DELAWARE COUNTY — Shortly after midnight, Friday, August 14, 9-1-1 received a call from a Bean Oller Road resident indicating shots fired in or near their home. The caller said his wife had been shot. Within minutes, shortly after first responders’ arrival, the victim was transported to the hospital.
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Seats of Justice: Historic Delaware County Courthouse featured in Supreme Court of Ohio series
Explore Delaware County’s 1869 courthouse, its Lady Justice statue and role in Ohio history in the Supreme Court’s “Seats of Justice” series.
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City seeks public input on pedestrian safety improvement projects
Delaware seeks feedback on pedestrian safety upgrades at six locations; review the map and submit comments by Sept. 8, 2026.
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The Strand’s Free Summer Kids Series brings in donations for Delaware County nonprofits
Strand’s free kids series drew 2,400 patrons and hundreds of donations for Delaware nonprofits; see how families gave back.
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Delaware County authorities involved in crackdown on organized retail crime
Ohio retail-crime task forces charged 46 people and recovered stolen goods in a statewide blitz involving Delaware County agencies; read the results.
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More than $675,000 in missing money discovered at the 2026 Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS – Thousands of attendees at this year’s Ohio State Fair took the first step to reconnect with their missing money thanks to outreach and educational efforts of the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds. The Fair officially concluded this evening.
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife makes example of 21-year-old Ohio poacher
Ohio poacher Carter Hickey pleaded guilty to 17 wildlife crimes, drawing jail, fines and a five-year hunting ban; report tips at 1-844-FWS-TIPS.
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Powell Police Sgt. inspires his Mount Vernon softball team with fight against cancer
Read how Powell Police Sgt. and Mount Vernon softball coach Ryan Pentz is facing lung cancer while inspiring his team to fight.
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Dangerous substances appear in Ohio’s drug supply
Ohio warns orphine opioids and veterinary sedatives are in the drug supply; call 911, give naloxone and stay with anyone overdosing.
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171st Ohio State Fair opens in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to officially open the 171st Ohio State Fair on Wednesday. This marks a celebration of the completion of major improvements at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, including the debut of the […]