MANSFIELD – Drivers notorious for ignoring the little orange envelopes on their windshield signifying a parking violation in Mansfield should prepare for a heftier penalty in the near future. Mansfield City Council unanimously passed the first reading of an update to the city’s codified ordinances regarding unpaid or default parking judgments. In a nutshell, 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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Mansfield discusses animal control to protect against dangerous dogs
MANSFIELD – Members of Mansfield City Council continued discussions on Tuesday regarding an animal control officer within the city, with one administrator calling it an issue of “life and death.” Law Director John Spon advocated for the creation of an animal control officer, saying response times would be quicker when a dangerous animal like a […]
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Mansfield Police adds 4 officers to force
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Police Department is up to a complete force of 86 officers after swearing in four new officers to the force on Monday. Bryan Nieman, Mark Boggs, Roland Flick and Alan Swaggard all took their official oath of office in Mansfield Council chambers on Monday. The four men will be assigned to […]
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3rd Street Family Health Services expands with 5 Points Primary Care
MANSFIELD – Healthcare services expanded in Mansfield on Monday with the official opening of a new family care practice downtown. Third Street Family Health Services cut the ribbon on Five Points Primary Care on Nov. 14, giving the community another option for family healthcare. Jared Pollick, CEO of Third Street Family Health Services, said the […]
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Petit Tresor Boutique highlights local products
MANSFIELD – A new boutique in Mansfield is dedicated to locally-made, unique gifts and home decor, just in time for the holidays. Located at 1680 S. Main Street in Mansfield, Petit Tresor Boutique is the home of antiques, home decor, local made gifts, jewelry, furniture and more. At least 16 vendors rent space or cosign […]
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Gingerbread houses provide a creative treat at Kingwood
MANSFIELD – Sweet treats filled the service room at Kingwood Center Gardens on Saturday, as colorful gingerbread houses began to take shape. More than 30 children and their families gathered to make creative masterpieces out of gingerbread, icing and candy as part of Kingwood Center Gardens’ annual gingerbread house classes. It’s a tradition that Kingwood […]
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Mansfield honors those who serve on Veterans Day
MANSFIELD – On the 11th day of the 11th month, in the 11th hour in downtown Mansfield, a question was asked: What is a veteran? A crowd of locals gathered to honor the service of America’s military past and present gathered their coats and scarves closer against the November chill, and pondered the question. Men […]
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Dark comedy “It’s Only Murder” opens Friday at Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD – Murder, betrayal, sex and laughter will grace the Second Stage at the Mansfield Playhouse this weekend with “It’s Only Murder.” The play tells the story of a mild-mannered accountant Jerome, who finds out his wife, Francine, has purchased a gun. Then he finds out from his neighbor, Janice, that her husband is having […]
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‘A Christmas Carol’ brings heart, humanity to the Ren
MANSFIELD – The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge will kick off the holiday season this weekend as the Renaissance Theatre presents a musical re-imagination of Charles Dickens’ classic story, “A Christmas Carol.” First published by Dickens in 1843, “A Christmas Carol” tells the story of prosperous curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge, who believes personal wealth is far more […]
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Holiday Bazaar benefits Toy Time, local businesses
LEXINGTON – Local families can get a head-start on holiday shopping and donate a toy for a child in need this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Civic Center, a Holiday Bazaar & Toy Drive benefit local businesses as well as local children on behalf of Toy Time. The event […]