Local jobless rate rises to 8.4%
Lisa Bernard-Kuhn reports: The local unemployment rate rose in January to 8.4 percent from 7.6 percent in December, fueled by the loss of thousands of service jobs. The higher number, which is not...
View ArticleOhio tops in job gains
Paul E. Kostyu reports: Ohio led the nation in adding 28,300 jobs in February, beating out Texas and New York, according to figures released Friday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics....
View ArticleTime cut for Ohioans to get jobless benefits
The Associated Press The state of Ohio is cutting the length of time that jobless workers can get benefits. Starting in September, the maximum weeks of unemployment compensation will drop to 63....
View ArticleOhio’s unemployment rate falls below 7%
Carl Weiser reports: Ohio’s unemployment rate has inched downward again, the AP reports. The state Department of Job and Family Services said Friday that seasonally adjusted joblessness in Ohio was 6.9...
View ArticleBetter Ohio holiday retail sales expected
The Associated Press Economic forecasters say Ohio’s rebounding economy and jobs picture mean a brighter holiday sales outlook for the state’s retailers. A University of Cincinnati Economics Center...
View ArticleMason Food Pantry serves up dignity
Mason Food Pantry Director Gina Brown. The Enquirer/Tony Jones For hungry families, the Mason Food Pantry meets many needs (pride included) Seven years ago, Janet Dale of Mason was living the good...
View ArticleJobless benefits reduced in Ohio
Jason Williams reports: Unemployment benefits for thousands of Ohioans have been cut back, effective Saturday – fallout from a statewide jobless rate that’s on the decline. The maximum time of...
View ArticleMason grad still at home, still looking
Guest post: Hayley Day is a 26-year-old college grad who lives with her parents in Mason. She’s working at a bar while she looks for a job in journalism. Today, when I woke, my Mom made me breakfast....
View ArticleOhio jobless rate stays at 7.2 percent
The Enquirer The jobless rate in Ohio remained unchanged from last month at 7.2 percent, according to data issued Friday by the state. The unemployment rate has shown little change over the past year...
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