MANSFIELD — Incomparable. Awe-inspiring. A memory that will last a lifetime. On April 8, north central Ohio will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. The last time that happened was 1806 — just three years after Ohio became a state. For many area residents, this will be our first (and possibly our […]
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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Volunteers launch fundraiser for new kennels at Richland County Dog Shelter
MANSFIELD — Imagine sleeping on a cold cement floor without so much as a blanket. That’s the reality for dogs like Edgar. The caramel-colored pit bull terrier arrived at the Richland County Dog Shelter in December. Volunteers at the Richland County Dog Shelter have launched a fundraiser to replace several run-down kennels, including the one […]
Posted inCommunity Development
NECIC celebrates year of progress during annual meeting
MANSFIELD — Last year came with its twists and turns, but the staff and board of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative still had plenty to celebrate during the organization’s annual meeting Wednesday night. During a Broadway-themed event at the Renaissance Theatre, leaders from the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) reflected on the challenges […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Ask a scientist: OSU’s Adrienne Hopson talks citizen science and the solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — Dr. Adrienne Hopson teaches biology for a living. But when she’s off the clock, you might just find her teaching a different type of science. Hopson is a biology professor at the Ohio State University’s Mansfield campus. In her spare time, she volunteers for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a solar […]
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Bellville mayor has no plans to step down, despite council’s request for her resignation
BELLVILLE — Mayor Teri Brenkus said she has no intention of stepping down, despite a recent request from council. Bellville Village Council voted 6-0 last week to ask for the mayor’s resignation, citing concerns of “moral misconduct and appearance of impropriety.” Council also voted 6-0 to place village administrator Larry Weirich on paid administrative leave […]
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Culture Blind: Effie James pens book on healing divided communities
MANSFIELD — Effie James Jr. wants us to get back to a place where we can respectfully disagree. Like many Americans, the Mansfield man has watched the country appear to become more and more divided in recent years. These observations prompted the local educator, business owner, playwright and Richland Source columnist to pen his first book, […]
Posted inSolutions
From Marshfield to Mansfield: How a renter education course could lower barriers to housing
WOOD COUNTY, Wisc. — Brittney Brock’s favorite thing about her home is the neighborhood. Her street is quiet and safe. Her sons can play freely in the yard. That’s not something she takes for granted. “I have a pretty nasty charge that makes people a little more reluctant to rent to me,” she said. Brock moved […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Mansfield St. Peter’s Easter bake sale set for March 26 & 27
MANSFIELD – The smell of fresh-baked bread wafted through the basement of St. Peter Parish on Monday afternoon. Everything at the annual parish bake sale is made from scratch and volunteers spend nearly a month preparing. The parish at 60 S. Mulberry St. will host its annual Easter Bake Sale on Tuesday from 7 a.m. […]
Posted inEducation
Mansfield Youth & Govt. pitches legislation at the Statehouse
MANSFIELD — Every time a customer tries to check out tobacco or alcohol products, cashier Ja’Niyah Davis has to track down a supervisor. Davis, 16, works at Kroger. She’s experienced first-hand the inconvenience this causes both her and her check-out customers, especially if her supervisor happens to be busy. So, she wrote a bill to change […]
Posted inOpen Source
Explainer: What is a mandated reporter?
MANSFIELD — One in seven children are abused or neglected at some point in their lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Anyone who believes a child may be in danger of abuse or neglect can report their concerns to local law enforcement or children’s services agency. But some people are mandated […]