Editor’s Note: This is part three of a three part series exploring common questions about the Richland County Land Bank. Part one published Monday. Part two published Tuesday. MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank has spent more than a decade converting depressed, abandoned properties into blank slates. The agency has overseen the demolitions of hundreds […]
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.
Posted inHousing
Land bank to consider grant proposal for housing at former YMCA
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank will hear a proposal Wednesday to build 14 affordable housing units at 455 Park Ave. West. The land bank owns the property, once home to the old Mansfield YMCA. Joseph Recchie of Community Building Partners will present his vision for a new development consisting of six townhouses and eight […]
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source: How is the land bank funded?
Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three part series exploring common questions about the Richland County Land Bank. Part one published Monday. Part three will publish Wednesday. MANSFIELD — As a kid, Amy Hamrick’s father taught her how to operate any piece of heavy machinery she was capable of turning on. “She’s probably the […]
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source: What is the Richland County Land Bank?
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a three part series exploring common questions about the Richland County Land Bank. Part two will publish Tuesday. Part three will publish Wednesday. MANSFIELD — For years, a poster hung on the wall of the Richland County Land Bank’s office that posed two key questions: If not us, […]
Posted inBusiness
Scotty’s Pizza serves up pan pizza with a twist
MANSFIELD — Scott Granneman loves pizza so much he could eat it for breakfast — and he has on many occasions. Granneman opened his first pizza shop in his early 20s. He built and sold a regional empire. Then he walked away for a while, moved across the country and became a limo driver in Las […]
Posted inEducation
Madison recognizes Holly North, Stacy Foote with Ram Pride Award
MADISON — Madison Local Schools recognized two staff members with Ram Pride awards at its December board meeting. Holly North, a business career tech instructor, has worked in the district since 1994. Jacob Grove, Madison’s career tech director, described North as a passionate mentor who helped students reach their full potential, including at career tech competitions. […]
Posted inEducation
Tim Wigton steps down after 8 years on Madison school board
MADISON TOWNSHIP — After 50 years in education, Tim Wigton is ready for a break. “It’s been awesome, but I’m ready to hang it up and do what I’d like to do for a while,” said Wigton, a retired educator and member of the Madison Local Schools board of education. Wigton joined the school board eight […]
Posted inLife and Culture
VFW Post 9943 leader William Myers lauded for community service
MANSFIELD — William Myers’ dedication to serving soldiers didn’t end when he retired from the military. As commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9943, Myers has regularly partnered with the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging to better support veterans throughout Richland County. Through his leadership and the Post’s contributions of $80,000 since […]
Posted inCommunity Development
Bissman building, warehouse sell for combined $346k
MANSFIELD — Two historic buildings in downtown Mansfield will soon be under new ownership. The historic Bissman building and its adjoining warehouse sold for a combined $346,100 during an online auction Saturday. Auctioneer Shad Remaley confirmed the two lots were purchased by the same bidder, but declined to name the buyer. The iconic four-story building, located […]
Posted inNews
Mansfield Shriner Philip DeVoe honored for advocacy work
MANSFIELD — Philip DeVoe has dedicated his golden years to taking care of other seniors. The Mansfield man has made it his mission to help those in need by collecting, cleaning and redistributing donated medical equipment and supplies, all at no cost to the recipient. Over the last four or five years, he’s helped hundreds of […]