MANSFIELD – Four years ago, Richland County was faced with a “brain drain” problem – an exodus of talented, intelligent young adults from the community. To combat that issue, business and community leaders came together to form Richland Young Professionals (RYP). Now, four years later, the group has started to come into its own. “It […]
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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Local Ohio Relief Haulers head to Montana to help wildfire victims
PERRYSVILLE – A group of friends and farmers from Ashland County are set to travel to Montana next month to help out some of their own. A group called the “Ohio Relief Haulers” have made it their mission to help those devastated by wildfires in 2017. Earlier this year, a 60-truck convoy traveled to Kansas […]
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Packed ballot includes numerous board of education candidates in Richland County
MANSFIELD – Education issues are at the forefront of the upcoming Nov. 7 general election. The Richland County Board of Elections released its candidate and issue list on Wednesday shortly following the 4 p.m. filing deadline. The 32-page document includes countywide issues, elections in nearly every local government, and a number of board of education […]
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Joe Diffie brings classic country to Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD – “Do we have any rednecks in this part of the woods?” A resounding cheer from the stands at the Richland County Fairgrounds answered the question posed by country artist Joe Diffie at the beginning of his concert Tuesday evening. Fans young and old from across the state of Ohio flocked to the Fairgrounds […]
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Shelby City approves new school resource officer
SHELBY – The city of Shelby unanimously passed a resolution on Monday evening that officially allows for the implementation of a school resource officer in Shelby schools. The resolution authorizes the city to enter into contracts with Shelby City Schools and Pioneer Career & Technology Center for the employment of school resource officers (SROs). Officer […]
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Ballet returns to the Brickyard with Neos Dance Theatre
MANSFIELD – Fine arts are prepared to make a fierce return to downtown Mansfield this Saturday with the fourth-annual production of Ballet @ the Brickyard. Hosted by Neos Dance Theatre, the one-night-only festival brings together gourmet food and drink, local artists and musicians, and the most creative choreography the dance company has to offer. For […]
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METRICH: Drug sweep results in 112 indictments
MANSFIELD – A large-scale drug sweep organized by the METRICH Enforcement Unit was characterized by METRICH Commander Lt. Joseph Petrycki as a “huge success.” The sweep, conducted on Wednesday, ended with 52 suspects indicted on 112 counts of drug trafficking and other related charges, according to Petrycki. METRICH is a ten county decentralized task force […]
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Summer cruise-in saves tradition in Shelby
SHELBY – Fans of mini golf, ice cream and classic cars will find the perfect place for entertainment this summer at Roselawn Miniature Golf in Shelby. Every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. through Labor Day, Roselawn will be hosting the “Church Street Cruise In” complete with door prizes, music and of course, mini golf. […]
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Drug and alcohol policy changes at Shelby High School
SHELBY – Penalties for students who participate in extracurricular activities and are involved with drugs or alcohol are changing at Shelby High School. Principal John Gies explained to the Shelby Board of Education this week that a punishment change was necessary for the 2017-18 High School and Middle School extracurricular handbooks. The change involves two […]
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“The Little Mermaid” takes the Renaissance under the sea
MANSFIELD – The cast of “The Little Mermaid” invites audiences to be part of their world at the Renaissance Theatre this weekend. A cast of 45 mostly-local actors brings to life the classic Disney tale of a mermaid princess named Ariel who dreams of becoming human. The animated feature film was first released in 1989, […]