COLUMBUS, Ohio (WLIO) — Ohio officials are encouraging residents to search for unclaimed money that may be waiting for them, as the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds continues its statewide outreach campaign.
The Division of Unclaimed Funds has paid more than 180,000 claims so far this year and is working to return a portion of the nearly $5 billion in unclaimed funds currently held by the state.
The campaign, featuring Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, aims to raise awareness that Ohioans may have money waiting to be claimed…