MANSFIELD — Donna Calderhead couldn’t have asked for a better retirement gift. After 26 years in education, Calderhead is retiring as the art teacher at Malabar Intermediate School. Her last day of class is Tuesday. She spent Friday night in an airplane, soaring over the city of Mansfield with a front row seat as the soldiers […]
Katie Ellington Serrao
Staff reporter at Richland Source since 2019. I focus on education, housing and features. Clear Fork alumna. Always looking for a chance to practice my Spanish. Got a tip? Email me at katie@richlandsource.com.
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State denies tax credit for affordable senior housing at Ocie Hill, OKs Third Street project
Efforts to build affordable housing for seniors at the site of the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center hit a roadblock this week.
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Land bank to pursue scattered site development contracts with Columbus-based Woda Cooper
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank board will likely vote next week on a tentative sales agreement to sell more than 70 residential lots across Mansfield to a Columbus-based affordable housing developer. The agreement would grant Woda Cooper Companies the exclusive right to purchase up to 76 parcels to build single-family homes and duplexes […]
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Shel-BEE festival offers fun for all ages this Saturday
SHELBY — The second annual Shel-BEE Festival will buzz into action Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Black Fork Commons. The event is hosted by The Shelby Downtown Business Team and The Richland Area Beekeepers. The event will include a silent auction, craft and food vendors, bounce houses, face painting, live music, a honey judging […]
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Madison Middle School named Purple Star school
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Military-connected children often face unique challenges. They may move frequently or experience the deployment of a parent. These situations can impact their education and emotional wellbeing. Madison Middle School was recently recognized for its efforts to support those students with a Purple Star Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Schools […]
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Clear Fork High School graduates 132 students in Class of 2026
The newest batch of Clear Fork High School alumni began their next chapter Sunday afternoon.
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Shelby councilman resigned from Mansfield City Schools ‘under threat of termination or non-renewal’
Nathan Martin submitted his “voluntary irrevocable” resignation “for personal reasons” on April 24, according to files obtained by Richland Source.
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Plymouth High School commencement honors class of 2026
PLYMOUTH — A gymnasium full of family, friends and community members gathered to celebrate the Plymouth High School class of 2026 Saturday night. This year’s graduating class included 56 students, who earned a collective $169,350 in scholarships for the next step in their journey. A dozen of those students graduated with honors. Five class members […]
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Mansfield Senior celebrates class of 2026
MANSFIELD — As the final notes of pomp and circumstance faded, the beat of feet stomping on the bleachers filled Pete Henry gymnasium with a sound like thunder. Principal Kris Beasley stood at the podium, arms waving upward, urging the crowd to continue cheering. “Who’s ready to celebrate these kids?” Mansfield Senior High School gained 169 […]
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Rain or shine: Lexington Farmers Market kicks off its inaugural season
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Farmers Market got off to a soggy start Wednesday afternoon, but vendors said they were pleased with the turnout in spite of the rain. “It feels great to be here and great to finally have a market in Lexington,” said Caitlin Duncan, the owner of Wild Acre and the market’s co-founder. […]