Save a buck for information

The Personal Finance section of the paper copy of today's Dayton Daily News reports the following:

"How do you find a telephone number for a government agency based in Columbus or elsewhere in the state? Such as [the] Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles?

"Ask your telephone service's 'Information, Please' and the answer fee can be $1 or more.

"If the Ohio department or agency is not listed in the telephone directory's white pages under 'State Government,' dial 285-6600.

"That number connects [you with] 'Dial direct to all departments.' Operators then connect you toll-free to the state agency you want to ask information."