MANSFIELD — A voucher for federally-funded housing assistance isn’t worth much if you can’t find a place to rent. That’s a real-world struggle for local residents carrying a voucher from the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority. “There are not a lot of units out there,” said Steve Andrews, executive director of the MMHA. “We have 130 […]
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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Shelby student leaders teach earth stewardship by example
SHELBY — A group of Shelby middle school students are proving you’re never too young to be an advocate for the earth. The Shelby Eco-Whippets are an afterschool club that promotes environmentally-friendly habits throughout their school. The group of about 25 kids reads books about earth stewardship to younger students, creates educational posters to display […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: How 2 brothers took a family business & made it their own
MANSFIELD — Chaz Schroeder didn’t plan to take over the family business, but in the end, he’s glad it’s the path he took. When he was younger, Schroeder considered a career as a wildlife officer, then thought about becoming an FBI agent. After graduating from Ohio Northern University with a business degree, he came […]
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Cup of Art to bring live music, poetry and art downtown this weekend
MANSFIELD — Braxton Daniels, Luke Beekman and Diane Googins want to make Mansfield a place that celebrates fine art. With that in mind, the group of local artists and entrepreneurs is hosting “Cup of Art” on Friday night and Saturday at 3rd Cup Tea and Galería Ekkles. The event will feature live music, original poetry readings […]
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Passing the torch: How to maximize your business succession plan
MANSFIELD — Jake Penwell spent more time at the funeral home than the average teenager. The Shelby native was just 14 years old when he got a part-time job at Turner Funeral Home. After school, his parents would drop him off or his employers would pick him up. By the time he could drive himself […]
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Mansfield Urban Summer Jam brings Labor Day festivities back to John’s Park
MANSFIELD — Kye Bowman wants to bring a sense of community pride back to Johns Park. “This area it definitely has its reputation, but this is part of my home,” said Bowman, a podcaster and Mansfield native. “I love coming up here and I feel like it’s definitely underestimated. I definitely feel like it’s misunderstood.” Bowman […]
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MMHA Section 8 waitlist will reopen Oct. 28 to 31
MANSFIELD — The agency responsible for administering federal housing assistance vouchers in Richland County is about to reopen its waitlist. The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority will open its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waitlist on Oct. 28 at 7 a.m. and close it again on Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. Applications can be completed online via […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Apprenticeships train workers for the future and fill job vacancies now
MANSFIELD — Luke Barnett likes tool and die machining for the same reason he enjoyed jigsaw puzzles as a boy. “I saw that as a challenge. I look at this the same way,” said Barnett, a graduate of Buckeye Central High School and Pioneer Career and Technology Center. “Every little piece has a place where it […]
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Welcome Home Festival brings live worship to The Brickyard
MANSFIELD — Damien Beauford is passionate about bringing people together and promoting healing in the community. So when he saw how the Final Friday concert series galvanizes downtown, he got inspired. “Final Friday happens down here and it’s awesome,” Beauford said. “(I thought) ‘How can we do something down here and reach people with the […]
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Fredericktown edges Highland in offensive shootout
SPARTA — Fredericktown earned a see-saw non-conference win on Friday night at Highland with a 30-28 nailbiter. Freddies’ QB Blake Sipes ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more, 4 yards and 22 yards, both to Gavin Toombs. Elijah Roush contributed an interception and added two TD runs of 19 and 5 yards. Scots’ […]