MANSFIELD — Richland Source will host two “Candidate Conversation” nights on April 19 and 20 as an opportunity to come and do journalism with us. What does that mean, exactly? We don’t want to be the only ones asking the questions. As journalists, part of our job is to be conduits for what the public […]
Brittany Schock
Brittany Schock is the Regional Editor of Delaware Source. She has more than a decade of experience in local journalism and has reported on everything from breaking news to long-form solutions journalism. Her work has earned national recognition for its audience-centered approach. She recently relocated to Delaware to build the newsroom from the ground up and can often be found exploring local businesses, attending community meetings or drinking iced coffee.
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Fate of Shelby’s streets on the ballot with income tax renewal on May 2
SHELBY — Smoother streets are ahead for Shelby drivers if voters approve a 0.2% income tax renewal on the May 2 primary ballot, according to city officials. If passed, Shelby will continue to collect the tax for the next five years, starting in 2024 and ending in 2028. The purpose of the renewal is to continue […]
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Sondheim classic ‘Follies’ at the Renaissance cautions longing for the past
MANSFIELD — The definition of a “folly” is a lack of good sense, or foolishness. How such a folly might affect the rest of your life is the basis of the latest show opening at the Renaissance Theatre this weekend. One of Stephen Sondheims’ most-lauded masterpieces, “Follies” will premiere in a stage-on-stage show at the […]
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Eric Cutlip: The lone candidate seeking to represent Shelby’s third ward
Editor’s Note This story has been corrected to reflect that Eric Cutlip will not appear on the May primary ballot. In a primary election when there is no contest, candidates advance directly to the general election. SHELBY — A quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin appears at the end of every email sent by Eric Cutlip. […]
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Shelby Council rebukes municipal court after warning from state auditor
SHELBY — The accounting practices of Shelby Municipal Court are in hot water, both by the Ohio Auditor of State and now Shelby City Council. Members of council strongly rebuked the court’s actions at their April 3 meeting, after finance director Brian Crum shared that two of the court’s accounts were not reconciled with the […]
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Lexington’s singing sister trio ‘Sorelle’ shine on ‘The Voice’ stage
Editor’s Note On April 24, Sorelle competed against singer Tiana Goss from Los Angeles, performing “Blame It On the Boogie” by The Jackson 5. The sisters were chosen by their coach Chance the Rapper to advance to the playoffs, which start on May 1. LEXINGTON — The Heichel sisters have always been comfortable on stage. […]
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Longtime Shelby councilman Garland Gates reflects on 30 years of public service
SHELBY — The name “Garland Gates” is synonymous with “Robert’s Rules” for those who know and work with him. A simple 214-page manual of parliamentary procedure, Robert’s Rules of Order was penned by U.S. Army officer Henry Martyn Robert in 1876. A well-worn copy accompanies Gates to every meeting of Shelby City Council. Many who […]
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Young scribes struggle in Shakespeare’s shadow during ‘Something Rotten!’ at the Renaissance
MANSFIELD — The cast of “Something Rotten!” at the Renaissance Theatre isn’t quite willing to give away the meaning of the title. “Remember in the olden days — because of course we were all there — when they threw tomatoes on stage when you were bad?” said cast member Sam Woodill. “That’s all we can […]
