Mansfield, OH – The 2025 Mid-Ohio ESC spelling bee season is off to an impressive start. The Richland County Bee took place on January 23, 2025. Forty-one students from ten districts competed to be crowned champion of the bee. The bee lasted over two hours until a champion and runner-up could be determined. Spelling took […]
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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GEAR UP: What happens when college readiness grant runs out?
MANSFIELD — The number of students applying for college and federal financial aid is on the rise since Mansfield Senior High Schiool launched its GEAR UP program. But federal funds to keep the program going will run out in a few more years. Mansfield City Schools’ Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) […]
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Richland County growth: Food. Solar. Spec buildings. Cannabis dispensaries.
ONTARIO — Fast food, renewable energy, a spec building and recreational cannabis dispensaries. Ongoing economic development takes many forms, according to Richland County mayors. Mayors from eight cities and villages gathered Wednesday to talk about the state of economic development, housing and more during a mayoral panel hosted by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic […]
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MMHA plans to break ground on affordable housing complex this summer
MANSFIELD — The timeline on a 120-unit affordable housing development in Mansfield will be pushed back another two months, but is still set to break ground in 2025. The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority will submit its final application to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency this spring, executive director Steve Andrews said Tuesday. Andrews told board members […]
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Malabar Intermediate to reopen Wednesday
MANSFIELD — Classes will resume at Malabar Intermediate School Wednesday after the building closed for a day due to “water issues.” Mansfield City Schools Supt. Stan Jefferson and facilities director Robert Booth said contractors were at the building Tuesday to correct a problem that allowed water to enter the building’s boiler room. According to Booth, […]
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Malabar Intermediate School cancels classes Tuesday due to a water issue
MANSFIELD — Malabar Intermediate School will be closed Tuesday due to a water issue. Classes and extracurricular activities at the school are cancelled. “Water is coming into the building near the boiler room,” Mansfield City Schools Supt. Stan Jefferson said Monday night. “We are addressing that issue right now.” Classes and after-school activities will be in […]
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Ask the expert: How to create an exercise routine that works
MANSFIELD — Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day? How do you decide which fitness apps and programs are reputable? We asked exercise physiologists to answer these questions and more. Below are their responses, lightly edited for clarity and length. How to set SMART goals Richland Source: In your opinion, what are some […]
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Clear Fork High School announces second quarter academic honors
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork High School has announced its academic honors for the second nine weeks of the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to all the students mentioned below. All A’s Seniors: Melodie Blubaugh, Noel Cline, Carter King, Emily Montgomery, Reina Rehberg, Peyton Salisbury, Kaybria Sims Juniors: Piper Black, Milee Carillon, Xander Cyphers, Kaiden Dettmer, Lucas Goodman, […]
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Crestview High School announces second quarter honor roll
ASHLAND — Crestview High School has released its list of honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to all the honorees on their hard work. Seniors All A’s Tabitha Adkins Tyler Aumend Elyse Belcher Ty Callahan Lily Cline Ethan Close Addison Cornell Mia Humrichouser Nadia Kingman Jeremy Leber Melani Lopez […]
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Mansfield-Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee returns Feb. 21
MANSFIELD — Linda Burrage may be the driving force behind the annual third grade spelling bee, but she insists it takes a village. “It is a community bee. Everybody is helping,” Burrage said. The ninth annual Mansfield-Richland County Third Grade Spelling Bee will take place Feb. 21 at Madison Middle School. Registration will begin at […]