Meet the Delaware Citizens Academy class of 2026 graduates and learn how to join the next session in 2027.
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Arena Fair Theatre Company to stage ‘Anastasia’ The Musical at Buckeye Valley High School
See Arena Fair’s Anastasia at Buckeye Valley June 26-28, with $15 tickets at the door or online; get showtimes and tickets.
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The Strand Theater’s Meaningful Movies series to explore gender issues June 30
Join the Strand Theatre June 30 for ‘Close to You’ and a panel on gender issues — get tickets and be part of the conversation.
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Preservation Parks launches mobile app featuring trail maps, park events
Explore Delaware County’s parks with the free OuterSpatial app — access trail maps, events, and real-time info today.
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98 percent of Ohio’s missing children were recovered safely in 2025
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the 2025 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. “My heart weighs heavy with every child who goes missing,” Yost said. “I am grateful to Ohio law enforcement for their diligent work to bring these […]
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Delaware man to serve life in prison for rape
DELAWARE — Following a four day trial, a Delaware County jury found John “Joel” Schaefer, a 76-year-old Delaware man, guilty of 1 count of Rape (a felony of the first degree), 2 counts of Gross Sexual Imposition (a felony of the fourth degree and a felony of the third degree), 1 count of Tampering with […]
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2026 Olentangy River Festival Date, Conservation Awards and Rain Barrel Sponsorship Announced
DELAWARE — The City of Delaware Public Utilities Department is excited to announce the 13th annual Olentangy River Festival (ORF) will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 12pm – 3pm, at Mingo Park, 500 E. Lincoln Avenue, Delaware. The festival will have information booths from environmental organizations, live music, raffle prizes, rain barrel raffles, […]
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Main Street Delaware announces 2026 Farmers’ Market, new road closure format
Discover the 2026 Downtown Delaware Farmers’ Market with a new street layout every Saturday.
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A guide to liquor-related ballot questions this Election Day
Ohio voters face local alcohol sale questions this Election Day.
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Main Street Delaware’s May 1 event features COSI Science Festival
DELAWARE — Celebrate America 250 at Main Street Delaware’s May 1 First Friday by exploring interactive, hands-on STEAM experiments and creative activities inspired by the discoveries and innovations of American inventors. All activities will take place in downtown Delaware, along Sandusky Street, from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Participation is free with no registration required. This exciting evening […]