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Ohio's minimum wage increased on Jan. 1, 2014.

The minimum wage rose 10 cents to $7.95 per hour at the start of the new year. For tipped employees, the new minimum increased 5 cents per hour to $3.98.

The increases were mandated by Ohio voters who in 2006 approved an amendment to the state constitution that links the minimum wage to inflation.

The Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers rose 1.5 percent during the period used to calculate wage increases. A year ago, Ohio's minimum wage jumped 15 cents at the beginning of 2013.

Larry Smith of Smith's Realty Professionals, 147 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces a new residential listing.

The residence is at 141 N. Mound St., Bluffton  and is listed at $130,500. Details on the residence are found in the printer-friendly attachment at the botom of this story.

"Stop making resolutions and take care of your body and your financial freedom now," says Dee Dee Hoffman, local AdvoCare distrubutor.

Hoffman is offering a $100 prize for the biggest personal transformation of Icon viewers in 2014.

AdvoCare is a health and wellness company offering energy, weight-loss, nutrition and sports performance products along with business opportunities.

JEANNE'S KITCHEN LUNCH SPECIALS
December 31-January 3

TUESDAY
Chicken Tuscan Soup
Chicken Pesto Melt
Tunisian Chicken Club

WEDNESDAY
Closed
Happy New Year!

THURSDAY
Vegetable Beef Soup
Italian Roast Beef
Whole Milk Mozzarella Panini

FRIDAY
Tomato Bisque
Philly Cheese Steak
Grilled Cheese Tomato & Avocado

Jim Kinn, Kirtland's Auto Sales, 302 N. Main St., announces a new Manager's Special. The vehicle is a 2011 Ford Fusion SEL listed at $13,995. For all the specs on this car open the printer-friendly attachment at the bottom of this story.

Tha's right. "Good deeds have never been so rewarding."

To date, 41 persons have pledged 111 hours of community service in Bluffton thanks to First National Bank's Kasasa Gift-for-Good Event.

This month FNB invites area residents to do a good deed and receive a free gift certificate, courtesy of Kasasa, its rewards checking account partner. You probably saw the bank's booth at the Blaze.

Here's what it's all about:

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