Upcoming classes to cover computer education, technology, internet safety
The following classes cover computer education, technology, the internet, and nonprofit organizations. Many include skills needed for the workplace. The following list covers classes...
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...
Free library computer classes cover internet, resumes, nonprofits
Free library computer classes at area libaries cover computer education, resumes, and nonprofits. Many programs include skills needed for business and home finance. The...
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...
Library classes cover computer education, resumes, nonprofits
Library classes cover computer education, resumes, and nonprofits – Many programs include skills needed for business and home finance. The following list covers classes...
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period starts Oct. 15
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period starts Saturday, Oct. 15. This means if you’re one of the more than 2 million Ohioans on the federal...
Meijer now accepting SNAP benefits for pickup, online orders
Meijer announced today that stores in Ohio are now accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for its Meijer Pickup and Home Delivery shopping...
Public Library offers free tax preparation for 2022 filing season
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is again providing locations for free tax preparation and electronic filing for seniors and those (at...
State Fire Marshal urges caution when heating homes in winter
State Fire Marshal Kevin S. Reardon urges all residents to make sure their homes are fire safe. Many incidents during winter are preventable as...
Scammers targeting older residents, says Ohio Department of Commerce
Nearly 25 percent of Ohio’s total population is age 60 or older and many of them have been especially vulnerable during the pandemic to...
How to safely deposit your tax refund into your bank account
Preparing to file your taxes? Here’s how to safely deposit your tax refund into your account.
Filing your taxes can feel overwhelming, especially during a...
Understanding student loans – types, obligations, requirements
A student loan is money that is borrowed to pay for education-related expenses, including tuition, books and room and board. Student loans must be...
Column: Knowing copyright, trademark in the .com era
Technological advancements make it more important than ever for people or businesses to protect their intellectual property. Whether you are an author, an artist,...
Can private employers require vaccinations for COVID-19?
Many frontline workers and at-risk individuals will be receiving a COVID-19 vaccine during the coming months. The question on employers’ and employees’ minds alike...
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...
Community Foundation, HFLA partner for COVID-19 emergency loans
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is partnering with HFLA of Northeast Ohio to meet the needs of residents experiencing hardship due to...
WalletHub ranks best gift cards for 2020 holiday season
Gift cards are supposed to make gift-giving simpler, reducing the need to worry about the recipient’s tastes or which specific items he or she...
Dominion payment plans, assistance can help customers stay warm
As the winter heating season approaches, Dominion Energy Ohio is offering customers facing financial hardship more flexible payment options on past-due balances and increased...
Ohio minimum wage to increase to $8.80 per hour on Jan. 1, 2021
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1, 2021 to $8.80 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.40 per hour for tipped...
Law column: Employment protections and the ADA during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to remember your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Ohio law. Rest assured that you...
