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.
Reservations are now being accepted for the remaining two December holiday luncheons at The Inn at ONU.
Dining hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Persons may choose a date, select an entree for each guest (groups of 2 to 8) and make a reservation by calling 419-772-2500.
Each entrée is $11.95 per person and includes entrée, non-alcoholic beverage, and holiday dessert. (Tax and gratuity are additional.)
Eyes on Main, 107 S. Main St., Ada, reminds its patients to use their Flex Spending Account before year end. The business also announces that it is accepting new patients and most insurances.
Eyes on Main has a new look outside as a result of renovations to the office front.
Century 21 Beacon Realty, Ada, announced two Sunday, Nov. 17, residential open houses, according to Becky Neville.
• 5456 State Route 701, Ada
4 bedroom, 2.5 bath updated home on 2 acres, nestled beside the woods. 2 car attached garage and Pole Barn provides room for your big toys. Stocked pond and workshop. Call Darla Crownhart 567-674-0765.
8359 State Route 68, Kenton
3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch. Spacious kitchen, with plenty of cabinets. Full basement with large rec room, built-in-bar and fireplace. Attached garage and Pole Barn. Call Becky Neville 419-230-2250.
