BUTLER — Dorothy Michalovich left the crowd laughing as she exited the stage. After accepting the Richland County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award, the 86-year-old rejected offers of assistance stepping off the platform. “I’m old, but not that old,” she said. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5) honored Michalovich and others during a […]
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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No horsing around: hard work pays off for equine exhibitors
MANSFIELD — Aubrey Timmons bounced out of the arena and towards the worn wood bleachers, grinning and holding up a ruffled blue ribbon. “Grandma, I did it!” she said. Her grandmother, Susan Timmons, smiled back and fist bumped the young competitor. This is the first year Aubrey, 9, and her older sister Hannah, 11, have shown […]
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Mansfield City BOE bans student cell phone use during class
MANSFIELD — Attention, Tyger parents: Don’t expect your student to text you back during math class, or any other class, this year. The Mansfield City Schools board of education voted Tuesday night to adopt a new policy cracking down on the use of cell phones during school hours. The policy prohibits students from using cell phones […]
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Mansfield Lahm Airport Day offers closer look at aviation past & present
MANSFIELD — Sue Horner sat at a picnic table and watched a black helicopter land on the other side of the chain link fence. Years ago, as a single mom, she brought her children to Mansfield Lahm Airport for a free show. “There used to be a parking lot here,” she said. “I didn’t have […]
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STRS acting director addresses educators in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Acting executive director Lynn Hoover stopped by the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library this week for a town hall with local educators. A 30-year employee of the agency, Hoover was chief financial officer when she was tapped to step in as executive director of the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in November. Hoover gave […]
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Mansfielder competes on Hulu’s reality fashion show, Dress My Tour
MANSFIELD — Todd Fisher has made a name for himself with sleek showstoppers and bold faux furs. The New York-based fashion designer has created looks for celebrities like Ariana Grande, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Lil Nas X, Thalia and Keke Palmer. But two decades ago, he was honing his eye for style in art class […]
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Mansfield native’s short stories collection explores the human side of addiction
MANSFIELD — Nick Rees Gardner wants to expand the narrative around addiction. Gardner is a writer, critic and teacher living in Washington, D.C. but his roots are here in Richland County. He graduated from Mansfield Christian School in 2007. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in English from The Ohio State University and a […]
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Mansfield Sr. High School to host Peace on My Block event
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior High School is adding some pizazz to its schedule pickup day. The Peace on My Block Back-to-School Celebration will take place Aug. 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Mansfield Senior High School. Students will have the chance to pick up their schedule and get more information on school clubs, athletics and […]
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Mansfield school board to approve deficit reduction plan July 30
MANSFIELD — The financial state of Mansfield City Schools has placed the district on the state government’s radar. According to a special meeting notice, the board will meet Tuesday, July 30 to vote on a written plan to eliminate its projected deficit. The meeting notice stated the board is required to submit a plan. State officials, […]
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Lexington officials christen new pickleball courts
LEXINGTON — The pickleball craze has arrived at Bicentennial Park. Village officials, including members of the park board, gathered for a brief ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate one of the newest upgrades to the Lexington parks system: three new pickleball courts and a basketball court. “I’ve gotten texts from people (saying) how happy they are […]