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 […]
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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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 […]
Posted inSolutions
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 […]
Posted inElections
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 […]
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Madison supt. predicts $4 million in cuts if November levy fails
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Drastic cuts are in store if a new operating levy doesn’t pass this fall, administrators at Madison Local Schools warned this week. During a work session Tuesday with the board of education, Madison Supt. Rob Peterson and Treasurer Bradd Stevens shared a list of $4 million in proposed cuts for the 2024-2025 […]
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4 candidates seek 2 seats on Clear Fork school board
BELLVILLE — Voters in the Clear Fork Valley Local school district will determine the fate of two seats on the school board this fall. Current board members Carl Gonzalez and Ryan Knuckles are up for re-election. Both are running to retain their seats, alongside newcomers Terry McDermott and Troy Tingley. Both of the terms up […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Final Friday features David Berry, Triad Band, Cryin’ Out Loud
MANSFIELD — The leaves are changing. Friday night football is halfway through its season. Fall is upon us, and with it, the end of another Final Friday concert series. “It’s been a good season and we’re looking forward to the final one for sure,” said Jennifer Kime, CEO of Downtown Mansfield Inc. “It always goes by […]
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Mansfield Sr. announces 2023 Homecoming Court
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior High School recently announced the 2023 Homecoming Court. The senior attendants are Ava Cramer, Andrew Cawrse, Rylee Kingman, Duke Reese, Dazey Manns, Carmelo Smith, Da’Mia Mason and Santana Saavedra. The junior attendants are Aspen Payne and Syncere Long. The sophomore attendants are Saneyah Saavedra and Alijah Scott. The freshman attendants are Kezziah […]
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Richland County Schools react to ODE report cards
MANSFIELD — It’s that time of year again. The state Department of Education (ODE) has released its annual Ohio School Report Cards. These report cards evaluate districts and individual schools using standardized test scores, attendance rates and other data from K-12 educational institutions. Districts and schools receive several scores, including an overall rating, on a […]