MANSFIELD — It was a big week for 16-year-old Jack Stephens. His Hampshire hog, Louie, earned the title of grand champion at the Richland County Fair. Louie brought home the bacon at Saturday’s livestock sale, setting a fair record of $6,500. “It was a big moment because I’ve been doing it for all this time, so […]
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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Lexington to add permanent pickleball courts at Bicentennial Park
LEXINGTON — Lexington will soon be the latest municipality to boast pickleball courts in its parks. Village council voted to approve a $145,000 contract with SportScape Builders of Marysville during a meeting Monday night. SportScape will redo the existing basketball and tennis courts at Bicentennial Park, replacing them with a new basketball court and three new […]
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Williams, Cook take top honors in goat showmanship
MANSFIELD — More than 200 Richland County students showed goats at this year’s Richland County Fair, but only a fraction of them competed in the showmanship competition. Kids as young as eight led their goats through the arena, demonstrating their control of the animal and ability to highlight its best features. “You want your goat […]
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Sluss Realty helps ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Mansfield City Schools
MANSFIELD — Eric Bascom has transported students to and from school for 12 years. A bus driver for Mansfield City Schools, he’s seen first-hand the need some students and their families face. “Some places you go downtown, you really feel sorry for some people,” said Bascom, sitting in the driver’s seat of Bus #18. School won’t […]
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Alta Greenhouse celebrates 100 years in business
MANSFIELD — Josh Maurer said diversity has been the key to Alta Florist and Greenhouse’s success. While similar businesses have shut their doors, Alta marked its 100th anniversary this year. “We’ve got not just plants, we’ve got our gift shop, we’ve got our floral department. We pride ourselves on diversity,” Maurer said. Alta Florist & […]
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Local LGBTQ youth craft ‘Quilt of Strength’
MANSFIELD — Evie Andree didn’t enjoy embroidery the first time they tried it. “I almost gave up, but I didn’t,” said Andree, who identifies as nonbinary. “It ended up being very therapeutic. I get overwhelmed a lot, so the embroidering helped me stay calm.” Andree was one of several local high school students who worked […]
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Clear Fork High School drops electives amid schedule reshuffle
BELLVILLE — Emily Marquette is supposed to be on summer vacation. Instead, the guidance counselor at Clear Fork High School is back at her desk, rearranging the master schedule she completed at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Class schedules are in flux after Clear Fork’s board of education voted not to replace four teachers […]
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Shelby artist lands solo show in Toledo gallery
SHELBY — Samantha Schneider’s paintings are filled with cotton candy skies, but darker emotions lurk beneath. The Shelby-based artist explores themes of depression, heartbreak and the disillusionment of growing up in her latest series. “Betwixt” will be featured in a solo gallery show at the River House Arts gallery in Toledo next month. “This show is an […]
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Red Ball Jets to headline Final Friday concert
MANSFIELD — July’s Final Friday concert will feature three local bands and a continuous lineup of light rock and pop hits. Mansfield duo Kim & Dougie will kick off the show at 5:30 p.m. Jamie Thompson, chief development officer for Downtown Mansfield Inc., said the group is known for its mix of pop songs and […]
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Planning commission sets hearing on West Park Shopping Center demolition
MANSFIELD — John Spon wants to make sure everyone is on the same page. That’s why, as Mansfield’s law director, he recommended the city’s planning commission set a final hearing on the status of the West Park Shopping Center on Aug. 8. Members of the planning commission voted 7-0 to set the hearing during a […]