In 2024, 58 percent of Ohio child care programs reported severe staffing shortages, according to Groundwork Ohio.
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Richland County Coroner’s Office forming ‘survivor loss team’
For most of the suicides the coroner’s office responds to, Ball said families are often reluctant to reach out for help.
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Grand jury: Mansfield man could face life in prison for alleged rape of juvenile
Stephen Stoneman, 32, was indicted in June by a Richland County grand jury on one count of rape and two counts of gross sexual imposition.
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Four candidates vie for two Franklin Township trustee seats
The two seats up for grabs on the Nov. 4 ballot each have a term length of four years, beginning Jan. 1, 2026 and expiring on Dec. 31, 2029.
Posted inLife and Culture
Boo on Broadway brings Halloween fun to downtown Plymouth
A classic autumn evening made for a night full of fun in Plymouth, including trunk-or-treat, food, music, games and children’s activities.
Posted inFootball
Shelby completes back-to-back undefeated regular seasons
Shelby added an outright MOAC title to its resume this season with a 37-6 win over Marion Harding on Friday.
Posted inEducation
Lexington celebrates senior football players, cheerleaders & band members
Lexington High School celebrated its senior football players, cheerleaders and band members prior to the start of Friday’s home game.
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Richland County commissioners award new public bank agreements
Commissioners awarded depository agreements to Civista Bank, Mechanics Bank, Park National Bank and Huntington Bank.
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Richland County commissioners approve $1.7 million in property tax relief
According to Richland County Auditor Pat Dropsey, 32,158 of the county’s roughly 73,000 parcels will be eligible for the credits.
Posted inElections
Two incumbents, two newcomers seek Weller Township trustee seats
Weller Township voters will decide between four candidates running for two township trustee seats when they cast their ballots in November.