More than 70 Ohio pastors are urging state lawmakers to invest in pre-kindergarten education programs.
A national non-profit group called "Shepherding the Next Generation" is urging state lawmakers to increase funding for high-quality pre-kindergarten programs.
The group is made up of 70 evangelical pastors including Defiance pastor Rick Rufenacht.
"We hear a lot of comments about those who have been in our facility. They are ready to go and they are excelling when they get to public school."
Republican Senator Cliff Hite showed his support Monday by reading to pre-schoolers.
"We notice the more ready a student is, the more able they are to read at a faster level." Hite said. "And that's what we are working on at the state and federal level."
"Shepherding the Next Generation" released a new report Monday that showed children attending pre-k were more likely than non-participants to succeed in school, go to college, get married and be employed. They also had fewer babies born out-of-wedlock.
Community leaders hope this study.will spark change in the Statehouse and the White House.
Thursday, June 20 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-06-20 13:18:42 GMT
Authorities in Lenawee County are on the look out for Arionna Rae Gretsinger. Gretsinger, 23, is wanted for identity theft and steeling a financial transaction device. She then bought goods with the fake
Authorities in Lenawee County are on the look out for Arionna Rae Gretsinger. Gretsinger, 23, is wanted for identity theft and steeling a financial transaction device. She then bought goods with the fake identity.
Thursday, June 20 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-06-20 11:08:26 GMT
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:05 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:05:41 GMT
A driver is dead after a car crash in Williams County Wednesday night. The crash happened on U.S. 20 west of County Road 5. OHP says the driver was going westbound on U.S. 20 when the vehicle traveled
One person was killed in a crash in Williams County Wednesday night.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:28 GMT
Three young brothers who have been missing the more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and
Three young brothers who have been missing for more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.
Thursday, June 20 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-06-20 11:08:26 GMT
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:28 GMT
Three young brothers who have been missing the more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and
Three young brothers who have been missing for more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.
Thursday, June 20 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-06-20 13:18:42 GMT
Authorities in Lenawee County are on the look out for Arionna Rae Gretsinger. Gretsinger, 23, is wanted for identity theft and steeling a financial transaction device. She then bought goods with the fake
Authorities in Lenawee County are on the look out for Arionna Rae Gretsinger. Gretsinger, 23, is wanted for identity theft and steeling a financial transaction device. She then bought goods with the fake identity.
As the debate over government surveillance rages on, there's an assumption that young people will be the least concerned about privacy.
The new signs at youth baseball fields in this Chicago suburb are small, not much more than gentle reminders for parents, coaches and other adults in the stands. Still, the message is clear: Behave.
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:05 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:05:41 GMT
A driver is dead after a car crash in Williams County Wednesday night. The crash happened on U.S. 20 west of County Road 5. OHP says the driver was going westbound on U.S. 20 when the vehicle traveled
One person was killed in a crash in Williams County Wednesday night.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:44:14 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) - HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy. The cable channel, and managers Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders, say the
James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:35 GMT
Changes in technology are forcing Blissfield Manufacturing to close one plant and expand another. The company made the tough decision to shut down its Portland, Indiana plant as the owners work hard
Blissfield company announces it is closing a plant in Indiana and consolidating operations in its Blissfield headquarters adding 73 jobs.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:41 GMT
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
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