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 […]
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office earns 3rd accreditation, eyes 4th
DELAWARE — Gov. Mike DeWine announced the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) was one of 14 agencies to recently complete the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (OCLEAP) this past February. This marks the third accreditation for the agency and its first state recognition, with two national accreditations previously achieved. The state established OCLEAP in […]
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Delaware landowners voice concerns as ODOT studies U.S. 23/I-71 connector
DELAWARE — Retired Delaware firefighter John Hall has spent the past 26 years living on, improving, farming and — most importantly — saving his land along the border of Delaware and Morrow counties. Now, a proposed interstate connector could run through his front yard — jeopardizing a major financial asset of his retirement. Hall was […]
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Delaware Civil Service Commission approves hiring changes for fire & police departments
DELAWARE — Becoming a first responder is not for the faint of heart, and the city of Delaware’s Civil Service Commission took steps Wednesday to clarify how candidates move through that process. The commission approved the March 2026 police officer certified list, placing six candidates on the eligibility list. It also approved changes to the […]
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Powell debuts master plan for $18M park at historic Bennett Farm
POWELL — Land that has served as a sheep’s grazing pasture since 1855 is now one step closer to becoming the next outdoor destination for folks of all ages. The City of Powell’s Development and Operations committees held a joint meeting Tuesday to learn how 32 acres of historic farmland at Bennett Farm could be […]
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Quiet Giants: Lilly Mae Clay puts a fresh spin on pottery
Quiet Giants spotlights the small businesses rooted right here in Delaware County — resilient, essential and often overlooked. Who should we feature next? Let us know at news@delawaresource.com DELAWARE — Lilly Fathbruckner’s clay-throwing talents first came to life in Mrs. Stump’s ceramics class at Buckeye Valley High School. “I knew then I had to do […]
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Amato’s Woodfired Pizza still open for business Friday after shed fire
DELAWARE — Smoke filled downtown Delaware’s skies Friday afternoon after a vinyl shed caught fire behind Amato’s Woodfired Pizza and spread to an exterior cooler. Delaware Fire Department Chief Tim Pyle reported no injuries or casualties for both civilians and firefighters as a result of the blaze. Five departments and about 30 firefighters total responded […]
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Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Dunkin’ among tenants in new $20M Trailhead Crossings development
Chick-fil-A, Chipotle and Dunkin’ are among the tenants planned for the $20 million Trailhead Crossings shopping center after Delaware City Council approved a zoning map amendment for the 10.3-acre Sunbury Road property.