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.
Posted inElections
12 contested Richland Co. townships fill 25 seats in November election
MANSFIELD — There were 12 Richland County townships that had contested races in the Nov. 2 election, with 25 seats up for grabs between 42 candidates. According to the Ohio Township Association, these dozen contested township races are just 12 of 1,308 townships in Ohio varying in population size, annual operating budget, and range of […]
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source: The first installment of the Anonymous Assembly
Dear readers, you never cease to amaze and amuse us. We have received hundreds of submissions on our Open Source platform, where readers can submit questions to our newsroom that we answer in article form. Many of these submissions have turned into some of our most interesting articles, from questions about COVID-19 protocols and hunting […]
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Open Source: Vote now to assign our next story
SOS: We need your help choosing which story to tackle next. Our readers consistently submit dozens of questions through Open Source, a platform where you can ask the Richland Source newsroom to investigate something you’ve always wondered. We’ve already answered questions like, Who was the 1st person buried in Mansfield Cemetery? How did Shelby City Schools […]
Posted inElections
Township candidates in Jefferson, Monroe, Washington and Worthington sound off
RICHLAND COUNTY — The ballots are full of contested races across the county, and especially in Jefferson, Monroe, Washington and Worthington townships. Voters in each respective township will choose from the following candidates (listed alphabetically): Jefferson Township (Vote for 2) Term would begin Jan. 1, 2022 and expire Dec. 31, 2026. Annual salary is $12,478. Mark […]
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Shelby voters will see uncontested races for council
SHELBY — The ballot for all five seats on Shelby City Council will not reflect the actual race on Nov. 2. Voters in Shelby’s third ward will see two names to choose from. However, only the incumbent Garland John Gates is still in the running to retain his seat. Dominic Ewing confirmed to Richland Source on […]
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Madison, Mifflin Township races between 3 candidates for 2 seats
MADISON AND MIFFLIN TOWNSHIPS — Voters in Madison and Mifflin townships will both choose between three trustee candidates for two seats on Nov. 2. Madison Township voters will see Thomas Craft, Daniel Fletcher and James Houser on the ballot. Voters will choose two. The two winners will serve on the Madison Township board of trustees […]
Posted inLife and Culture
‘Assassins’ explores the dark side of the American dream at Theatre 166
MANSFIELD — Everybody’s got a right to their dreams. But what happens when you think that right has been taken away from you? In Stephen Sondheim’s controversial musical “Assassins,” the protagonists believe the logical next step is to kill a president. This darkly humorous show presented at Theatre 166 follows nine misfit men and women […]