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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Local artists beautify Burton Park for community cleanup event
Local artists unite to clean and beautify Burton Park, adding murals and planting wildflowers. Join the community effort!
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Baby Bixler is Richland County’s 1st Eclipse Day birth
MANSFIELD — It is widely recognized in astrology that a solar eclipse signifies new beginnings; a time of cosmic reset and recalibration that encourages you to make bold declarations to the universe. What better way to celebrate such an occasion than with the birth of a new baby? At least, that’s what Meghann and Jamie […]
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Eclipse chasers from near and far descend on Shelby
SHELBY — Keith Rittenhouse worked for numerous years as an educator. Now retired, that passion for educating continued on Monday at Black Fork Brewing Co. in Shelby, where a solar eclipse viewing party took place. Rittenhouse brought a pair of eclipse binoculars and a telescope with an eclipse filter to share with other eclipse viewers […]
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Governor declares state of emergency in Richland County after severe weather
COLUMBUS — Richland was one of 11 counties declared in a state of emergency on Sunday due to the impact of last week’s severe weather. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency across these 11 counties: The tornado that roared through Plymouth Township was classified by the National Weather Service […]
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Newest Playhouse production tells heartwarming story of family ties
MANSFIELD — Family: Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. At least, that’s what the characters learn in “Over the River and Through the Woods,” the newest creative endeavor gracing the stage of the Mansfield Playhouse this weekend. The show tells the story of Nick, a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey, played by […]
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GALLERY: Westmeister Farm celebrates 1-year anniversary in Shelby
SHELBY — Otters and porcupines and kangaroos, oh my! These animals and more reside at Westmeister Farm, a short drive off of State Route 39 on Plymouth Springmill Road in Shelby. On Friday, farm owners Lynn and Shawn Westmeister welcomed a crowd of Richland County elected officials and others to celebrate the one-year anniversary of […]
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Statewide agencies prepare for Friday’s winter weather event
COLUMBUS — As a winter storm is expected to impact Ohio Friday through the weekend with significant snowfall in northeast Ohio, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is monitoring and keeping in constant contact with the National Weather Service and state partners. “As we anticipate this blast of winter weather, I encourage Ohioans to be […]
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GALLERY: Downtown Mansfield celebrates the new year
MANSFIELD — It’s officially 2024! Despite snow and freezing temperatures, downtown Mansfield was filled to the brim with partygoers ready to welcome the new year with an official ball drop and a massive fireworks display. Dan Lew Exchange also hosted a party with the Jimi Vincent Band and Girls Night Out band, as well as […]
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Hello, Dolly! Goodbye, Michael: Broadway stars and a final bow at the Ren this weekend
This weekend’s performance of “Hello, Dolly!” at the Renaissance Theatre features Broadway veterans Jeff Richmond and Jennifer Simard, and a fond farewell for Artistic Director Michael Thomas.