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Enjoy The Richland County Fair & Rodeo Responsibly: Plan A Sober Ride!
As the sun rises on the golden plains, the anticipation builds for one of the most awaited events in Richland County - the Richland County Fair & Rodeo. A celebration of community spirit, tradition, and entertainment, the fair offers a delightful...
Make This Thanksgiving A Holiday To Remember
This Thanksgiving holiday, the Richland County DUI Task Force and Richland County Health Department is teaming up with U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the message that impaired...
Get Home Safe With Ride Token Program
The Richland County Injury Prevention & DUI Task Force and Sidney Shuttle is proud to continue the Ride Token Program this year for the 2021 Richland County Fair and Rodeo (RCF&R), thanks to past success and a generous community donating to the...
One Distraction Can Steal Your Reaction
Basically, "distracted driving" is a catch-all phrase for anything that diverts a driver's attention from safely operating the motor vehicle. Such distractions can include anything from eating and...
So Little Time, So Many Multi-Taskers
These days, people are bombarded with devices that can help accomplish more in less time. With people spending an average of about 75 minutes in their vehicles every day, unfortunately, other activities-from talking to the kids to eating dinner-...
Teal Pumpkin Project®
The Teal Pumpkin Project® is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. Putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep means you have non-food treats available, such as glow sticks or small toys. This simple act promotes...
One Text Or Call Could Wreck It All
With ever increasing demands on our personal and professional time in today’s busy society, learning to juggle multiple tasks at once is something we all face daily. As a result, a new traffic safety epidemic has emerged on America’s roadways...
Back To School Safe Driving Tips For Teens
Earning a driver's license is an exciting time in any teen's life. Soon, you'll be thinking about graduation, college, and careers. We at the Richland County Health Department Injury Prevention and...
"Get Up To Speed On Motorcycles"
In order to reduce motorcycle crashes and save more lives, Richland County Injury Prevention/ DUI Task Force and Richland County Health Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety...
Richland County Injury Prevention & DUI Task Force Warns Families About The Dangers Of Heatstroke
Outside of crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States. That’s why Richland County IP/DUI Task Force and Richland County Health Department is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Drive Sober This Independence Day, & Every Day
This Independence Day, the Richland County Injury Prevention & DUI Task Force, Richland County Health Department and NHTSA want to remind drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Unfortunately, the summertime merrymaking can create dangerous...
Participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project®
The Teal Pumpkin Project® is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. Putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep means you have non-food treats available, such as glow sticks or small toys. This simple act promotes...
Don't Let Halloween Night End In A Nightmare
Ghouls and goblins galore, Halloween is a night of celebration for people of all ages. Whether young trick-or-treaters, or adult partygoers, Halloween is a time for friends and family to enjoy candy, costumes, and a night of make believe. Save the...
Firework Safety
Whether you like to light a sparkler or two or plan the most eye-catching display in your neighborhood, here are a few quick tips to keep in mind before you start the show. Always have adult supervision and wear eye protection when lighting...
Distracted Driving
Basically, "distracted driving" is a catch-all phrase for anything that diverts a driver's attention from safely operating the motor vehicle. Such distractions can include anything from eating and...
One Text Or Call Could Wreck It All
With ever increasing demands on our personal and professional time in today’s busy society, learning to juggle multiple tasks at once is something we all face daily. As a result, a new traffic safety epidemic has emerged on America’s roadways...
So Little Time, So Many Multi-Taskers
These days, people are bombarded with devices that can help accomplish more in less time. With people spending an average of about one hour and 15 minutes in their vehicles every day, unfortunately, other activities- from talking to the kids to eatin...
2017 Ride Token Program a Success
In our effort to confront and reduce buzzed and impaired driving, Richland County Injury Prevention & DUI Task Force was able to continue the Ride Token Program this summer. This year’s Richland County Fair and Rodeo Token Project ran from August 2...
Tis The Season For Free Holiday Ride Tokens
The Richland County DUI Task Force is continuing our effort to confront and reduce buzzed and impaired driving in our county. The Holiday Token Project runs from December 23, 2016 to January 2, 2017. The free ride tokens are provided to local...
Tis The Season For Free Holiday Ride Tokens
The Richland County DUI Task Force is continuing our effort to confront and reduce buzzed and impaired driving in our county. The Holiday Token Project runs from December 23, 2016 to January 2, 2017. The free ride tokens are provided to local...
Tis The Season For Free Holiday Ride Tokens
The Richland County DUI Task Force is continuing our effort to confront and reduce buzzed and impaired driving in our county. The Holiday Token Project runs from December 23, 2016 to January 2, 2017. The free ride tokens are provided to local...
Tis The Season For Free Holiday Ride Tokens
The Richland County DUI Task Force is continuing our effort to confront and reduce buzzed and impaired driving in our county. The Holiday Token Project runs from December 23, 2016 to January 2, 2017. The free ride tokens are provided to local...
Token Project A Success In Reducing DUI's Over The Holiday Season!
As a continuing effort of the Richland County DUI Task Force to confront and reduce deadly drinking and driving, Free Ride Tokens with Sidney Shuttle were given to all Law Enforcement in Richland County as well as a few establishments that provide...