MANSFIELD — Effie James doesn’t do small things. When he set out to create a Christmas celebration at Latter Rain Church this holiday season, he could have just written an original play. Instead he wrote three. He could have invited a musical act to perform. Instead he invited a Christmas choir, original artists, and gospel hip-hop […]
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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Mansfield woman charged after child found alone outside
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield woman was charged after an 8-year-old child was found alone on the street by a Madison Local Schools bus driver. Crystal Sylvester, 51, was issued a summons for endangering children when she woke up on Wednesday morning to discover an 8-year-old child was not in his room at their home, but instead […]
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Cleveland Financial sponsors downtown lights photo contest
MANSFIELD — It’s Christmastime in the city of Mansfield, and we’re looking for someone to capture our best side. Cleveland Financial is sponsoring a 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 be awarded $100. Maybe […]
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Tell us: What are the biggest local news moments from the past decade?
MANSFIELD — In just a few weeks, the world will usher in a new calendar year that feels much more significant than the past nine new years. The year 2020 begins on Jan. 1, and there’s already a bit of a frenzy developing over the chance to start fresh in a new decade. It’s no Y2K […]
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‘A Gift To Remember’ encourages humanity in Playhouse holiday show
MANSFIELD — Around the holidays, Steve Reeder is known to his family and friends as “Mr. Christmas.” He’s got a collection of Christmas-themed ties that he wears in heavy rotation throughout the month of December. You’ll often find him helping out at his church, Shelby First Free Will Baptist. And when it comes to decorating his […]
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Community messages of support lead Lucas championship hopes
LUCAS — Today, nearly all of Richland County will claim “we are Lucas.” Few things galvanize a community quite like high school sports, and Richland Source wanted to help the region show its support for Mansfield Senior and Lucas, as each tries to make history with a state championship. Nearly 300 people took the time to […]
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Community messages of support give Tygers championship juice
MANSFIELD — One last ride, Tygers. Few things galvanize a community quite like high school sports, and Richland Source wanted to help the region show its support for Mansfield Senior and Lucas, as each tries to make history with a state championship. Nearly 300 people took the time to write a message of support for the […]
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Tell us: What has this championship run meant to you?
MANSFIELD — We’ve been a part of something special this football season. This weekend, for the first time, two Richland County teams have earned a spot in state championship football games. The Mansfield Senior Tygers (13-1) play Trotwood-Madison (11-3) on Friday at 3 p.m. for the state Division III title, while the Lucas Cubs (12-2) play Maria […]
