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.
Posted inLife and Culture
Brownella Cottage haunted by friendly spirits in Galion
GALION – “Are there any spirits here?” This was the question posed by paranormal investigator Barry Moneysmith in the foyer of Brownella Cottage in Galion. In my sweaty palms I held two metal dowsing rods, commonly used by paranormal investigators as a way to communicate with the other side. “If there are any spirits here, […]
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October puts spotlight on domestic violence
MANSFIELD – Every nine seconds, a woman in the United States is assaulted or beaten. It’s a harrowing statistic, and one brought firmly to the forefront of people’s minds at Monday’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month kickoff in downtown Mansfield. Sponsored by The Domestic Violence Shelter, the annual event marks October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month […]
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Saving babies means thinking inside the box
Author’s note: This is not a sad story. It’s easy to think that at first blush. The topic of infant mortality can make people uncomfortable; it’s terrifying to think about as a parent and a seemingly impossible issue to tackle in healthcare. But this is not a sad story. It’s a story of hope – […]
Posted inGray Matters
Positive Aging Expo celebrates aging gracefully
MANSFIELD – Some people dread getting older, treating birthdays as simply marking the fact that their age is creeping upwards. Teresa Cook celebrates aging. “The opposite of aging is not a good thing,” she said with a laugh. “Life is precious, and so is staying healthy and having that good quality of life.” Such is […]
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Keeping babies alive requires collaboration, creative thinking
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part three of a three-part series on infant mortality in Richland County. Part one was Tuesday. Part two was Wednesday. MANSFIELD – When looking for a safe sleep environment for a newborn baby, probably the last thought to come to mind is a cardboard box. In fact, a 2013 survey showed that […]
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Local doctors aim to change the fate of babies born into poverty
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of a three-part series on infant mortality in Richland County. Part one was Tuesday. Part three is Thursday. MANSFIELD – Imagine a pregnant woman being forced to choose between carrying a healthy baby, or her addiction to drugs. This is a reality for many patients of Lavonne Downing, a women’s health […]
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Infant mortality a complex problem locally and nationally
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part one of a three-part series on infant mortality in Richland County. Parts two and three will follow on Wednesday and Thursday. MANSFIELD – There are seven plots of land in Mansfield Cemetery where babies are buried. Scattered across the cemetery’s expansive grounds, these sections play host to hundreds of tiny coffins. […]
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The New Store styles students in need
MANSFIELD – Hundreds of local students are starting the school year on the right, well-dressed foot with help from The New Store. For the past decade, The New Store has assisted families in financial need with dressing students from kindergarten through eighth grade for the school year. It’s the most popular of the five programs […]