SHELBY — Shelby City Schools saw a half-star increase on its Ohio School Report Card. Every fall, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce releases its Ohio School Report Cards for public schools, including traditional and community schools, career tech districts and dropout recovery programs. ODEW released its report cards for the 2024-2025 school year […]
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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Plymouth-Shiloh Schools retains 4 star rating on Ohio School Report Card
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District retained its overall rating of four stars on the newest round of Ohio School Report Cards. Every fall, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce releases its report cards for public schools, including traditional and community schools, career tech districts and dropout recovery programs. ODEW released its report […]
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Lucas Local Schools retains 4 star rating on Ohio School Report Card
LUCAS — Lucas Local Schools retained its overall rating of four stars when Ohio released its state report cards this week. Supt. Brad Herman said report card scores “are a direct reflection of the dedication and hard work of our staff, students, families, and the entire Lucas community.” “We are incredibly grateful for the support […]
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Clear Fork retains 3.5-star rating on Ohio School Report Card
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork Valley Local Schools retained its overall rating of 3.5 stars when Ohio’s school report car results were released this week. “There are areas where we are encouraged by our performance, as well as areas where we see room for growth,” said Supt. Cody Reese, who began his career in the district […]
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Crestview Local Schools retains 3.5 star rating on Ohio School Report Card
OLIVESBURG — Crestview Local Schools, which also spans into Ashland County, retained its overall rating of 3.5 stars, up from three stars two years ago when Ohio released its state report card results this week. “We are proud of the progress we’ve made, especially in literacy, and confident in the ability of our staff and […]
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Ontario Local Schools retains four star rating on Ohio School Report Cards
ONTARIO — Your child likely hasn’t gotten a grade card yet this fall — but their school has. Every fall, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce releases its Ohio School Report Cards for public schools, including traditional and community schools, career tech districts and dropout recovery programs. ODEW released its report cards for the […]
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Shoot for the stars: Mansfield Sr., career tech see boost on state report card
EDITOR’S NOTE: Richland Source will publish a countywide overview of Ohio School Report Card results later this week. MANSFIELD — When Principal Kris Beasley got the good news, he made no attempts to hide his excitement. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released its 2024-2025 school report cards Monday morning. Beasley, the principal of Mansfield […]
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Domestic violence shelter often at capacity, director says
MANSFIELD — The Domestic Violence Shelter in Richland County had 11 adults and 21 children staying in emergency shelter at the time of a nationwide county Wednesday morning. Executive Director Colleen Rice said the number was a bit lower than usual. The shelter’s 16 rooms are typically all occupied. The program recently added two rooms […]
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Buyers rally around local youth during Bellville Fair Livestock Auction
BELLVILLE — Most kids earn a pretty penny selling their livestock projects at the Bellville Street Fair. Cameron Lanker sold his 238-pound hog and walked away without a cent. A senior at Clear Fork High School, Lanker raised the fair’s “scholarship hog.” Proceeds from the $5,100 sale go back to the high school’s FFA chapter to […]
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Clear Fork senior Addison Johnson crowned Bellville Fair Queen
BELLVILLE — Addison Johnson is the youngest of six, but she blazed her own path Wednesday night at the Bellville Street Fair. Johnson, a first-time competitor, was crowned Bellville Fair Queen. The 17-year-old said none of her three older sisters ever vied for the crown. It was her friend and fellow contestant, Makenna Wuertz, who […]