The newest batch of Clear Fork High School alumni began their next chapter Sunday afternoon.
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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Shelby councilman resigned from Mansfield City Schools ‘under threat of termination or non-renewal’
Nathan Martin submitted his “voluntary irrevocable” resignation “for personal reasons” on April 24, according to files obtained by Richland Source.
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Plymouth High School commencement honors class of 2026
PLYMOUTH — A gymnasium full of family, friends and community members gathered to celebrate the Plymouth High School class of 2026 Saturday night. This year’s graduating class included 56 students, who earned a collective $169,350 in scholarships for the next step in their journey. A dozen of those students graduated with honors. Five class members […]
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Mansfield Senior celebrates class of 2026
MANSFIELD — As the final notes of pomp and circumstance faded, the beat of feet stomping on the bleachers filled Pete Henry gymnasium with a sound like thunder. Principal Kris Beasley stood at the podium, arms waving upward, urging the crowd to continue cheering. “Who’s ready to celebrate these kids?” Mansfield Senior High School gained 169 […]
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Rain or shine: Lexington Farmers Market kicks off its inaugural season
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Farmers Market got off to a soggy start Wednesday afternoon, but vendors said they were pleased with the turnout in spite of the rain. “It feels great to be here and great to finally have a market in Lexington,” said Caitlin Duncan, the owner of Wild Acre and the market’s co-founder. […]
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Brutus unveiled: How a Clear Fork grad created an iconic mascot moment
FREDERICKTOWN — Jeff Moody had no idea he was about to go down in history. He spent the last two and a half years living in relative anonymity. Sure, he’d traveled the country, competed at the national level and stood on the sidelines of some of the biggest college football games in the country. But it […]
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Ontario 5th graders showcase their skills through ‘teach shares’
ONTARIO — Joni Stierhoff isn’t afraid to let her fifth graders get messy. Every spring, they demonstrate a skill of their own choosing — whether that’s playing piano, baking banana bread or making slime. “We’ve had some interesting science experiments,” Stierhoff said. “When we first started, I had carpet in here, and I allowed a […]
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Richland County Park District takes ownership of Niss Waterfall Preserve
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Park District has acquired a massive new nature preserve — but it won’t be open to the public for a few more years. After years of restoration work at the Niss Waterfall Preserve, the Western Reserve Land Conservancy donated the 287-acre property to the county park district in April. The conservancy […]
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Here’s your farmers market guide for north central Ohio 2026
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the new end date for the North End Farmer’s Market in Mansfield. Farmers market season has officially begun, with weekly pop-ups springing up like dandelions across north central Ohio. If you’re ready to cut out the middleman and get your own juicy fruits and crunchy vegetables, […]
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Lexington student Jesse Halfhill honored for achievements at North Central State College
MANSFIELD — Jesse Halfhill used to feel utterly hopeless about the world around him. “I was drifting without purpose,” said Halfhill, a high school senior on the cusp of graduation. “My pastime was sitting idly by, scrolling X (formerly Twitter) and being frustrated with the state of the world. This was not only unproductive, but […]