Richland County launches free car seat sensors and reminders to prevent hot car deaths. Call Richland Public Health to get your safety kit today.
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Locked & unloaded: safe storage could curb firearm deaths in children
MANSFIELD — Gerald Skrumbellos knows the toll firearms can have in the hands of children. A friend’s brother died from an accidental gunshot wound around age 13. So when he stopped by the hospital and was offered a free handgun lock box, he decided to take it. OhioHealth hospitals across the state have been distributing free […]
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Not just babysitters: A day in the life of a child care worker
Explore a day at Absolutely Loved Learning Center where childhood dreams are nurtured beyond babysitting.
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Investing in child care crucial to economic growth in north central Ohio
Investing in child care can boost economic growth in north central Ohio, address the workforce barrier and unlock potential. Learn more.
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It Takes A Village: A new series investigating child care gaps and community solutions
Explore how access to high-quality child care impacts our economy. Share your story in our community survey now!
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Local food pantry, gardening programs with state assistance offer inspiration for Shelby
Richland Public Health has helped increase access to fresh produce in several locations through the Creating Healthy Communities program.
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Community support vital for independent grocer to thrive in Shelby
Small -town grocers — especially in rural communities — struggle to stay open amid a food retail industry largely dominated by big box stores.
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Does Shelby need another grocery store? Residents share their thoughts
Nearly half of the Shelby respondents in a Richland Source survey said they shop most frequently for groceries in Ontario at Meijer.
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Former IGA closure leaves Shelby facing food access challenges
Laurel Grocery Company bought the Shelby IGA business from Gene and Olga Cornell in 2017, but decided to sell it six years later.
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GEAR UP program boosts college application, FAFSA rates at Mansfield Sr.
MANSFIELD — Nikia Fletcher has seen a mindset shift among students at Mansfield Senior High School. For years, school district staff have been encouraging students to think about their future. They’ve urged students early and often to think about the four ‘E’s — enrollment, employment, enlistment and entrepreneurship — and which might best fit their […]