Renee Vaughan narrowly wins Delaware County commissioner seat, triggering an automatic recount; see what her term could mean for growth plans.
Delaware County Commissioners
Posted inLocal Government
Democrat Ryan Grissinger, Republican Renee Vaughan compete for county commissioner spot
Come Jan. 2, Democrat Ryan Grissinger or Republican Renee Vaughan will occupy the seat held by Barb Lewis since 2015.
Posted inLocal Government
Commissioners purchase 25 acres of Buckeye Valley land after price compromise
Delaware County commissioners voted to purchase land on County Home Road after initially denying the purchase because of the sale price.
Posted inPublic Safety
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office receives $500K grant for inmate addiction treatment
See how Delaware County’s $500K grant expands jail addiction treatment, post-release care and efforts to cut recidivism.
Posted inCommunity Life
Delaware County officials recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
DELAWARE — Domestic violence incidents are a frequent reality in Delaware County. “Every day in Delaware County, there is a domestic violence incident— more than one probably,” said Delaware County Sheriff Jeff Balzer.
Posted inLocal Government
Delaware County commissioners decline to buy 25-acre Buckeye Valley parcel, citing price
Delaware County commissioners rejected a $387K Buckeye Valley land buy, saying the price was too high. Read why the parcel’s future is uncertain.
Posted inLocal Government
Delaware County commissioners award $209K in grants to 15 local nonprofits
DELAWARE — Delaware County commissioners awarded $208,715 to 15 local nonprofits Thursday through the county’s 2026 Community Enhancement Grant program. The program, established in 2014, distributes money from the county’s general fund to nonprofit organizations for specific capital projects.
Posted inGrowth & Development
Preservation Parks seeks to purchase 96 acres for new park in southeastern Delaware County
Preservation Parks seeks grant funding to buy 96 acres in Genoa and Harlem townships for its first southeast Delaware County park. Learn more.
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Delaware County commissioners approve $50 million in bonds for new Columbus Zoo aquarium
Delaware County approved $50M in bonds for the Columbus Zoo’s planned Wolfe Aquarium, with the zoo responsible for repayment. Learn what’s next.
Posted inGrowth & Development
Delaware County commissioners approve annexation of 58 acres into Galena
Delaware County commissioners approved annexing 58 acres into Galena, with village council review next. See what comes next for the land.