Madison Smith reads milestone and kindergarten prep story
Six year old Madison Smith finished her thousandth book before kindergarten as her mother Crystal reads up to ten books daily. Ohio State University research links daily reading from birth to 1.4 million more words heard by kindergarteners, fueling vocabulary growth. Madison starts at Fairless Elementary in three weeks as Stark County schools begin the new year.
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Tips to get your child reading PRESCHOOL through SECOND GRADE
Practical guidance for parents to foster reading in preschool to second grade. Encourages questions beyond yes or no, describing people and places, discussing stories, and imaginative play. Includes on the go reading, sign recognition, daily reading time, phonics, syllables, expression, sight words, and word sorting with source credits.
Medicaid enrollment in Ohio declines raise coverage doubts
Ohio Medicaid enrollment has fallen over 8 percent in two years, with more than 250,000 former beneficiaries potentially uninsured or moved to other coverage. The Ohio Office of Budget and Management notes 23 of 24 months show declines, mostly adults, with about 60,000 specifics unclear. Kaiser findings place Ohio fourth in national drops in 2018, prompting questions about the causes.
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Blended opens at Belden Village Mall with Laughing Girl Design
Rita Hritz, creator of LaughingGirlDesign.com, joins Blended as a vendor at Belden Village Mall. The new store blends local talent in a small business incubator model amid the shift from brick‑and‑mMortar retail to online shopping. The opening date is announced.
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It's Hall of Fame week end with live music spots on Thursday
Hall of Fame weekend brings a party vibe as Thursday's Ticket highlights venues offering live music. Read about performers, times, and where to catch the best sounds tonight.
DeWine Open to Using Controversial Method in Upcoming Execution
Gov. Mike DeWine shifts stance after February remark that Ohio would not execute under his watch if deemed cruel and unusual. A spokesman said he will consider the method in an upcoming execution. Ohio lawyers maintain the three-drug mix remains permissible despite a federal judge ruling.
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DeWine signs hemp bill set to regulate farming
Governor Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing hemp and shifting oversight to the Department of Agriculture which will create a licensing system for farmers to grow hemp. The development follows the requirement for a formal framework before cultivation begins.
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