SHELBY — A new hiring process for the Shelby Police Department will provide some much-needed relief to an understaffed and overworked police force. On Tuesday night, Shelby City Council unanimously passed a motion to authorize the mayor, as director of public safety, to sign a memorandum of understanding between the city and Shelby FOP Lodge […]
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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Wildflower revolution would lead to investment in our community, environmental future
MANSFIELD — A few weeks ago, Becky Scheidler was scrolling on social media searching for inspiration to start gardening again, a favorite hobby of her past. “I did it a lot when I was younger with my grandmother, and it’s something in the spotlight again for me recently,” she said. “If I’m going to have […]
Posted inNews
Year-end roundup: Your top stories of 2021
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a three-part series looking at the top stories of 2021. It’s been a busy year at Richland Source.
Posted inLife and Culture
Hello, 2022: Your guide to New Year’s Eve events in downtown Mansfield & beyond
MANSFIELD — The world is ready to welcome the year 2022 with open arms. And this year, downtown Mansfield is sending the year 2021 out with a bang. Among a smattering of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Mansfield, the pièce de résistance of the evening is the dropping of a locally-made ball from the Park […]
Posted inOpen Source
Anonymous Assembly: Richland County equity, ad scams, vulgar flags and more
We receive hundreds of submissions on our Open Source platform, where readers can submit questions to our newsroom that we answer in article form. Other submissions aren’t always fit for a story. Sometimes it’s because they’re easily answered in one or two sentences. But other times … well, you can read for yourself.
Posted inBusiness
Gifting an experience stimulates tourism in our own backyard
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final part of a 4-part series dedicated to helping our local small businesses bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic through shopping local. You can read the first three installments on Nov. 17, Nov. 26 and Dec. 6. MANSFIELD — Shopping for this year’s holiday season is either winding […]
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GALLERY: Richland Academy of the Arts presents ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ at the Renaissance
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Cleveland Financial announces 3rd annual holiday lights photography contest
MANSFIELD — It’s the holiday season in the city of Mansfield, and we’re looking for someone to capture our best side. Cleveland Financial is sponsoring its third-annual photo contest aimed at highlighting the holiday lights currently decorating downtown Mansfield. First prize will be awarded $500, second prize will be awarded $250, and third prize will […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Authentic ‘White Christmas’ costume on display at the Renaissance
MANSFIELD — Patrons attending the performances of “White Christmas” at the Renaissance Theatre this month will have an up-close experience with a genuine piece of Hollywood memorabilia. The Rosemary Clooney House, home of the largest collection of “White Christmas” memorabilia in the world, has loaned the Renaissance Theatre an original costume worn in the 1954 […]
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‘White Christmas’ brings merry and bright spirits to the Renaissance
MANSFIELD — It may be mid-November, but the Renaissance Theatre is already dreaming of a “White Christmas” with the opening of the classic musical this weekend. A tale of love and friendship, “White Christmas” is brought to life on the Renaissance Stage by director Michael Thomas, music director Kelly Knowlton, and choreographer Caroline Grace Williams. […]
