand training in Mercy facilities to help address Ohio’s primary care physician shortage, especially in rural areas. Health Access & Aging: Ohio State partners with Athens County to help older adults plan for extreme heat, flooding, and power outages as they age in place. Public Health Watch: Measles concerns continue after a Pittsburgh case tied to a hospital visit, with health officials urging MMR vaccination and symptom monitoring. Workforce & Care: Mercy Health and NEOMED’s expanded partnership targets keeping clinicians in the region. Community Health & Wellness: A heart-healthy living class highlights sleep as a key part of “Life’s Essential 8.”