YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- Ohio is going head-to-head with Michigan in a spirited challenge to see which state's residents search for the most unclaimed funds. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds wants to raise awareness, helping Ohioans discover existing unclaimed money.

Millions of dollars go unclaimed each year because residents are simply unaware of these funds. The challenge aims to educate and engage residents while crushing the state's longtime northern rival.

"It involves you telling your friends, your circle, all about unclaimed funds and making sure they've looked and claimed their money," said Susie Wagner, outreach supervisor for the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds.

To join the challenge, residents can go to unclaimedfunds.org and search their name or

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