MANSFIELD – A murder that rocked the city of Mansfield more than a quarter century ago may be returning to its roots. “A Murder in Mansfield,” the documentary film centered around the shocking killing of Noreen Boyle by her husband, Dr. John Boyle, is pondering a local screening in Mansfield, the city where it all […]
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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Downtown Mansfield Inc. announces 2018 Final Friday concerts
MANSFIELD — Summer is just around the corner, despite what Mother Nature thinks, which means downtown Mansfield’s favorite block party is gearing up for another season. Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) officially released the lineup for the 2018 Final Friday concert series. This year’s concerts include half new acts and half old, half local acts and […]
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Ain’t Misbehavin’ swings into the Renaissance
MANSFIELD – Step onto the stage of the Renaissance Theatre this weekend, and you’ll be instantly transported to a different era. It’s the 1940s, America has just plunged into World War II, and a four-piece band serenades the audience with the jazz tunes of Thomas “Fats” Waller amidst the golden age of swing music. This […]
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Shelby teacher resigns after second incident with student
SHELBY – A Shelby physical education teacher has officially resigned after a second incident within 14 months involving the physical removal of a student from his classroom. Teacher Bob DeLauder submitted a letter of resignation for retirement purposes to the Shelby Board of Education on April 9. DeLauder’s resignation will be effective on May 25; […]
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Female empowerment inspires at OSU-Mansfield spring show
MANSFIELD – The power of femininity and the female body will be embraced this weekend at The Ohio State University in Mansfield. The university’s Theatre Department is partnering with The Domestic Violence Shelter to present “The Vagina Monologues,” a series of personal monologues read by a diverse group of local women. Performances are April 5 […]
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Mansfield Police searching Akron area for missing teen
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile. According to Capt. Shari Robertson, Mansfield Police are looking for 16-year-old Khiajah “KeeKee” Habeeb–Ullah, who has been missing in Mansfield since Nov. 17, 2017. She ran away from the 1400 block of State Route 39 in Mansfield. “She […]
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Easter sunrise service inspires at Kingwood
MANSFIELD – Worshippers at Kingwood Center Gardens on Sunday morning were actually celebrating two holidays. As Pastor Paul Lintern pointed out, Sunday was the first time since World War II that Easter Sunday and April Fools’ Day fell on the same day. The shared holiday was actually appropriate. “It’s perfect that it falls on April […]
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Special needs’ Easter brings smiles to Mansfield Baptist Temple
MANSFIELD – The annual Easter egg hunt hosted by Mansfield Baptist Temple was a little extra memorable on Saturday. For the first time, the church hosted an Easter egg hunt that was tailored specifically towards kids, teenagers and adults with special needs. The free event on Saturday morning included an egg hunt, balloon creations, face […]
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Mansfield Memorial’s matriarch celebrates 102nd birthday
MANSFIELD – If you ask the children of Oleeta McClurg, the secret to her living more than a century lies in scripture. A passage in Exodus 20:12 reads, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Growing up on Haring Road […]
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Future of historic Shelby firehouse in limbo
SHELBY — The fate of Shelby’s 146-year-old fire station is up for debate as the bones of a brand-new station are erected just down the street. Shelby’s Buildings and Grounds Commission met on March 20 to discuss what should be done with the historic fire station at 10 E. Main Street. Unfortunately, the answer is […]