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Alert, alert: How Delaware County residents can prepare for severe weather

Alert, alert: How Delaware County residents can prepare for severe weather

Stay safe in Delaware County — sign up for Delco Alerts and learn how to receive severe weather warnings directly to your phone.

by Jack Slemenda May 29, 2026

Grand jury indicts Powell spa owner on money laundering, prostitution-related charges

Grand jury indicts Powell spa owner on money laundering, prostitution-related charges

by Jack Slemenda May 28, 2026

New $7 million joint emergency services Station 11 is fully operational as of Saturday

New $7 million joint emergency services Station 11 is fully operational as of Saturday

by Taylor Henninger May 26, 2026

Powell spa owner arrested on prostitution charges part of larger Ohio operation

Powell spa owner arrested on prostitution charges part of larger Ohio operation

by Taylor Henninger May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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Dempsey Middle School students and staff safe after brief lockdown

Dempsey Middle School students and staff safe after brief lockdown

by Jack Slemenda May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

What happens when a hazardous materials spill occurs in Delaware County

What happens when a hazardous materials spill occurs in Delaware County

by Brittany Schock May 19, 2026

Does downtown Delaware have a cockroach problem? Here’s what inspection records show

Does downtown Delaware have a cockroach problem? Here’s what inspection records show

by Taylor Henninger May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Explaining e-bikes: What’s legal in Delaware, and what’s not?

Explaining e-bikes: What’s legal in Delaware, and what’s not?

by Jack Slemenda May 11, 2026

Swatting threats prompt lockdowns at Olentangy district high schools

Swatting threats prompt lockdowns at Olentangy district high schools

by Jack Slemenda May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Delaware installs $67K radon mitigation systems at COhatch, City Hall following elevated levels

Delaware installs $67K radon mitigation systems at COhatch, City Hall following elevated levels

by Taylor Henninger May 7, 2026

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What happens when the Columbus Zoo evacuates? Officials explain after recent threats

What happens when the Columbus Zoo evacuates? Officials explain after recent threats

by Jack Slemenda May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Desi Tadka’s food license revoked due to uncleanliness, cockroach issues

Desi Tadka’s food license revoked due to uncleanliness, cockroach issues

by Taylor Henninger April 29, 2026

Semi driver charged in fatal I-71 crash given $500K bond in Delaware County

Semi driver charged in fatal I-71 crash given $500K bond in Delaware County

by Taylor Henninger April 13, 2026April 14, 2026

Trial dates set for Willis Education Center student charged with firearm possession at school

Trial dates set for Willis Education Center student charged with firearm possession at school

by Taylor Henninger April 9, 2026

Delaware County sheriff declines ACLU request to remove ICE from federal contract

Delaware County sheriff declines ACLU request to remove ICE from federal contract

by Jack Slemenda April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Topless trucks: Why Delaware’s ‘Can Opener’ bridge continues to claim victims

Topless trucks: Why Delaware’s ‘Can Opener’ bridge continues to claim victims

by Jack Slemenda April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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