COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce is urging residents to take a few minutes in February to search for forgotten cash as part of National Unclaimed Funds Month.
The state’s Division of Unclaimed Funds said in a news release Thursday that millions of dollars in dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, and forgotten utility deposits are waiting to be returned to its rightful owners.
Officials say the search process applies not only to individuals but also to businesses and the heirs of deceased loved ones…