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richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao
MANSFIELD — Shelby Groff did everything she could to prepare for the arrival of her first child. But 18 months after her son’s arrival, she said there’s no way to fully prepare for the physical, emotional, and mental demands of the transition to parenthood. “It’s like learning a new job,” said Groff. “But the job is 24/7.
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2 days ago | 
richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao
MANSFIELD — Teachers at Mansfield City Schools will know their job assignments for next school year by May 1, according to district officials. Mansfield City Schools moved forward with a second reduction-in-force at its Tuesday night board meeting, eliminating an additional eight teaching positions and a school counselor job. The job cuts take effect Aug. 1 — the day after the end of the union’s contract year.
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2 days ago | 
richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao
LUCAS — An operating levy is up for renewal in the Lucas Local School district. Voters will decide whether or not to continue a five-year, six mill operating levy. The levy generates $961,000 annually and costs property owners approximately $210 for each $100,000 of property value. The levy was first approved by voters in May 2010, according to Lucas Supt. Brad Herman. School district residents renewed the levy in November 2014 and 2019.
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5 days ago | 
richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao
MANSFIELD — There was a buzz of excitement in the air as customers streamed in and out of Richland County’s first licensed marijuana dispensary. Mansfield lawmakers voted last year to allow up to three recreational and/or medical marijuana dispensaries within the city. Beyond Hello opened for business Saturday at 1515 Lexington Avenue. Staff welcomed a steady flow of customers, from young adults to retirees.
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5 days ago | 
richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao
MANSFIELD — More than 4,100 children in Richland County receive a free book every month through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. That program is now at risk of ending due to a funding shortfall. Julie Chaya, commissioner of Richland Public Health, said there is about five months’ worth of local matching funds needed to keep the program running. “We’re in crisis mode,” Chaya said.
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1 week ago | 
richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao
BELLVILLE — Bellville police Chief Jon Fletcher said there’s no reason for public alarm after a stabbing incident involving a man and a woman in the village. Police are currently investigating the incident, which occurred on Wednesday. Bellville police were dispatched to a home in the area of Main Street and Durbin Avenue in reference a male subject with stab wounds, according to a press release from the department.
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1 week ago | 
richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao
MANSFIELD — Voters in three precincts will decide the fate of liquor options related to Sunday sales during the May 6 primary, according to the Richland County Board of Elections. Voters in Mansfield’s 1-E precinct will decide whether Jaylaxmi Mansfield Corp., doing business as Matt’s Mart at 1215 Lexington Ave. in Mansfield, can sell wine and mixed beverages on Sundays. Voters in Shelby’s 4-B precinct will determine whether Danop Ltd at 191 Mansfield Ave.
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1 week ago | 
richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao
MANSFIELD — The homemade foods for sale at St. Peter’s Bake Sale take weeks to prepare, but they sell out in hours. Parishioners and other volunteers have been gathering in the Catholic parish’s cafeteria for weeks, preparing thousands of sweet treats and savory favorites for the beloved fundraiser. That means scooping hundreds of cookies and dicing several 50 pound bags of onions. “You have to take breaks for a few days just to recuperate,” said Ann Brown, one of the lead bakers.
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1 week ago | 
richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao
MANSFIELD — Terese Terrell didn’t let obstacles stand in her way when it came to helping struggling students. If she had to go to their house and wake them up, she would. Effie James, who worked with Terrell during her days as an alternative school administrator, still remembers waiting outside in the car while his boss marched up the stairs. “We had to do that for a few kids until they got the importance of getting up and coming to school,” James said. Terrell died in February.
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2 weeks ago | 
richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray |Katie Ellington Serrao |Hayden GrayShelby
OPEN SOURCEWe published this story in response to a reader suggestion. Do you have a tip for our reporters? Click here to submit it. MANSFIELD — No bees were present at the Richland County Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday morning. But three members of the bee community were in attendance to advocate for appointing a county deputy apiarist. David Duncan, Aaron Billheimer and Hager Hicks joined commissioners to discuss the importance of the position.
