Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Feb. 23 to add information about a portable cell tower in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Richland County officials are expecting an influx of up to 250,000 visitors ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse. Richland County is along the event’s “path of totality” — making it a primary […]
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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Beulah Turks celebrates 102nd birthday
MANSFIELD — Beulah Turks is still cracking jokes at 102, but you have to lean in and listen. Turks celebrated her 102nd birthday on Wednesday at Liberty Nursing Home. After a staff member told her family was on the way, she said it didn’t matter one way or another — as long as she got […]
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Madison hosts blood drive in honor of London Hamilton
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Ten-year-old London Hamilton has had 64 blood transfusions in the last 14 months. In December 2022, London was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer that most commonly impacts children and young adults. Since then, the Madison South fourth grader has been fighting for her life with her family by her […]
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Ontario investigates mandatory reporting issues in sexting case
Teen in trouble? Help is available. If you or a teen you care about are experiencing a mental health issue, you are not alone. To learn about available mental health resources in your area, call 211 or click here. If you are having thoughts of suicide or need to talk, please contact the National Suicide […]
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Back to the classics: Eastview Elementary selects Beverly Cleary title for One School, One Book initiative
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Kathie Jansen stood on the stage of Eastview Elementary School, channeling her inner Oprah Winfrey. “You get a book, you get a book, everybody gets a book,” she said, pointing and gesturing at a crowd of cheering students. The announcement came at the end of Eastview’s third annual One School, One Book kickoff. […]
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Clear Fork students learn about taxes, auto maintenance in Skills Prep class
BELLVILLE — Tim Conklin popped the hood of his teacher’s car and pointed to a clear plastic receptacle. “This is our wiper fluid reservoir,” he said, flipping the cap open and miming the action of pouring in fluid. His classmate Reece Cook watched as Conklin pointed out various features under the hood, demonstrating how to […]
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Faith over fear: Shawna Layland on surviving an aortic dissection
GALION — Shawna Layland doesn’t try to cover up the scar that shoots down from her collarbone like a bolt of lightning. She wears it like a badge of honor. It’s a reminder of all that she’s survived and the ways she believes God brought her through. “This is my prop,” Layland said, gesturing to the […]
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Mansfield City planning a new Pre-K to 3rd grade building project
MANSFIELD — Supt. Stan Jefferson wants to see Mansfield City Schools grow. At a Tuesday night meeting, Jefferson told school board members the next step in that journey is a new building. The proposed facility would house preschool through 3rd grade students. “As we sit here today, we know that we are going to build […]
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Stoke Run: Skate and BMX haven reopens in Butler
BUTLER — Jude Studt had been practicing the back side big spin all day, inching closer and closer but never fully landing it. Stoke Run Action Sports Park held its first Grindhog’s Day skate contest Saturday. The best trick event had ended, but Studt kept grinding. When he finally succeeded, the gym erupted with cheers. “I […]
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Mansfield library hosts 34th annual Black History Celebration
MANSFIELD — Latricia Chatman took the long, thin handle of a black comb and pulled it up slowly towards her, separating a section of the wig’s hair. She took it in one hand, coaching a younger girl standing beside her to do the same. “First, you’re going to divide it into three sections,” she said. […]