LUCAS — The search for the man who allegedly abducted a 10-month-old baby and became the subject of an Ohio Amber Alert has ended with the child found safe and the man taken into custody. Robert D. Beane, 27, was found and taken into custody after an all-day search that started in Shelby with 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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‘Newsies’ seize the stage at the Renaissance Theatre this weekend and next
MANSFIELD — Local audiences are invited to watch what happens on the stage of the Renaissance Theatre this weekend with the opening of “Newsies: The Broadway Musical.” Directed by Michael Thomas, “Newsies” tells the tale of the 1899 New York City newsboys strike. Led by the rebellious Jack Kelly, the newsies decide to take action […]
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Shelby Rotary makes largest donation in club history to Shelby Fire Dept.
SHELBY — The Rotary Club of Shelby, Ohio truly put service above self with the largest donation in club history to the Shelby Fire Department. Members of the community and the Rotary club presented a $5,000 check to Fire Chief Mike Thompson at the club’s first “Rotary on the Road” meeting on July 13. Rotary […]
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Shelby Council moves towards conceal-carry legislation
SHELBY — The city of Shelby took its first step toward allowing concealed carry in designated city buildings at last night’s meeting of Shelby City Council. Council passed an ordinance updating the city’s policy regarding carrying a concealed handgun into buildings within their governing authority, in order to mirror a law in the Ohio Revised […]
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Shelby places proposed $10.2M school building bond issue on November ballot
SHELBY — A new pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade building proposal for Shelby is officially going back to the ballot. The district’s board of education unanimously voted on Monday to put a bond issue on the Nov. 6 ballot to fund the pre-k through eighth grade building proposal. According to Supt. Tim Tarvin, it’s the district’s last […]
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Shelby continues drug court under new leadership
SHELBY — The second graduating class of Shelby Municipal Court’s drug court officially earned their certificates of completion on Monday afternoon. The two graduates left the Shelby Justice Center on Monday with a sense of accomplishment and words of encouragement from counselors, mentors, and Judge Sheree Studer. “The fact that you are here today at […]
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Online-only Pineapple Boutique spreads confidence through clothing
MANSFIELD — Did you know that the pineapple is a symbol for warmth, welcome, friendship and hospitality? It’s true, the juicy yellow fruit is good for more than just a garnish for tropical drinks. In Britni Harp’s household, it’s also a symbol for the blonde hair she piles in a messy bun on top of […]
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Mansfield City Schools ordered to pay $7k to terminated asst. principal
(UPDATE: 4 p.m.) MANSFIELD — Judge James DeWeese has ordered the Mansfield City School District to pay $7,700 to Fuzzie Davis for the district’s failure to provide documents required under Ohio’s Public Records law, according to Davis’ attorney, Beverly Farlow of Farlow & Associates. According to Farlow, Davis is contesting Mansfield’s effort to terminate her […]
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American Pickers looking for Ohio collections to film this September
OHIO — If you have a fascinating tale of hidden treasures stowed away at your home, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz want to talk to you. This September, the hit show “American Pickers” will be returning to Ohio to film episodes throughout the Ohio region. Ahead of filming, the show is looking for leads on […]
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New Shelby fire station on track for completion this fall
SHELBY — The Shelby Fire Department is counting down the days until they can move into their brand-new station just around the corner, as construction moves steadily along. According to Steve Richter, job superintendent with Simonson Construction Services out of Ashland, the project is approximately 65 percent towards completion. He estimated the new building would […]