MANSFIELD — Brady Hitchcock didn’t have time to think, so he leapt into action. “I was working as a water park manager (at Kalahari) and we had someone have a heart attack,” the 23-year-old recalled. “I was one of the first responders. I did CPR for like 20 minutes.” “I had the training and the training […]
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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East Knox principal chosen as next Clear Fork superintendent
BELLVILLE — Cody Reese is trading purple for green. The principal of East Knox Junior and Senior High School will be the next superintendent of Clear Fork Valley Local Schools. The Clear Fork school board voted 5-0 to hire Reese at Tuesday night’s meeting. His start date is Aug. 1. “Clear Fork has always been […]
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Peace on My Block Party: Donations, community partners sought for May event
Editor’s Note: Due to the weather forecast for later this week, the Peace on my Block committee has made the decision to reschedule the Community Fair. It will now take place next Thursday, May 29. Gates will open at 5:15. MANSFIELD — Tom Hager wants to show students that peace can be fun. That’s why the […]
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Shiloh resident wins new car in United Way ‘Win a Chevy Trax’ fundraiser
MANSFIELD — When April Fletcher saw her new car, the first thing she thought of was the crystal waters of the Caribbean. “She’s as blue as the ocean,” Fletcher whispered while stepping into the lobby of Graham Chevrolet. “We went to the Bahamas last year for the first time and she reminds me of the […]
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Land Bank’s agreement to purchase Main Street VOA property falls through
MANSFIELD — Richland County Land Bank plans to purchase and demolish a building on Mansfield’s Main Street won’t move forward — at least not right now. Last month, the Land Bank board voted to apply for $549,500 in funding from the Ohio Department of Development’s Brownfield Remediation Program to purchase, abate and tear down a […]
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Mansfield school union leader hopes to finalize RIFs by Easter
MANSFIELD — No one enjoys a reduction in force, but if there has to be one, getting through it quickly is the best case scenario. The Mansfield City School board voted Tuesday to approve the first resolution needed to enact a reduction in force ahead of the 2025-2026 school year. “What they did tonight was […]
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Clear Fork supt. search narrows to Richland, Ashland & Knox county candidates
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Valley Local School board will interview three finalists for the position of superintendent at a special meeting March 4. Alan Keesee, Cody Reese and Jonathan Burras are the three finalists being considered for the position. Clear Fork received 13 applicants for the position, posted last month through the Mid-Ohio Educational Service […]
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Shelby’s Sadie Buzard wins Richland County 3rd grade spelling bee
SHELBY — Victory was a five-letter word at this year’s Richland County Third Grade Spelling Bee. After several rounds, Sadie Buzard of Shelby Elementary School took the bee’s top prize by correctly spelling ‘navel.’ The ninth annual Mansfield-Richland County Third Grade Spelling Bee took place Feb. 21 at Madison Middle School. Bee organizer Linda Burrage estimated […]
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Ohio pulls $7.7 million in affordable housing funds for Turtle Creek project
MANSFIELD — A 120-unit affordable housing project on Mansfield’s southwest side has hit its biggest snag yet. The Ohio Housing Financing Agency is poised to withdraw $7.7 million in bond gap financing from the Turtle Creek extension project, which aims to construct additional apartments on James Avenue. OHFA awarded the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority $7.7 million […]
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Mansfield City Schools calls for 36-person reduction in force, slashing 14 administrative jobs
MANSFIELD — Teachers, staff and community members sat in stunned silence at Monday night’s Mansfield Board of Education meeting. After an hour-long, closed-door session, the Mansfield City Schools board voted 5-0 to approve a plan to cut $5.3 million from next year’s operating budget and submit it to the state. The board then voted to end […]