ONTARIO — Those who knew Rachel Fagan described her as caring, funny and a fiercely devoted wife and mother of three. Since her unexpected passing Friday, the community has rallied around her family. Fagan passed away at home from a brain aneurysm, according to her obituary. She was 39. Fagan was a graduate of Lexington High […]
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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It’s a deal: Madison school board, union settle lengthy contract negotiations
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local School District and its teachers union have reached a consensus on a new three-year contract after a year of negotiations. The negotiated agreement was unanimously approved by the school board Monday and secured 90 percent approval from union membership Wednesday night. It will run through July 31, 2027 — three years […]
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Ontario Local Schools revives theater program
ONTARIO — Emma Henderson never needed help coming out of her shell. In fact, the junior at Ontario High School joked she was never in one. Getting involved in her school’s fledgling theater program helped her embrace that outlook. “I felt more like I could be who I was and have people enjoy that personality,” Henderson […]
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Mansfield City Schools changes meeting dates for April
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School next two regular board of education meetings will be on April 8 and 22. The board typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Raemelton Administration Building (856 W. Cook Road.) A district official said the change was due to spring break, […]
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Imposter scams: what you need to know
MANSFIELD — Fraud comes in many forms, from phony investment opportunities to fake sweepstakes and lotteries. One of the most commonly reported forms of fraud is imposter scams, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission. Imposter scams occur when a scammer pretends to be someone you trust — whether it be a business, government […]
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Funding the future: Mansfield, it’s time to get off the bench and into the game
Today concludes a five-part series called “Funding the Future,” which examines the financial picture of the Mansfield City Schools. To read the full series, click the links below: Monday: An overview of Mansfield City Schools’ recent financial history.Tuesday: How MCS found its way into — and out of — fiscal oversightWednesday: MCS enrollment declines, deficit-spending continuesThursday: […]
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North Central State Police Academy gets STAR Academy certification
SHELBY — Michael Napier, Brett Neuenschwander, Tony Grimwood and Jon Fletcher had something else in common before becoming became leaders in local law enforcement. They all trained at North Central State College’s Police Academy under Brad Copeland. Copeland has taught at the college since 2000. He’s been the commander since 2017. “I’ve taught in over 50 […]
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Here are five things you may not know about Mansfield City Schools’ finances
Today continues a five-part series called “Funding the Future,” which examines the financial picture of the Mansfield City Schools. Here’s what you can expect: Monday: An overview with the recent financial history in the district.Tuesday: How MCS found its way into — and out of — fiscal oversightWednesday: MCS enrollment declines, deficit-spending continuesThursday: Five things […]
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Metro housing board seeks state funds for affordable housing project
MANSFIELD — Steve Andrews said he’s still hopeful the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority can secure the funding it needs to move forward with a proposed affordable housing project in Mansfield. The MMHA, which serves all of Richland County, hit a bump in the road after the Ohio Housing Finance Agency withdrew $5.5 million in bond gap […]
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Funding the future: MCS enrollment declines as deficit-spending continues
Today continues a five-part series called “Funding the Future,” which examines the financial picture of the Mansfield City Schools. Here is how the series will unfold. Stories will publish each day at 10 a.m.: Monday: An overview with the recent financial history in the district.Tuesday: How MCS found its way into — and out of […]