MANSFIELD — Before Eric Anderman entered the world of higher education, he spent a few years working as a middle and high school teacher. Anderman, now interim dean at Ohio State Mansfield, still remembers a conversation he had years ago with a high school senior. The student frequently came in early to talk to him […]
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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Housing authority flooded with emergency housing payments applications
MANSFIELD — Steve Andrews knows there is a need for emergency housing assistance in Mansfield. But when the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (MMHA) received funds for an emergency aid program, even he was surprised at how quickly applications arrived. The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (MMHA) recently received approximately $35,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds […]
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OHSAA fines Mansfield Sr. $10k for ‘administrative error’
MANSFIELD — The Ohio High School Athletic Association fined Mansfield Senior High School $10,000 in October, just 10 days after athletic director Kevin Porter was placed on paid administrative leave. Mansfield Senior incurred the fine after an ineligible high school athlete was permitted to compete in multiple, regular-season football games. Both the school district and the […]
Posted inArea History
Adena burial mound found north of Ontario soccer field
ONTARIO — Lisa Secrist’s fourth grade students held out their arms for balance and climbed up the mound one by one. Their giddy chatter echoed off the surrounding trees. The slightly muddy surface was covered with brush, sticks and autumn leaves, just like the rest of the woods. At first glance, the mound blended right […]
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Open Source: Does the Area Agency on Aging pay for pest mitigation?
Editor’s Note: This story was inspired by a reader question. The reader expressed concern for her next-door neighbor, an elderly renter. Our reader asked to remain anonymous, but we’ve included an excerpt from her question below. MANSFIELD — Inadequate housing is an issue that impacts people of every age, including the elderly. There are multiple […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Experience Bethlehem: Bellville church celebrates Christmas with replica village
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 […]
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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 […]