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Man pleads guilty to fatal AutoZone shooting
For previous reports on this story, view the video player above. DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – One of three suspects in a fatal August 2023 robbery at a Delaware County auto parts store could spend at least the next 46 years in prison. Zackeyis S. Davis, 23, pleaded guilty last week to one charge each […]
Delaware County growth spurs infrastructure investments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Delaware County’s population is growing rapidly, sparking massive investment plans. According to the U.S. Census, more than 5,100 people moved into the county in 2023 alone. The county has gained more than 17,000 residents just in the past four years. The county’s population is now approaching 232,000 people, a stark increase from […]
Trustees Unanimously Pass A New DCDL Strategic Plan
The culmination of seven months of systematic inquiry, feedback, and analysis. The Delaware County District Library (DCDL) Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18, and passed a new mission statement for the Library – “We open doors to imagination, knowledge, connection, and discovery.”. During...
Top transfers: OMCO Properties purchases $9 million Westerville Road property
The following transactions are the top residential and commercial property transfers for Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield and Licking counties as reported to auditors' offices from June 10 to 14. Listings are as follows: Price; township/city; address; sale date. The seller and buyer are also listed for non-residential transfers. Franklin County's top residential sale ...
US23 Enhancements Included In This Week’s The Loop From ODOT
This week’s edition of “The Loop” from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) hits very close to home! Included among the stores is coverage of the recent announcement concerning US 23 as it traverses Delaware County. Stories include:. Enhancing US 23: A Road to Safer Travel. Governor...
Proposal needs $2B to fix 23 miles of congested Columbus highway
(The Center Square) – The Ohio Department of Transportation says it needs nearly $2 billion to slow the growth of commute times and make a stretch of highway in one of the state’s fastest-growing counties safer. Delaware County’s population has more than doubled in more than 20 years...
Celebrating 50 Years At Preservation Parks Of Delaware County
A day full of excitement, exploration, and community spirit. The community is invited to join the adventure and celebrate Preservation Parks’ 50th anniversary. This milestone event promises a day full of excitement, exploration, and community spirit. Here’s what attendees can look forward to:. Discover the New Primitive Trail.
Discover Delaware County’s Fishing Trail
A diverse playground for outdoor adventurers. Delaware County stands out not only for its retail offerings, culinary scene, picturesque golf courses, and quaint historic town centers, but also for its abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Boasting the longest shoreline of any Ohio county—over 140 miles—it’s a magnet for nature lovers.
Editorial: U.S. 23 connection a must
Northwest Ohioans should not be fooled, improvements planned for U.S. 23 between Waldo and Worthington are for the safety and convenience of the upscale residents of Delaware County. Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation are making a mighty effort to sell the reduction of 39 traffic lights to 7 at a cost of $1.4 to $1.9 billion as a significant improvement in connection between Toledo and Columbus. (“Ohio details overhaul for end of U.S. 23,” Tuesday) Read more Blade editorials But the governor knows only a highway connection between Toledo and Columbus with a bypass from U.S. 23 east to Interstate 71 makes significant commerce between Columbus and Toledo likely.
Dive Into The Past: The History Of Swimming In Delaware County
This Thursday, Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) volunteers, Steve Schmitt and Bill Rietz, will be presenting an engaging program on the history of swimming in Delaware County. The event will take place at The Barn at Stratford from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. You can register here, or simply drop by to join the fun.
Air Quality Alert Issued for Thursday, June 20, in Central Ohio
COLUMBUS, OH, June 19, 2024 — The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Thursday, June 20, due to expected unhealthy levels of air pollution for sensitive groups in Central Ohio. The alert affects Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, and Licking counties, where ground-level ozone pollution is anticipated to reach an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 101, categorized as Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
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