SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — Retired fire chief and fire science professor Bill Kramer distilled the internal turmoil at the Springfield Township Fire Department into one cause: “firehouse family squabbles.” With more than 30 years as a fire and EMS consultant, Kramer said it’s not a problem unique to Springfield Township. “Every fire department I’ve been a […]
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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Open Source: What is happening with the unfinished church on Park Avenue West?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. ONTARIO ─ The unfinished church at 1943 Park Avenue West has drawn the community’s attention for many years. Earlier this year, a reader asked Richland Source a […]
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Poll: Will you wear a mask again?
MANSFIELD — Masks may be returning to everyday life, as COVID-19 cases rise in Ohio with the emergence of the Delta variant. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced Tuesday it is recommending vaccinated Americans wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of “substantial” or “high” community transmission. Ohio also reported Tuesday more […]
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We asked, you answered: How would you invest $85 million?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to reader-submitted questions through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. MANSFIELD — How would you invest up to $85 million during a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make a generational change for the better for north central Ohio residents? We first […]
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Cleveland Financial announces winners of Downtown Lights photo contest
MANSFIELD — With only 230 days until Christmas, what better time to announce the winners of last year’s Downtown Mansfield Holiday Lights Photo Contest? This past December, Cleveland Financial sponsored its second-annual photo contest aimed at highlighting the holiday lights currently decorating downtown Mansfield. Photos submitted to the contest were encouraged to focus on the light […]
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Shelby debates how to spend $1.8 million from American Rescue Plan
SHELBY — Guidelines for spending funds from the American Rescue Plan have left the Shelby Finance & Personnel Committee with more questions than answers. The city of Shelby will receive nearly $1.8 million from the American Rescue Plan (ARP), a $1.9 trillion spending package from the federal government aimed at COVID-19 relief. Part of the […]
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Guidelines changing for Ohio students exposed to COVID-19 in classroom setting
CEDARVILLE — Ohio is changing its quarantine guidelines in regards to students who may have been exposed to COVID-19 in a classroom setting. Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday the results of a study conducted by the Ohio Schools COVID-19 Evaluation Team. The team found if students in class are masked and socially distanced, they […]
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Shelby Health Department leads with transparency in managing COVID-19
SHELBY — Almost every day since the beginning of May, an email hits the inboxes of media, government officials, safety forces and school leaders in and around Shelby: A COVID-19 report from Mayor Steve Schag. The contents of the email includes a full report of COVID-19 activity within the city, counting the number of new […]
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First COVID-19 vaccines in Richland County administered at OhioHealth Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Christmas came early for healthcare providers at OhioHealth. On Tuesday, for the first time in Richland County, the COVID-19 vaccine was administered to 75 frontline physicians, providers and associates working at OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby hospitals. It was the first sign of light at the end of a long, dark tunnel in the […]
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Idea Works kitchen member launching new allergy-free spread Banzo Butter
MANSFIELD — People who struggle with peanut allergies now have a new alternative that’s being created right here in Mansfield. Amy Andes, an OSU Food Science PhD student, has released a brand-new product for people with peanut allergies. Banzo Butter is a garbanzo bean spread that mirrors the taste and texture of nut butters but […]