LEXINGTON – Eight people connected to the Dec. 30, 2016 brawl at Lexington High School were charged with disorderly conduct as a result of the incident. The Lexington Police Department reported on Jan. 13 that Ty Stover, Trevor Stover, Robert Stover, Mark Hart, Marquis Blair, Antonio Crossty and two juveniles were charged with variations of […]
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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Lexington’s Sheridan named Richland County’s top speller
MANSFIELD – Seventh-grader Maggie Sheridan was declared the winner of the Richland County Spelling Bee on Thursday. Sheridan won after correctly spelling the word “meliorate,” meaning “to make or become better or more satisfactory.” It was hard to meliorate any more on her day Thursday. “I’m still kind of in shock,” she said after her […]
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Stellar Robotics prepares to tackle Steampunk challenge
SHELBY – Richland County’s youngest robotics experts are preparing to take on a different-era challenge this spring. On Saturday, the FIRST Robotics Competition announced that its 2017 challenge theme would be “STEAMWORKS,” a nod to the popular Steampunk trend. High school students from the local Stellar Robotics team awaited the announcement anxiously, ready to get […]
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Featheringham Orthodontics right at home in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – When Dr. Dale Anne Featheringham first opened her orthodontics practice in Mansfield, she took a leap of faith in a brand-new neighborhood. Now more than a decade later, Featheringham Orthodontics has become a staple in the local dental community and is growing by leaps and bounds. It reaffirms the feeling of home Featheringham […]
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Shelby’s Wastewater Treatment Plant prepares for $7.2 million in upgrades
SHELBY – The city of Shelby’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is slated for major renovations next year in order to continue treating nearly 700 million gallons of the city’s waste water annually. Shelby City Council unanimously passed a resolution at its Dec. 5 meeting to allow the mayor to advertise for bids and enter into a […]
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Shelby works ahead to graduate students for Class of 2018
SHELBY – As graduation looms for the class of 2018, Shelby City Schools is focused on helping its juniors meet state graduation requirements. Assistant Superintendent Paul Walker reported to the Shelby Board of Education last week that Shelby High School is extremely busy as students finish end-of-course exams. According to new state standards for the […]
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Revisiting Richland Source’s shop dog Tess, one year later
LEXINGTON – Approximately one year ago, John and Linda Brown met a beagle pup named Tess who quickly wiggled her way into their lives. For Linda, their meeting still feels like just yesterday. “I had gone over to Relax, It’s Just Coffee to get a cup of coffee, and the minute I looked at her…I […]
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Finger-painted sound concert limited to 100 tickets at The Ren
MANSFIELD – Children will have the opportunity to explore both art and music in a hands-on environment at the next Teddy Bear Concert at the Renaissance Theatre. Accompanied by Mansfield Symphony cellist Lindsay Brown and the Mansfield Art Center Education staff, the Renaissance presents “Finger-Painted Sound” on Sunday, Jan. 22. During this event, children will […]
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Dr. Hickox clears Santa’s reindeer for Christmas flight
ONTARIO – With Christmas Eve just around the corner, Santa Claus’ local team of reindeer was due to receive their official check-up to be cleared for flight. Two of those reindeer, Belle and Noel, visited Mansfield Veterinary Hospital on Dec. 21 to see their official veterinarian, Dr. Laurie Hickox. “They’re getting their health inspection today,” […]
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Mansfield Municipal Court judges and clerk of court seek reelection in 2017
MANSFIELD – Mansfield Municipal Court Judges Frank Ardis Jr. and Jerry Ault as well as Mansfield Municipal Clerk of Court Dan Smith have filed petitions with the Richland County Board of Elections seeking reelection in 2017. The three men officially announced their intention to run for reelection on Wednesday, Dec. 21. According to Bill Freytag, […]