MANSFIELD — Audio from a 911 call released by local authorities illuminates the chaos at the scene of a double homicide late Friday night. Mansfield Police are investigating the shooting, which led to the deaths of two teenagers. According to law enforcement, the incident took place at 11:40 p.m. in the area of 810 Ferndale […]
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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Mansfield housing authority pulling names from Section 8 waitlist
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (MMHA) has begun pulling names from its waitlist for the first time in almost 13 months. The waiting list remains closed, but MMHA executive director Steve Andrews said Section 8 voucher use has dropped enough to begin contacting people at the top of the list. “We still have […]
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Veteran-owned company gives Vietnam Purple Heart recipient, Mansfield Sr. product new roof
LUCAS — Every time Ed Namenyi drove past his neighbor’s home, he couldn’t help but notice the issues with the roof. Shingles were blowing off. Part of it was starting to sink in. “Nothing was being done about it,” said Namenyi, co-owner of EDN Roofing. Namenyi stopped in and began talking with the owner of the […]
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Clear Fork reinstates some high school electives after cuts
BELLVILLE — Brian Brown knows electives are often the classes students are most excited to take. That’s why the principal of Clear Fork High School was happy to report several were put back on the master schedule before the start of the school year. Some of the classes brought back for either fall or spring […]
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Three candidates seek two open seats on Mansfield City School board on Nov. 7
MANSFIELD — Two seats are up for grabs on the Mansfield City Schools board of education on Nov. 7. Board President Renda Cline and board member Sheryl Weber have terms expiring at the end of 2023, but neither seek another term. “I have spent 12 wonderful years serving the MCS district,” Cline said. Weber, wrapping up […]
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GALLERY: The Great Pumpkin Glow at Kingwood Center Gardens
Crowds braved the rain Saturday for The Great Pumpkin Glow at Kingwood Center Gardens. The event featured more than 900 pumpkins carved by members of the community.
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School Specialty donates $20k in supplies to Lexington schools
LEXINGTON — The gym at Lexington High School roared with thunderous applause and screams of delight. Varsity cheerleaders ruffled gleaming poms poms and led the student body in cheers. “L-E-X! L-E-X!” The end-of-the-week assembly wasn’t a typical pep rally. Students in grades PreK through 12 filed into the gym for a special surprise. Representatives from School […]
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GALLERY: Carving for Pumpkin Glow at Kingwood Center Gardens
MANSFIELD — Every year, community members are invited to help carve pumpkins for The Great Pumpkin Glow at Kingwood Center Gardens. The event features more than 900 illuminated jack-o-lanterns and other attractions like food trucks, scarecrows, live music and children’s activities. Pumpkins, stencils and tools were provided and entry was free for carvers on Wednesday. […]
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Fall festivities, trick-or-treat abound in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Calling every ghoul, goblin and aspiring Spider-Man: spooky season is back. Whether you’re going for a ghastly piece of garb or whimsical ensemble, we’ve got a list of trick-or-treat opportunities below. If you’re still looking for a costume idea, we’ve got your back. Google Trends’ Frightgeist analyzed the most popular Halloween costume searches […]
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Peace on My Block pairs at-risk Malabar students with mentors
MANSFIELD — Tom Hager knows you can’t have peace without patience and self-control. The principal at Malabar Intermediate School also knows these skills are a struggle for many youngsters. “Our students are very reactionary. They’re very impulsive. They don’t think and we need to change that culture,” he said. Malabar is piloting a new program […]