Unemployment continues to drop in Clark, Champaign County

Unemployment dropped, again, in March for both Clark and Champaign County. Bill Lackey/Staff

Unemployment dropped, again, in March for both Clark and Champaign County. Bill Lackey/Staff
By Riley Newton
April 23, 2019
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Unemployment rates fell in both Clark and Champaign counties in March, according to state data released today by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.

The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent in Clark County, down from 4.6 percent in February.

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In Champaign County, unemployment fell for the fourth straight month. For March, the unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in March, down from 3.8 percent in February.

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Statewide, Ohio’s unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.4 percent, down .2 percent from February, according to Ohio DJFS.

The nationwide unemployment rate remained steady at 3.8 percent, continuing its downward trend.

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