LEXINGTON — The flags at Lexington Local Schools are flying at half mast this week in honor of Robert “Bob” Whitney. Whitney died on Monday afternoon at age 88. He had served on the Lexington Local Schools board of education for almost 60 years, making him the longest-tenured school board member in the state. He spent […]
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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Here’s Richland Source’s biggest education stories of 2023
MANSFIELD — Three years ago, I asked my boss if I could switch beats. I started my tenure at Richland Source as the business reporter. I got to tell a lot of great stories and meet passionate entrepreneurs from across the county. It was a great gig. But when the role of education reporter opened […]
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A conversation with Bob Jarvis, the next mayor of Lexington
LEXINGTON — Robert “Bob” Jarvis starts every day with a 3.25-mile walk. It’s a habit he plans to stick to even after assuming a new set of responsibilities as the next mayor of Lexington. Jarvis, a 17-year member of Lexington Village Council, ran unopposed in November’s mayoral election. His four-year term begins Jan. 1, 2024. […]
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Mansfield City Supt. honors outgoing board members
MANSFIELD — During a TED Talk she delivered in 2013, the late Rita Pierson encouraged viewers to step up and be a champion for a child. “Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understand the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly […]
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Open Source: What does Mansfield do with the fall leaf collections?
MANSFIELD — Last year, the City of Mansfield collected approximately 5,249 cubic yards of leaves. That’s enough to cover an entire football field almost three feet deep. So what happens to all those leaves? According to Steve Lump, a supervisor in the city street department, the leaves get composted at a city facility on Park […]
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Student mural adorns check-in desk at Madison High School
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Olivia Kiley’s latest art class assignment is a festive display of school spirit. Kiley, a junior at Madison Comprehensive High School, recently painted a holiday mural on one of the large glass panels of the secretary’s station. The piece depicts three high school administrators, along with characters from Disney’s Frozen franchise, enjoying the […]
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Family of Damon Mauk establishes memorial scholarship fund
LUCAS — School wasn’t always easy for Damon Mauk. As a young child, he was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and put on a specialized education plan. But Mauk knew he was much more than a diagnosis or a label. Through hard work and discipline, he graduated with honors from Pioneer Career & Technology […]
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Here’s what you’ll see on 2024 Richland County primary ballots
The Richland County Board of Elections certified its list of candidates and issues for the upcoming primary election.
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Mansfield City hires Judy Forney as interim treasurer
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools board of education voted Tuesday to cut ties with its treasurer and athletic director. The votes came quickly and unanimously, without questions or discussion. Neither outgoing treasurer Tacy Courtright nor athletic director Kevin Porter were present for the meeting. Porter, who was placed on paid administrative leave in October, will […]
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Lexington swears in new mayor, council members
LEXINGTON — Keith Bacin has been attending Lexington village council meetings for years. Soon, he’ll be on the other side of the table. Judge Brent Robinson of the Richland County Common Pleas Court swore in several Lexington area officials Wednesday night. Some, like Bacin and fellow village council member Aaron Hoptry, have never held public office. […]