MANSFIELD — ‘Tis the season of giving at Richland Source, and we’re hoping to spread a bit of holiday cheer to all of you this month. If you haven’t heard, Richland Source was invited to be one of only 17 news organizations in the world participating in a Local News Membership Accelerator within the Facebook […]
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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McCready Interiors/Norwalk the Furniture Idea wins Small Business of the Year 2018
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber’s Small Business of the Year awards were a family affair this year, with many multi-generational businesses appearing as finalists. “My parents raised up another generation that has those values and are carrying them forward, and these businesses we are honoring today are doing just that in their scope of […]
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‘Elf Jr.’ sings loud for all to hear at the Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — Make snow angels for two hours? Check. Go ice skating? Check. Eat a whole roll of Toll-House cookie dough as fast as you can? Check. Go see “Elf Jr.” at the Mansfield Playhouse this weekend? Double check. The beloved holiday tale about an elf who realizes he’s human hits the stage at the […]
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Christmas tree arrives in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Is it really Christmas before the traditional tree is installed in downtown Mansfield? As of Tuesday afternoon, the holiday season has officially arrived as the Mansfield Street Department worked against the weather to bring in a 50-foot Christmas tree at Richland Carrousel Park. Traffic was briefly halted shortly after 11 a.m. at the […]
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Shelby schools issue will not go back to the ballot
SHELBY — After three failed levy attempts, the Shelby City School District will no longer attempt to build a new, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade building. The Shelby Board of Education announced at its Monday meeting the district would not go back on the ballot with a bond issue to construct a new school. The latest […]
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CityLab Detroit: From the deaths of despair to a culture of health
EDITOR’S NOTE: Richland Source’s Rising from Rust team traveled to Detroit, Michigan from Oct. 28 to 30 for CityLab Detroit, a summit organized by the Aspen Institute, The Atlantic, and Bloomberg Philanthropies. The story below relates to at least one of the sessions at that convention. About 18 months ago, I wrote that infant mortality […]
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Shelby increases tax forgiveness for residents working outside city limits
SHELBY — Income tax rates are officially decreasing for Shelby residents who work outside city limits. Shelby City Council passed the third reading of an ordinance on Monday that will increase the income tax credit currently applied to city income taxes for people who live within Shelby city limits, but also pay a city income […]
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Shelby comes out against medical marijuana facilities
SHELBY — The controversial topic of medical marijuana has made its way to the city of Shelby. Council unanimously passed the first reading of an ordinance on Monday prohibiting the processing, cultivation and retail distribution of medical marijuana within the city of Shelby. A second ordinance specifying the prohibition of the cultivation, processing and retail […]
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Richland County officials support Small Business Saturday
MANSFIELD — It’s officially Thanksgiving week, which means shopping for the Christmas season will officially begin as soon as the last slice of pumpkin pie is eaten. Richland County officials are encouraging locals to shop small this holiday season, starting with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. On Monday, a dozen local officials added their […]