Initial unemployment claims rise in state

Ohioans filed 5,463 initial unemployment claims for the week of Oct. 19-Oct. 25, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported Thursday. The claims were 936 more than the previous week.

Ohioans filed 40,392 continued unemployment claims last week, which was 309 fewer than the previous week. The total number of claims filed from Oct. 19-Oct. 25 was 45,855.

Ohio’s unemployment rate in August was 5%. The national unemployment rate in August was 4.3%. Ohio’s labor force participation rate in August was 62.5%. The national labor force participation rate in August was 62.3%.

JA program seeks classroom volunteers

Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio needs classroom volunteers to present its financial literacy, career-readiness and entrepreneurship programs.

Volunteers will present 45-minute activity-based lessons once per week, with flexible scheduling available.

Details of the program are as follows:

• The teacher remains in the classroom at all times.

• All materials are provided, including a step-by-step lesson plan book.

• Training is offered for all new volunteers.

• Previous teaching experience is not required.

For additional information, email kaylee.johnson@ja.org or call 330-539-5268, Ext. 102.

Kinberly-Clark posts third quarter results

Kimberly-Clark Corp. on Thursday reported third-quarter 2025 results driven by consumer demand, the introduction of new products and leveraging sustained productivity.

“The operating environment remains dynamic, but we continue to execute our strategy with discipline and excellence as we play to win,” said Kimberly-Clark Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu. “We once again delivered broad-based volume-plus-mix-led growth, even while volume has been somewhat challenged in the broader industry. We held global weighted share, reflecting the strength of our brands across geographies and the good-better-best ladder. We continued to follow through on our decisive actions to transform Kimberly-Clark into an industry-leading personal care company poised for long-term durable growth.”

Net sales of $4.2 billion were in line with prior year with organic sales growth of 2.5% offset by divestitures and business exits. Reported gross margin was 36%; adjusted gross margin was 36.8% down 170 basis points versus the prior year.

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Kimberly-Clark were $1.34; adjusted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark were $1.82, broadly in line with the prior year.

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