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From sensory rooms to buddy systems: How churches are building inclusive spaces for people with disabilities

From sensory rooms to buddy systems: How churches are building inclusive spaces for people with disabilities

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Attending church used to feel out of reach for the Wenzel family. A simple Sunday morning always required being apart. Malorie Wenzel said one parent always had to stay home with their 9-year-old son Grady, who is autistic and nonverbal. Now, Malorie and her husband can sit by side in service…

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Mohican River Watershed is the epicenter of water quality improvement

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Mohican River continues to see downgraded water quality: Why?

Mohican River continues to see downgraded water quality: Why?

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Communities invest in child care as a way to support first responders

Communities invest in child care as a way to support first responders

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Serving those who serve us: How an Arizona child care center meets the needs of first responders

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Affordable Housing

This series looks at how Richland County can elevate the quality of its affordable housing stock. It is supported by Wayfinders Ohio.

Bucyrus organization to offer family recovery housing in 2025

Bucyrus organization to offer family recovery housing in 2025

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From Marshfield to Mansfield: How a renter education course could lower barriers to housing

From Marshfield to Mansfield: How a renter education course could lower barriers to housing

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Who’s working on affordable housing in Mansfield?

Who’s working on affordable housing in Mansfield?

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Ripple Effect

A four-part series examining Shelby’s flood mitigation history, as well as another Ohio city’s actions to combat recurring flooding.

‘Political champions’ aid Shelby, Toledo flood prevention actions

‘Political champions’ aid Shelby, Toledo flood prevention actions

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Shelby grassroots effort cleans 18 miles of Black Fork River

Shelby grassroots effort cleans 18 miles of Black Fork River

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A decade of debates: Shelby explores dry dams, files joint ditch petition

A decade of debates: Shelby explores dry dams, files joint ditch petition

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Shots Fired: Understanding Gun Violence in Mansfield

This series focuses on gun violence and possible ideas to address this issue in Mansfield.

Hope takes root in Mansfield youth amid gun violence epidemic

Hope takes root in Mansfield youth amid gun violence epidemic

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Fighting Together: A community strategy to end gun violence

Fighting Together: A community strategy to end gun violence

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Providing A Blueprint: Muskegon Heights, Mich. takes aim at gun violence

Providing A Blueprint: Muskegon Heights, Mich. takes aim at gun violence

by Curt Conrad October 14, 2023

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New Chapter Store provides returning citizens with a fresh start

New Chapter Store provides returning citizens with a fresh start

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From cubicles to cribs: Lima’s Mercy Tots child care center repurposes office space

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University child care centers: Where college students and kids learn together

University child care centers: Where college students and kids learn together

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Low cost, high reward: How employers can reduce child-care woes, boost retention

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Disabled veterans find freedom and community on the slopes

Disabled veterans find freedom and community on the slopes

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Learning by leading: High schoolers teach preschoolers at Heartland Technical Education Center

Learning by leading: High schoolers teach preschoolers at Heartland Technical Education Center

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Diaper banks aim to eliminate a surprising barrier to child care

Diaper banks aim to eliminate a surprising barrier to child care

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Breaking down barriers, one pedal at a time for individuals with disabilities

Breaking down barriers, one pedal at a time for individuals with disabilities

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The Sharing Shed: leave what you can, take what you need

The Sharing Shed: leave what you can, take what you need

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