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BWC will offer classesat YSU in November
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is offering three classes in November at Youngstown State University.
The classes are: Behavior-based Safety Systems, Nov. 9; Lockout/Tagout, Nov. 16; and Controlling Costs Through Claims Management, Nov. 30. All classes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
To register, call (800) OHIO-BWC.
Fireworks council picksWinner Advertising
SHARON, Pa. -- The National Council on Fireworks Safety has selected Winner Advertising for marketing and public relations services. Winner will provide information through various media on the proper use of fireworks.
Two new businessesopen on State Street
GIRARD -- Two businesses have opened recently here.
Sandy Irwin has opened Sud's-A-Pup, a self-service pet washing facility at 200 N. State St. Staff also will wash pets, and the business provides a complete pet grooming service that allows the pet owner to be with the pet during the process.
Irwin also opened Junk2Cash at 1008 N. State St. The business enables people to sell items on the Internet with a charge of about 15 percent.
Effort targets fraudagainst senior citizens
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Better Business Bureau said it is partnering with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and other agencies to try to prevent Internet fraud that targets senior citizens. Identity theft targeting senior citizens has increased 200 percent in the past two years, the BBB said.
It recommends people not put outgoing bill payments in an unsecured mailbox, never pay money to win a prize, never give out a Social Security number or credit card number to callers, never wire money to strangers and never hire someone who shows up at the door. It also says people should call the BBB before doing business with a company.
From Vindicator staff reports