Good morning, Jackson County. Last year, over 55,000 Ohio households got a lifeline through the state's Summer Crisis Program — and starting July 1, that help is available again. If you or someone you know is struggling with electric bills or a broken AC unit this summer, Jackson-Vinton Community Action at 740-384-3722 is your first call. Meanwhile, on the national front, Bank of America is snapping up nearly 4,000 interns and new hires from campuses nationwide, Microsoft is reshuffling its workforce toward AI, and OPEC+ is nudging oil supplies higher.

Closer to home, the French 500 Flea Market on July 10 is shaping up to be a great excuse to get outside and dig for treasure. Fresh property listings are waiting in Real Estate, and be sure to pause for this week's In Remembrance.

House of Representatives passed a landmark housing affordability bill that softens the ban on institutional investors, moving the package closer to becoming law.

Trump Administration launched its flagship Trump Accounts cradle-to-adulthood investment program on July 4, just as the US celebrates its 250th anniversary.

OPEC+ agreed to clear another oil output increase for August, boosting global supply while easing geopolitical concerns keep prices near pre-conflict levels.

Microsoft reportedly preparing another round of layoffs affecting thousands in sales and Xbox as it continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence development.

Bank of America announced plans to hire nearly 4,000 summer interns and full-time recruits from over 500 colleges and universities across the nation this summer.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."

— 1 Corinthians 13:4

This beautiful verse reminds us that genuine love is about being patient, kind, and humble, and it's a wonderful guideline for how we can show up for the people in our lives. By embracing these qualities, we can create a more loving and supportive community around us.