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When help can’t wait: How Southeast Healthcare responds to mental health crises
Crisis teams often do their work quietly. They meet someone in an emergency room after midnight, respond when a person in jail is struggling or accompany a police officer checking on a resident who may need more than law enforcement alone can provide. In Delaware and Morrow counties, Southeast Healthcare plays a central role in […]
Security isn’t what it used to be – neither is Schmidt
MANSFIELD – A state-of-the-art card reader does not offer much protection if the door it is attached to will not stay shut. Brian Schmidt, owner of Schmidt Total Protection, sees that kind of problem more often than people might expect. A business may be ready to upgrade its electronic access system, only for Schmidt’s team […]
Can solar really save homeowners money? Buckeye Renewables answers common questions
Opening an electric bill has become an increasingly unpleasant experience for many homeowners. With electricity rates rising and household energy demands growing, more people are looking for ways to take control of what they spend each month. Dustin Blue, owner of Buckeye Renewables, believes understanding the numbers is the first step toward making that decision.
Delaware County Foundation’s Evening of Generosity celebrates a community committed to giving back
Every year, people across Delaware County find different ways to give back to the place they call home.The annual Evening of Generosity celebrates individuals and organizations whose service extends well beyond a single night. Awards recognize an outstanding young person or group, business, volunteer, and individuals who embody the spirit of philanthropy.“The event is an […]
A community vision rises over the stage at Boardman Arts Park
For years, visitors of Boardman Arts Park have watched the space evolve from an empty field into one of Delaware’s most distinctive community gathering places. Now, its most ambitious addition yet is beginning to rise.
Peaky Fever! This local milliner is crafting caps and community
Newsboy caps seem to be everywhere in Delaware County. Last winter, a group got together for a screening at the Strand Theatre– all of them wearing caps with all kinds of patterns and colors, the hats a part of the evening’s unofficial dress code. Prior to the movie showing, guests visited a showcase of caps […]
No parking: Growth Coach believes remaining stagnant in business is always a choice
Brad Schneider believes most business owners already know what they need to do next. The difficult part is confronting what has stopped them from doing it. That was the situation facing Leah Cottrill of SERVPRO of Northwest Columbus when she first met Schneider at a workshop hosted by a local bank. Cottrill believed she and […]
91 years later, CME is still built around ‘people helping people’
In 1935, a Columbus firefighter needed a truck. After being denied a loan, his fellow firefighters came together to help. They pooled together some money, giving their colleague the financial support he could not find elsewhere. Founded at the Old Station 16 House, CME Federal Credit Union started with that act of mutual aid. “They […]
Trust Scioto Title with Your Next Real Estate Transaction
For Jon Lindahl, starting his own business wasn’t a sudden leap, it was an idea that followed him for many years, until the time was right. In early 2026, when he decided it was finally time to open his own Title & Escrow Company, one of his first calls was to Community Manager Laurie Ledon […]
