10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Contractor Fraud
COLUMBUS — After damaging weather, home repair contractors often go door-to-door to offer roofing, siding, and other repair services. While most contractors are reputable, there are...
Larose calls on Washington to calm nervous economic conditions impacting job creation
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 14,765 new business filings in April 2023, down nearly five percent year over year. Despite the...
Scam Alert: Watch out for phony medical bills and debt collectors
If you get an unexpected message saying you owe money for medical services, think twice before you make a payment. BBB Scam Tracker has received...
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs of Organic Producers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will cover up to 75% of the costs associated with organic certification, up to $750 per category,...
Mental health matters
It's just as important to take care of your mental health as it is to take care of your physical health. Medicare covers a number...
A Purrr-fect Use for Soy Waste?
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are building a better mouse trap when it comes to cat litter. And in the process, they hope to kill two...
Endangered Missing Adult Alert Program
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Older Americans Month in May is a time to celebrate the achievements and longevity of our elders, but just as important, Ohio...
This solicitation looks like a notice about your mortgage. Here’s how to spot it
If you get an unexpected letter from your mortgage company, look closely! According to numerous BBB Scam Tracker reports, the letters are a deceptive solicitation for a...
Five Trending Issues OSHIIP Can Help Ohioans on Medicare Address
COLUMBUS — It's Older Americans Month and the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) is celebrating by helping older Ohioans address five trending Medicare issues,...
AG Yost Sues Columbus-Area Contractor for Cheating Homeowners Out of Over $125,000
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a central Ohio home-remodeling company and its owner, who are accused of walking off with more...
Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup Ends May 26
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup through...
Almost 300 colleges still have open seats for fall 2023
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf | Admissions group NACAC has published an annual database of open slots after the May 1 decision deadline. NACAC has released the...
Report Shows Decline in Distracted Driving Since New Ohio Law Went into Effect
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Leaders from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), a division of The Ohio Department of...
UVMC Volunteers Recognized for Service
TROY, Ohio (May 2023) – Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) leaders thanked volunteers for their dedication and service at the UVMC Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon recently...
Preservation Ohio Names Historic Troy Building to Most Endangered List
Battle to Save Old Miami County Courthouse Rages Forty Months After Tornado TROY, Ohio [May, 2023] – Preservation Ohio has named a historic Troy building...