JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Voters in the Bellville-Jefferson Township Fire Department district will will decide the fate of an increased fire levy in November. Township trustees voted to put a replacement levy on the ballot, asking voters to swap out a 2-mill levy for a 6-mill levy for the fire department and emergency management services. “After much […]
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 council, charter amendments on Nov. 7 ballot
LEXINGTON — Four candidates are running for three seats on Lexington Village Council. At least two of those candidates will be new to Lexington’s legislative body. Councilman Wynn Kearns is running to retain his seat; appointee Zachary Alleshouse is not. Current council president Robert “Bob” Jarvis is leaving council and is running unopposed for mayor […]
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Lucas building bond issue, school board races on Nov. 7 ballot
LUCAS — Supporters of a new building bond issue for Lucas Local Schools hope the third time’s the charm. School district residents will vote on a 10-mill, 37-year bond issue Nov. 7. If approved, the issue will raise approximately $29.6 million to construct a new K-12 facility for the district’s 406 students. The bond issue […]
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Remember My Name: The Domestic Violence Shelter commemorates Awareness Month
MANSFIELD — Little black picture frames sat on each table, nestled among the centerpieces and goblets of ice water. Each one showcased a purple banner with the words ‘Remember My Name.’ Below it, printed in capital letters, was the name of a woman who lost her life to domestic violence in Richland County. At least 21 […]
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Butler voters will select mayor, council members on Nov. 7
BUTLER — Two familiar faces are on the ballot for mayor of Butler. Mayor Wesley Dingus is running to retain his seat. Former mayor Joseph Stallard seeks to regain it. Voters will also select two council members from a pool of three candidates — Joshua Haring, Tina Johnson and Eric Thran. The mayor of Butler is […]
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Dumplings Mean Family: Malabar students meet author Jennifer Shaw
MANSFIELD — Jennifer Shaw stood on the stage at Malabar Intermediate School, clicking through the slides with a remote control. Images popped up on the screen of a cheerful cartoon family, happily preparing traditional Chinese dumplings. Shaw is a speaker, author and singer songwriter based in the Columbus area. She visited Malabar last week to […]
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Open Source: Who paid for the new Arlin Field scoreboard?
MANSFIELD — Tyger fans have likely noticed a facelift at Arlin Field. The Mansfield City Schools football stadium recently got a new digital scoreboard. A reader recently ask how the scoreboard was paid for, so we reached out to Mansfield City Schools Treasurer Tacy Courtright for the answer. Courtright said leftover dollars from the high […]
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Catalyst partners with Mansfield PD to revive mobile crisis teams
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police Capt. Chad Brubaker says law enforcement officers typically have three options when responding to a call about someone experiencing a mental health crisis. If the person has violated the law, police can arrest them. If a person poses a threat to themselves or others, police can take them to a local […]
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Madison Schools has 7.5 mill operating levy on Nov. ballot
MADISON TWP — Voters in the Madison Local School District will see a slightly different operating levy on the ballot Nov. 7. After residents voted down an 8-mill continuing levy in May, the district’s board of education adjusted its proposal, putting a 7.5 mill, 5-year levy up for consideration. If passed, the levy will generate approximately […]
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Seniors discuss emergency preparedness during Area Agency on Aging Panel
ONTARIO — Laughter erupted from more than 100 senior citizens, all gathered at circular tables at the Area Agency on Aging’s meeting room. Chief Adam Spellman had just finished telling the group of gray-haired guests about a free program available through the Springfield Township Fire Department. If a senior citizen wants to confirm their fire […]