MANSFIELD — Justin and Misty Grove stood in the shadow of the carrousel. The smell of hot dogs wafted from a grill towards the dozens of people waiting in line. The Grove’s 3- and 4-year-old daughters stood between them, wearing matching pink dresses and strappy white sandals. One proudly showed off the bag of candy she […]
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.
Posted inCrawford Source
Dennis & Alice Teynor chosen Crawford County Outstanding Sr. Citizens
BUCYRUS — For Dennis and Alice Teynor, giving back to their community is about more than a fuzzy feeling. It’s simply a way of life. “We don’t do it for recognition at all, we do it because we love our community,” Alice said. “It needs done. Someone has to step up and do it.” “Besides, neither […]
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source: What youth mentoring programs are available in Richland County?
Editor’s Note: This story idea was suggested by a reader. Do you have a question you’d like our reporters to answer? Submit it here. MANSFIELD — Did you know you can make a positive impact on a child’s future with just four hours a month? Research has shown that children benefit from the consistent presence of […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Danuloff honored as Richland County’s Outstanding Sr. Citizen
MANSFIELD — William “Bill” Danuloff has a hard time saying no when someone asks for help. For him, saying yes whenever you can is simply the right thing to do. “It’s been my belief, not just as a senior citizen, but when I was younger, that we should always do what we can to help other […]
Posted inEducation
Clear Fork BOE accepting applications for vacant seat
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Valley Local School District Board of Education seeks applicants to fill an unexpired term of a board member which becomes vacant on August 31, 2023. The board will begin interviewing candidates soon and must name a replacement within 30 days of the vacancy occurring. The newly appointed board member will […]
Posted inNews
Bellville couple’s departure leaves vacancy on council, school board
Update: The Clear Fork Valley Local School District Board of Education has changed the date of its next regular meeting. That meeting will now be held Sept. 20 at 6:30 at the high school library media center. Those interested in serving on the Clear Fork Valley Board of Education should contact the district treasurer’s office […]
Posted inAffordable Housing, Housing
Who’s working on affordable housing in Mansfield?
Editor’s Note: This is the conclusion of a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Click here for part one, here for part two, here for part three and here for part four. MANSFIELD — The new triplexes on the corner of Fourth […]
Posted inAffordable Housing
Can rental registries lead to better code enforcement?
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Be sure to check out parts one, two and three. MANSFIELD — Nicole Davis lived in her last apartment for less than a year, but the property […]
Posted inAffordable Housing, Housing
How housing authorities can spur development for those in need
Editor’s Note: This article is the third in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Click here for part one and here for part two. MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship is all too familiar with the struggle low-income residents face when searching […]
Posted inAffordable Housing
Right to Counsel: How Cleveland levels the playing field for low-income tenants
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. To read part one, click here. CLEVELAND — Both landlords and tenants have rights and responsibilities under Ohio law. Mansfield attorney Robert Goldberger believes more people […]