Tuesday, 23 October 2012 14:02

Unemployment Rates Drop in Akron, Summit County

Written by  Scott Jennings
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September was good month to look for a job in Akron and Summit County.

The state department of Job and family Services says the unemployment rate for the month in the county stood at 6.2%, a drop from the rate in August of 6.5. The rate leaves the county in the lower-half for Ohio's 88 counties in the rankings.

As for the city of Akron, the rate there fell as well, to 6.9%. The rate in August stood at 7.4. The agency also measures the rate in Cuyahoga Falls, which in September stood at an even 6%.

Tuesday's report is the last for individual cities and counties in Ohio before the November 6th election.

The state of Ohio's unemployment rate fell to an even 7% in September, down from 7.2% in August. The state jobless number had stayed even for several months before the most recent drop. Officials say with the state's rate, there are actually fewer workers in Ohio.

Scott Jennings

Scott Jennings

Scott Jennings joined the newsroom at Rubber City Radio Group in October of 2012. He's no stranger to northeast Ohio, working at WHBC in Canton for two years, and previously covering stories at WFIN in Findlay and WBCO in Bucyrus. Scott's experience also extends beyond news, serving as an announcer for the University of Findlay basketball teams, and hosting other sports shows for WFIN and WBCO. Scott is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a native of Circleville, Ohio. Contact Scott at sjennings@rcrg.net with tips and comments.

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