MANSFIELD — Hey Tygers: If there’s one thing you take away from this article, it’s that we’ve got your back no matter what. 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 […]
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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Former Shelby candidate charged with sex crimes to appear in court Nov. 25
SHELBY — A former candidate for state and city government from Shelby has been transferred to federal custody after being charged with three felony sex crimes involving a juvenile. Lane J. Winters, 38, of 54 S. Gamble St. allegedly attempted to sexually exploit a child, and was arrested on Nov. 13 thanks to a joint effort […]
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‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ finds humor in many heinous (but hilarious) demises
MANSFIELD — The latest show at the Renaissance Theatre gives the plot away right in its title. “Spoiler alert: I die a lot,” said Colton Penwell, who will take on the massive task of playing nine members of one family that each meet a hilarious end in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” opening this […]
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Shelby police chief responds to criticism over raccoon video
SHELBY — A video circulating on social media showing a Shelby police cruiser driving over a possibly rabid raccoon has incited criticism of the police department. According to Shelby Police Chief Lance Combs, at approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, police received two calls from citizens regarding a sick or rabid raccoon in the road on […]
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Shelby citizens express concerns for Skiles Field
SHELBY — The future campus of Shelby City Schools may include a new athletics facility. During a recent meeting of the Shelby Board of Education, a group of citizens stated they would like to discuss the future of W.W. Skiles Field in downtown Shelby. According to Superintendent Tim Tarvin, new facilities are already part of the […]
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Plymouth-Shiloh elects three to board of education
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools Board of Education will see a mix of new and familiar faces starting next year. Incumbents John Hart and Debra Noble each retained their seats, while fresh face Kevin Ray Echelberry just scratched out a victory, according to unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections. Hart and Noble […]
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Shelby retains incumbent on council, welcomes new faces for finance director & BOE
SHELBY — Derrin Roberts is a bit skeptical when it comes to unofficial results the night of an election — and rightfully so. Eight years ago, running for a seat on Shelby City Council against the late Harold Shasky, he was named the winner of the Second Ward position by four votes. But on his […]
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Crestview Board of Education welcomes new faces
OLIVESBURG — A crowded ballot for the Crestview Board of Education has been whittled down to four victors after Tuesday’s election. David Kissel, Debbie Reidy and Jamie McGraw were elected to the three available full-time seats on the Crestview Board of Education. According to final unofficial results from the Richland and Ashland County Boards of Elections, […]
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Swisher reinstated as Shelby SRO and soccer coach
SHELBY — Officer Keith Swisher has officially been reinstated as a coach and school resource officer with Shelby City Schools a month after being placed on administrative leave. On Sept. 27, the Shelby Police Department was notified by Shelby Superintendent Tim Tarvin that a teacher had overheard a conversation between two students that Swisher, in his […]