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 […]
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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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, […]
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Shelby’s septic systems due for an upgrade
SHELBY – Ongoing discussions regarding the septic system update on West Main Street in Shelby sparked a debate at Shelby City Council on Monday evening. City officials in Shelby have long been in talks about updating the residencies on West Main Street from septic systems to the city’s sanitary sewer system. These talks were further […]
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Shelby dog attack used to advocate for pit bull ban in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council viewed its most graphic argument in favor of a ban on pit bull dogs within city limits at Tuesday night’s meeting. Mansfield Law Director John Spon arranged for a video viewing of Shelby Police officers forced to fatally shoot a pit bull attacking a man at a residence on Joelynn […]
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Sherrod Brown talks American steel at ArcelorMittal in Shelby
SHELBY – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown discussed steel, the skill gap and the succession of the next president at ArcelorMittal in Shelby on Tuesday. Brown visited the local steel and mining company to discuss “Buy America,” a provision he wrote that would require American-made steel and iron be used for certain taxpayer-funded construction projects, such […]
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Sheriff releases names of suspect, victim in Sunday shooting
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim and the alleged killer in a shooting death reported Sunday night in Mansfield. According to the Sheriff’s Office incident report, 18-year-old Demarcus Delfzon Heard was the victim in a shooting at 862 Lincoln Terrace in Mansfield. On Dec. 18 at approximately 7:45 p.m. the […]
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HobbyTown grand opening brings fun to Ontario
ONTARIO – The Ontario community acquired a store dedicated entirely to providing entertainment with the grand opening of HobbyTown on Friday. Formerly known as HobbyForce, the newly branded and expanded HobbyTown opened at 2400 W. 4th Street in Ontario. Owner Arnie Clawson has been in the business for the past 15 years. “We were able […]
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Mansfield Area Y opens child care service in OhioHealth facility
MANSFIELD – OhioHealth Hospital has partnered with the Mansfield Area Y to provide child care services for OhioHealth associates. The Mansfield Area Y will open the new child care center at OhioHealth’s current child care location, 71 Carpenter Road in Mansfield. A transition date has not yet been determined. “This was an excellent opportunity for […]
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Taylor Steamer is invested in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – Taylor Steamer Cleaning and Restoration is a company that is heavily invested in the city of Mansfield. So much so, that owner Matt Walter has spent his entire life in the same home on Rock Road. It’s the same house he grew up in, and later purchased as an adult for him and […]