MANSFIELD – Summer fun will be kicked up a notch at the Mansfield Area Y this May with a brand-new Splash Pad Park. The Y officially broke ground for the Splash Pad on Friday, taking the first step towards the most unique project to come from the Y’s 150th anniversary capital campaign. In 2017, the […]
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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Shelby bites the bullet on W. Main St. sewer project
SHELBY – The city of Shelby is moving forward with a sanitary sewer project for portions of West Main Street, despite mixed opinions from members of council. Shelby City Council passed a resolution declaring the necessity of the sanitary sewer project with a 3-2 vote. Councilmen Charlie Roub and Steve McLaughlin voted against the measure. […]
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Services are Saturday for local news personality Greg Heindel
MANSFIELD – Memorial services will take place Saturday to honor the passing of local news personality Greg Heindel, who unexpectedly died in his Mansfield home on March 13 at the age of 58. Snyder Funeral Home at 350 Marion Ave. in Mansfield will host Heindel’s memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on March 24. Celebrant Dave Roberts […]
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Teen model from Lexington takes career to California
LEXINGTON – Tailyn Mapp knew she wanted to be a model at the age of 14. Watching the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in 2015, there was something about the long-legged women strutting down the runway that ignited a fire in Mapp. “I don’t know what about that fashion show specifically made me want to do […]
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Kidnapping charge included in Crawford County arraignments
BUCYRUS – A first-degree felony charge of kidnapping earned a $1 million bond during the March session of the Crawford County Grand Jury, authorities said Wednesday. Jeremy L. Lewis was arraigned on one count of first-degree felony kidnapping, four counts of second-degree felony felonious assault, one count of second-degree felony burglary, one count of fourth-degree […]
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“A Murder in Mansfield” comes to Cleveland International Film Festival
MANSFIELD – One of Mansfield’s most infamous murder cases returns to Ohio in April. “A Murder in Mansfield,” the documentary film centered around the murder of Noreen Boyle by her husband, Dr. John Boyle, will be screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival. The festival takes place on April 12, 13 and 14. The film’s […]
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Richland County projects receive over $1 million from Ohio budget bill
MANSFIELD – Three major projects in Richland County are moving forward thanks to more than $1 million in funding from the state of Ohio. Ohio Sen. President Larry Obhof introduced the state’s Capital Budget at the end of February, a $2.62 billion investment in Ohio’s infrastructure and local community projects. The goal of the budget […]
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United Way of Richland County exceeds 2017 fundraising goal
MANSFIELD – The annual awards dinner for United Way of Richland County on Thursday evening had much to celebrate. The dinner is held each year to recognize campaign achievements and honor volunteer leadership, recognizing United Way volunteers, contributors, workplace partners and partner agency programs dedicated to addressing the needs of those in Richland County. United […]
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Shelby Home & Public Health closed after 98 years
SHELBY — After nearly a century of service, Shelby Home & Public Health has officially closed its doors. The non-profit home health agency officially closed for business on March 2 – just shy of its 99th anniversary after incorporating on May 21, 1919. The decision to close was made on Jan. 1. Closing has been […]
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Iron Vault Distillery officially opens in Galion
GALION – A new business opening in the heart of Galion hopes to make the city a new destination location. The Iron Vault Distillery held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday afternoon, opening its doors for customers to tour the distillery, sample the products and buy merchandise. The new micro-distillery owned by John Bassett, Lori […]