Responsible RestartOhio opening dates for services, state offices
COLUMBUS, May 14 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following sector opening...
Nov. 17-23: Ohio joins educational efforts during Fraud Awareness Week
The Ohio Department of Commerce is joining hundreds of organizations across the country that have partnered with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, in...
Ohio warns of scams using dating and messaging apps, texts
The Ohio Department of Commerce is issuing an investor alert for Ohioans to be cautious when interacting with strangers on dating and messaging apps,...
Computer technology, education classes for December, January
Computer technology, education classes for December, January | Programs at area public libraries cover computer education, technology and the internet. Many include skills needed for...
State Fire Marshal: Make safety centerpiece of Thanksgiving
A golden-brown turkey with delicious sides may set the stage for the perfect Thanksgiving feast, but state officials urge Ohioans to make fire safety...
Paint-color options for historic homes
Years ago established companies like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore began marketing paints that were part of actual historical color palettes. This made it easier...
Ohio’s minimum wage increased Jan. 1 to $10.10 per hour
Ohio’s minimum wage increased on Jan. 1 to $10.10 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.05 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage...
YSU, Incubator, Cisco to offer sessions on IoT for business
Youngstown State University, the Youngstown Business Incubator and Cisco are offering free workshops this month to introduce college students, local entrepreneurs and business/industry partners...
Ohio Department of Commerce warns of fraudulent real estate listings
The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing has issued an advisory to make Ohio consumers and real estate agents...
Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center opens Sept. 9 in Campbell
Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center – The Campbell branch of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will open to the public at...
Family and medical leave in the era of COVID-19: rights and responsibilities
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) provides time off from your work if you or a member of your family has...
Melting, freezing snow leaves Ohio homes vulnerable to damage
The buildup of snow on driveways and windshields is a typical wintertime sight, but snow piling atop a home’s roof is another common occurrence...
Ohio simplifies document processing with online notarizations
Online notarization became legal in Ohio in September of 2019. The ability to manage a document online simplifies the entire process if you need...
Ohio’s minimum wage to increase to $10.45 on Jan. 1, 2024
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1, 2024, to $10.45 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.25 per hour for tipped...
Mercy Health to host hiring events throughout February
Mercy Health will host a series of walk-in hiring events across the Mahoning Valley in February.
Applicants can meet with hiring managers in various departments,...
Pilot project expands broadband to rural communities in southern Ohio
LOGAN COUNTY, Ohio – Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, director of InnovateOhio, today visited Riverside Local School District in Logan County to announce the launch...
Column: Holiday spending and credit cards
Using credit cards for holiday spending is neither good nor bad. They can enable you to take advantage of sales and manage your cash....
Walmart recalling rhododendrons infected with sudden oak death
The Ohio Department of Agriculture, in coordination with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has detected sudden oak death caused by Phytophthora ramorum...
Minority Business Assistance Centers to assist development
Minority Business Assistance Centers to assist development – The Ohio Development Services Agency has partnered with Youngstown Business Incubator to host Minority Business Assistance...
Safely deposit stimulus check to protect yourself from fraud
With COVID-19 putting a financial strain on American families and businesses, the distribution of stimulus checks was a sign of relief for many but...
