BELLVILLE — It’s not every day you see a llama in a church gymnasium. But the weekend of Experience Bethlehem is anything but ordinary for the parishioners at Clear Fork Alliance. One weekend a year, members and friends of the Bellville church host Experience Bethlehem, an immersive tour that helps visitors imagine what life might […]
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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Lucas reinstates high school wrestling
LUCAS — Colby Crawford almost missed his final year of wrestling. A senior at Lucas High School, Crawford stepped back during the pandemic to protect a vulnerable family member. He returned to the mat last year and was ready to finish his high school career strong. Then, his senior season got canceled. “We really wanted […]
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Mansfield City wins districtwide honor for PBIS implementation
MANSFIELD — For some students, getting through the school day is a challenge. Suzanna Grubaugh has seen it first-hand. Grubaugh is a middle school teacher with Tyger Digital Academy, a hybrid learning option for students in Mansfield City Schools. She’s also a member of the district’s PBIS team. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is […]
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A Festive Farewell: Hagerman Brothers announce final year of Beal Road light display
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Dick and Jim Hagerman have turned on the lights for the last time. After six decades, the brothers are retiring their homemade Christmas display on the corner of Beal and Fleming Falls Roads. Since 1960, the Hagermans have brought holiday magic to the community and asked for nothing in return. Dick said he […]
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Lucas announces Dec. 4 meeting to reinstate wrestling
LUCAS — Lucas may have a varsity wrestling season after all. The Lucas Local Schools board of education will have a special meeting on Dec. 4 at 4 p.m., according to a newly-released agenda. On Nov. 21, the Lucas Local School board voted to cancel the 2023-2024 Lucas varsity wrestling season due to the lack […]
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Mansfield City updates policy on gang-related clothing, activity
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board addressed current events with a policy update at its most recent meeting. The board also voted 4-0 to approve an update to the district’s code of conduct and dress code. Board member Chris Elswick was absent from the meeting. The revisions prohibit students from wearing or displaying clothing, colors, […]
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Madison treasurer offers rosier financial forecast after school levy passes
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools will need to continue reducing expenditures, administrators said Wednesday. But the district is in a far better place financially than it was a month ago thanks to the narrow passage of a new operating levy. The Madison Local Schools board of education met in a special session on Wednesday […]
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Mansfield Schools deficit persists but gap is decreasing
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools Treasurer Tacy Courtright said the district’s finances are improving, in part due to the most recent biennial state budget. Courtright presented the district’s November five-year forecast during a meeting earlier this month. Public school treasurers are required by the state to submit two five-year forecasts a year. These forecasts provide an […]
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Here’s your guide to holiday activities in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Christmas season is upon us and with it, a cornucopia of festive activities throughout Richland County. Looking to make the next two months memorable? We’ve compiled a Yuletide list below: There’s something for everyone Snap a festive photo for free at Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library. The holiday photo backdrop […]
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Pioneer CTC to add welding, electrician labs with $6.6 million state grant
MANSFIELD — Pioneer Career and Technology Center will expand its welding program and add a new field of study thanks to a new $6.6 million grant. Pioneer was recently selected as a recipient of the state’s Career Technical Construction Program grant, which is designed to help expand career tech education and training facilities. Of the 59 […]