MANSFIELD — Older adults often face unique mental health challenges. So when an opportunity arose to offer age-specific training for mental health professionals, several area entities jumped at the chance. Earlier this year, the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging developed a comprehensive training on working with older adults and delivered that training to […]
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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Dave Roberts wraps up 8 years on Lexington Local School board
Dave Roberts had his final meeting last week as a member of the Lexington Local Schools board of education.
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Diane Ramey inducted into Area Agency on Aging Hall of Fame
MANSFIELD — Diane Ramey earned a reputation for championing employee development, mentoring colleagues across the state and providing steady leadership during her three decades with the Area Agency on Aging. Ramey was recently inducted into the AAA5’s Hall of Fame. She worked for the agency for 31 years. “From her early days as a case manager […]
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Madison superintendent suggests name changes for South, Eastview schools
Madison’s elementary students may get a head start on summer break.
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Richland County Land Bank to apply for Shelby, Mansfield affordable housing grants
The Richland County Land Bank plans to apply for $2.5 million in state funds to build affordable housing in Mansfield and Shelby.
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Lexington school board sets sights on May income tax levy, OKs state deficit plan
LEXINGTON — Residents of Lexington Local School District will likely see an income tax levy on their ballots in May. The Lexington school board voted Wednesday to begin the process of putting an income tax before voters. District officials said the plan is to propose a 1.5-percent traditional income tax. The levy would generate $9.15 million […]
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Lexington board, teachers find middle ground in contract dispute
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Teachers Association has withdrawn a grievance against the district after reaching an agreement with the school board on teacher prep time, professional development days and health insurance. The teachers union filed a grievance against the district in September, after the board voted to implement a contract union members rejected. Wednesday night’s […]
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Gary Feagin finishes nine-year stint on Mansfield City Schools board
MANSFIELD — Gary Feagin is stepping down from the school board, but his passion for Mansfield City Schools isn’t going anywhere. “I won’t be on the board any more, but I will be continually supporting Mansfield City Schools,” Feagin said Tuesday during his final board meeting. “I bleed Tygers and I will continue to bleed […]
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New financial forecast the best in years for Mansfield City Schools
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board is sharing some good tidings of its own this holiday season. The board voted unanimously Tuesday night to send an optional financial update to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The board approved a new five-year forecast, reflecting several changes since the district’s last forecast submission. Those changes […]
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Mansfield School Board reschedules meeting, will discuss finances
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board will meet Tuesday for a regularly scheduled meeting after cancelling a meeting this week, according to board president Chris Elswick. The board previously called a meeting on Dec. 9 — a date not on the regular board meeting calendar on the district’s website. An initial notification provided to Richland Source […]