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By the numbers: Delaware County’s census data shows growth in 10 metrics
DELAWARE — Delaware County’s Economic Development team reports the county is the 22nd fastest-growing county in the United States, as of the 2010 census data. But what are the guiding trends and statistics behind this commonly-said statement — and are factors other than population increasing (or decreasing) for the better? These questions have answers rooted […]
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Delaware announces Point project completion date at State of the City
DELAWARE — Delaware City Manager Paul Brake referred to the Point Improvement Project at William Street and Central Avenue as a “gateway” to the city during Monday’s State of the City event at The Strand Theatre. Well, the new gate is almost open. The new traffic patterns under Norfolk Southern’s railroad bridge will feature dual […]
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Orange’s Mackenzie Carder wins girls wrestling state championship
Olentangy Orange junior wrestler Mackenzie Carder’s two-year wait for a state title is over. The Pioneer topped the podium Sunday.
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Two Liberty boys, Orange’s Knick wrestle to third
DELAWARE — Three Olentangy Liberty boys and two Orange girls finished the state wrestling tournament strong Sunday. Each finished atop the podium after rising from the consolation bracket. Below is a breakdown of how all five grapplers finished, their path to the placement matches, and, of course, photos of the action. All photos credited to […]
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Orange’s Carder advances to title tilt, teammates seek third
DELAWARE — Olentangy Orange’s Mackenzie Carder is on her way to a wrestling state championship match on Sunday after cruising through the quarter and semifinals. Counting Carder, eight Delaware County girls grappled under the Schottenstein Center’s lights on Saturday — four in the main bracket and four in the consolation bracket. Two other Pioneers clawed […]
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Three Liberty wrestlers aim for third place at state wrestling meet
DELAWARE — It was a tough day for the wrestlers from the various Delaware County high schools. Thirteen local boys took the mat for Day Two of the state wrestling tournament, with five of them competing in the quarterfinals and eight in the consolation bracket. Three Liberty Patriots advanced to the semifinals, but didn’t make […]
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8 Delaware County girls move on from day one of state wrestling tournament
13 girls from around Delaware County wrestled on Friday at the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament, with eight of them advancing to Saturday.
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13 Delaware County boys advance in state wrestling tournament
13 boys from around Delaware County advanced to Saturday’s quarterfinal matches at the OHSAA Wrestling State Tournament on Friday.
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Three new buildings bring 255,000 square feet of flex space to Delaware
DELAWARE — PPG Industries isn’t the only one building new space in Delaware’s industrial park. A total of 255,000 square feet of industrial flex space via three spec buildings is either nearly complete or about to break ground. Newmark’s Airport Business Center, 115 Innovation Ct., will feature twin buildings, each with 100,000 square feet of […]