Katie Ellington Serrao

3 days ago | richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao

ONTARIO — Benji Hall stood at the podium and tapped a clicker. As soon as the slide popped up, Ontario middle and high school students cheered and applauded. Ontario’s zoning inspector announced several business opening dates Monday morning, each projected on the screen of the Ontario Middle and High School auditorium. East of Chicago Pizza is slated to open the weekend of June 7, according to Hall. Raising Cane’s is set to open by the weekend of July 4. Wingstop will start serving customers by Aug.

4 days ago | richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao

MANSFIELD — Nikia Fletcher has seen a mindset shift among students at Mansfield Senior High School. For years, school district staff have been encouraging students to think about their future. They’ve urged students early and often to think about the four ‘E’s — enrollment, employment, enlistment and entrepreneurship — and which might best fit their situation and interest after high school. School officials say those conversations are paying off.

4 days ago | richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao

MANSFIELD — Jason Ogg stood at the edge of the vacant lot, steps away from a steep and slightly overgrown hill. The sun beat down on a group of volunteers, who stood in a semi circle awaiting instructions. Instead, Ogg asked them what they noticed about the grassy urban lot. A young girl raised her hand and pointed out a rusty drain near the center of the property. “Right!” he said. “We have a slope on every side. So basically, it’s a bowl.

5 days ago | richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao

MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police hosted its 10th annual “Bike-a-Palooza” Saturday at North Lake Park. The free, family-friendly event offered a variety of bike and safety themed activities, including bike ride with a copy, a bicycle safety rodeo, bike giveaway drawings, bike inspections and small repairs, a bounce house and complementary refreshments. The Mansfield Fire Department brought its “House of Hazards” to teach children about fire safety.

6 days ago | richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao

LEXINGTON — Child endangerment charges against a Lexington High School teacher have been dropped, according to Mansfield Municipal Court records. Courtney James Steele, a health and physical education teacher, was charged with a misdemeanor in September. He allegedly required a student to do push-ups on a hot asphalt surface. Steele pleaded not guilty to one count of endangering children, according to court records.