MANSFIELD — The canvas for Samantha Scheneider’s latest oil painting was so big it didn’t even fit upright in her basement. She spent weeks painting it sideways. Her hard work paid off Saturday, when the Shelby artist won Best in Crow for her larger-than-life oil painting Metanoia. Schneider said she completed the painting in about […]
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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Malabar alumni donate $3K to school during 50th class reunion
MANSFIELD — Robin McCollough-Bade wanted to do more than host a gatheringfor her classmates at Malabar. She wanted to give back. McCollough-Bade and her high school classmates Sandra Homer and Susan Smith presented a check for $3,373 to Malabar Intermediate Principal Tom Hager earlier this month. The women were part of an impromptu committee that […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Blue Rose Mission provides free home repairs for those in need
MANSFIELD — For Linda Frary, going to the doctor is an all-day affair. It starts with getting ready and into her wheelchair. With the help of her husband Richard, she navigates out the front door, down the ramp at the front of their home and into the car. Then there’s the long drive down to […]
Posted inFootball
Highland’s early lead stands up for win at Clear Fork
BELLVILLE — An early dose of momentum helped Highland to a 21-11 runaway past Clear Fork on Friday night in Bellville. The Scots jumped in front of the hosts 14-0 heading to the second quarter. The Colts put a field goal on the scoreboard for the only mark in the second period. Clear Fork closed […]
Posted inElections
Full-time department: Bellville-Jefferson Township Fire Department seeks new fire levy
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 […]
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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 […]