Open Source: ODOT says U.S. Route 42 sinkhole should be fixed by late fall
A sinkhole has been sitting along U.S. Route 42 since late July and ODOT is hoping to fix it by late fall.
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For Jon Lindahl, starting his own business wasn’t a sudden leap, it was an idea that followed him for many years, until the time was right. In early 2026, when…
Delaware County commissioners approve $50 million in bonds for new Columbus Zoo aquarium
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Read how an Ohio newsroom rushed to cover 9/11 with an extra edition while tracking the attacks’ local impact.
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Attention photographers: Enter the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is now accepting submissions for the 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the 2027 stamp. This year’s theme is “Mammals,” and the contest is open until Tuesday, Sept. 15 for Ohio residents age 18…
Delaware County commissioners approve annexation of 58 acres into Galena
Delaware County commissioners approved annexing 58 acres into Galena, with village council review next. See what comes next for the land.
U.S. Marshals: 79 reported missing children found in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A total of 79 reported missing children have been found in Ohio during Operation Meridian, according to the United States Marshals Pete Elliott, of Northern Ohio and, Michael Black of Southern Ohio. The U.S. Marshals Service, in coordination with its federal, state, and local partners announced Monday morning…
Ohio father and son convicted for their roles in murder of USPS mail carrier
CLEVELAND – A federal jury convicted a father and son Thursday for their roles in the pre-meditated murder of an on-duty United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier in March of 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. After a nearly two-week-long trial in…
11-year-old killed when truck strikes Wayne County house
An 11-year-old boy was killed when a truck struck a house just before midnight on Friday night, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Is your street on the list? Powell plans nearly $3 million in road work
Powell will spend nearly $3M on road and shared-use path repairs across 30 locations; see whether your street is on the list.
Delaware County’s economic development director weighs in on growth, jobs and what’s next
Delaware County Economic Development Administrator Chad Smith looks at economic strength’s across the county and what those strengths mean for the future.
Registration runs through Sept. 25 for Ohio Wesleyan’s Fall 2026 Lifelong Learning Institute
Ohio Wesleyan’s fall Lifelong Learning Institute offers 12 classes for Delaware County residents 55+ Oct. 5-Nov. 13; register by Sept. 25.
Bite Club: Brew’d Coffee & Donut Shop finds success in coffee and community
Visit Brew’d Coffee & Donut Shop in Hayesville for homemade donuts, breakfast sandwiches, specialty drinks and a warm community feel.
Lights, camera, career: How an OHVA teacher’s virtual classroom earned her top recognition
DELAWARE — Dainta Teeple’s virtual classroom has become a place where students do more than learn about media — they work like they’re part of a media company. That approach recently earned the Ohio Virtual Academy teacher statewide recognition. The 2026 Virtual Teacher of the Year recognition put a spotlight…
Then & Now: The Labor Day story
Trace Labor Day’s roots, Ohio’s early role and today’s worker challenges; reflect on why the September holiday honors labor.
OHSAA awards scholarships to 6 Delaware County student-athletes
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association and its six District Athletic Boards have awarded $198,000 to recent high school graduates as part of the OHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program. In addition, the OHSAA has sent $1,250 to each member high school, a grand total of $1,020,000, to assist with items…
Sept. 4: Delaware-area high school football roundup
Buckeye Valley rallies to take down River Valley Buckeye Valley rallied from behind to knock off Caledonia River Valley for a 35-21 verdict at Buckeye Valley on Sept. 4 in Ohio football action. RV showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 6-0 advantage…
Sunbury explains Flock camera use, response to Big Walnut swatting hoax
Sunbury City Manager Daryl Hennessy detailed Flock cameras in the city, and recapped law enforcement’s safe handling of a swatting hoax at Big Walnut High School.
League of Women Voters Airstream tour stops in Delaware Sept. 4
DELAWARE — The League of Women Voters of Ohio brings its “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power” Airstream tour to Delaware on Friday, Sept. 4. The statewide voter registration tour uses a 20-foot Caravel Airstream trailer to connect with new and first-time voters, provide nonpartisan election information and help eligible…
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