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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Evaluating Richland County’s disaster response team
SHELBY – On Tuesday, I wore a very different hat than I normally have on. In typical fashion, I was asked by the Richland County Emergency Management Agency to observe their full-scale emergency exercise of Richland County’s emergency response personnel. However, this time it was as a participant. The emergency exercise took place on Tuesday […]
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Neos plans bigger, better Boots & Ballet event
MANSFIELD – Neos Dance Theatre and Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center are combining for Boots & Ballet, the artistic collaboration of the season. Last year, the community was first introduced to the idea of horses and ballet as a complementary pairing. In the event’s second year, Neos Artistic Director Bobby Wesner is taking that idea and […]
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Shelby Police Dept. incorporates body cameras
SHELBY – The Shelby Police Department took a major step in updating department technology with the addition of five body cameras for its officers. While the use of body cameras has been somewhat controversial in law enforcement circles, Shelby Police Chief Lance Combs advocated for their use as a way to boost his officers’ actions, […]
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Haring Realty offers 3D home tours
MANSFIELD – Local home sellers and buyers can take advantage of the newest market technology through Haring Realty’s addition of 3D home tours. Using a 3D camera, realtors are able to photograph an entire home layout and allow buyers to take a tour of a home from the comfort of their own homes. Peter Haring, […]
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Shelby teen cites peer pressure in making bomb threat
MANSFIELD – Peer pressure played a large role in landing an 18-year-old Shelby student in juvenile court after he made a bomb threat to Shelby High School. During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Ron Spon determined the juvenile was a viable candidate for the court’s diversion program. However, his decision came after a lengthy discussion […]
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Shelby Schools move forward after failed levy
SHELBY – The Shelby City Schools district will be operating on a leaner budget these days after a tax renewal levy failed to pass during the March 15 primary election. However, Superintendent Tim Tarvin assured that while the expansion of staff and programs may not be an option right now, no staff or programs would […]
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Kasich and Clinton take Ohio, Richland Co.
MANSFIELD – Ohio Gov. John Kasich won his home state in Tuesday’s presidential primary election, with Richland County supporting him. Major news networks declared Kasich the winner shortly before 9 p.m. As of 11:30 p.m., the Ohio Secretary of State reported Kasich was ahead with 43 percent of the vote after 41 percent of Ohio […]
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Maple Syrup Festival honors a timeless tradition
LUCAS – Maple syrup is more than a delicious addition to your morning pancakes. Just outside Lucas, it’s a historical tradition honored every year with the Maple Syrup Festival at Malabar Farm State Park. The free festival has been held continuously since 1977. Siera Marth, assistant park manager at Malabar Farm State Park, said visitors […]