MADISON TOWNSHIP — Students from Stingel Elementary dominated the podium at this year’s Mansfield-Richland County Third Grade Spelling Bee. Evelyn Lee won the competition. Kai Grassick was the runner up. Margot Biddle […]
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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Ontario, Shelby pilot high school math course
ONTARIO — Scott Kreger has taught high school math for more than 20 years, mostly geometry and lower-level algebra. But in Kreger’s newest course at Ontario High School, students focus more […]
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Clear Fork seeks interim superintendent
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork Valley Local Schools has officially announced an opening for interim superintendent on Wednesday. The district is seeking applicants who can start on Aug. 1 “or sooner” […]
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Open Source: Will the solar eclipse impact cell service?
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Feb. 23 to add information about a portable cell tower in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Richland County officials are expecting an influx of up […]
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Beulah Turks celebrates 102nd birthday
MANSFIELD — Beulah Turks is still cracking jokes at 102, but you have to lean in and listen. Turks celebrated her 102nd birthday on Wednesday at Liberty Nursing Home. After […]
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Madison hosts blood drive in honor of London Hamilton
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Ten-year-old London Hamilton has had 64 blood transfusions in the last 14 months. In December 2022, London was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer that […]
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Ontario investigates mandatory reporting issues in sexting case
Teen in trouble? Help is available. If you or a teen you care about are experiencing a mental health issue, you are not alone. To learn about available mental health […]
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Back to the classics: Eastview Elementary selects Beverly Cleary title for One School, One Book initiative
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Kathie Jansen stood on the stage of Eastview Elementary School, channeling her inner Oprah Winfrey. “You get a book, you get a book, everybody gets a book,” she […]
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Clear Fork students learn about taxes, auto maintenance in Skills Prep class
BELLVILLE — Tim Conklin popped the hood of his teacher’s car and pointed to a clear plastic receptacle. “This is our wiper fluid reservoir,” he said, flipping the cap open […]
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Faith over fear: Shawna Layland on surviving an aortic dissection
GALION — Shawna Layland doesn’t try to cover up the scar that shoots down from her collarbone like a bolt of lightning. She wears it like a badge of honor. It’s […]