MANSFIELD – One year ago today, everything changed for 17-year-old Deondre Jones and his family. On June 24, 2017, Deondre – affectionately known as “Dre” – was getting up from the breakfast table at his family home when he collapsed. Within 24 hours, he was paralyzed from the neck down on his left side. Within […]
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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Dog attack on Mansfield 3-year-old hastens animal control discussion
MANSFIELD – In light of a recent vicious dog attack in Mansfield, the city’s law director is again asking for the creation of an animal control officer position. At Tuesday night’s council meeting, Mansfield Law Director John Spon shared with the city’s safety committee the chain of events leading to a pit bull biting the […]
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Proposed dry dams officially dead in Shelby
SHELBY – The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has acknowledged defeat when it comes to creating dry dams in order to reduce flooding in Shelby. Mayor Steve Schag stated during Monday’s meeting of Shelby City Council that the MWCD “presently sees little or no reason to invest their energies any longer in a flood mitigation […]
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Swimsuit, talent winners crowned at Miss Ohio
MANSFIELD – The Miss Ohio competition took a high-heeled step into its future on Thursday with the first preliminary round of the 2018 race. In an age of renewed female empowerment, the competition saw one of its last-ever rounds of swimsuit competition and awarded two new scholarships based on women in business and women in […]
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Ohio State announces increased tuition assistance
MANSFIELD – A new initiative funded by the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University will make college more affordable for students at OSU’s regional campuses. The newly-announced Buckeye Opportunity Program will commit up to $3 million annually in additional financial aid to low- and moderate-income students at OSU’s five regional campuses. The financial aid […]
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Shriner’s Chili & Wing Cook Off benefits local children in need
MANSFIELD – If you’re looking for a weekend filled with good food and live entertainment, look no further than Park Avenue West on Saturday. The fifth-annual Shriner’s Chili & Wing Cook Off will be held on Saturday, June 9 on the Miracle Mile in Mansfield. The festival, which takes place on Park Avenue West in […]
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“American Pickers” opens first Vintage Peddler festival this weekend
BUTLER – A special guest from the popular TV show “American Pickers” will be on site to kick off the inaugural Vintage Peddler festival this weekend. Danielle Colby from “American Pickers” on the History channel will be co-hosting a fashion show on the opening day of the Vintage Peddler starting at noon on Saturday, June 9. […]
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Imagination abounds for the 2018-19 Renaissance season
MANSFIELD – A season full of possibility awaits audiences of the Renaissance Theatre as the entertainment venue announced their upcoming season with the theme, “Just Imagine.” More than 900 people cheered their way through the 2018-19 lineup of the Renaissance Theatre, with no show receiving more applause than the theatre’s spring musical, “Mamma Mia.” The […]
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Shelby’s flooding past paves way for future solutions
SHELBY – The past, present and future of flooding solutions in the city of Shelby were discussed at Shelby City Council on Monday evening. For at least a decade, Shelby officials and citizens have looked for ways to mitigate the city’s flooding problem, as outlined by former Shelby mayor and current Richland County Commissioner Marilyn […]
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SXSW forum sparks excitement, inspiration in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – Inspiring. Engaging. Productive. Exciting. These were just a few of the words buzzing around the Renaissance Theatre on Thursday during a public forum hosted by the #SXSW419 team. The night was just the beginning of a spark to continue revitalizing the city of Mansfield. “If you aren’t confident about the future of downtown […]