Latest Updates
- Channing St. proposal debated - 6:00 am
- Hayes planning events for class of 2021 - 6:00 am
- SourcePoint awards community grants - 6:00 am
- City recognized by state auditor - 6:00 am
- Hayes to film ‘Little Women’ performance - 6:00 am
- Hatfield delivers State of Village address - 6:00 am
- Dickinson pursuing passion - 6:00 am
- Powell moving forward with wellness center study - 6:00 am updated: 5:21 pm.
- DPHD: Death toll now 70 - 4:20 pm
- Preservation Parks hosts hike program - 6:00 am
- District adapting to technology needs - 6:00 am
- Carfagna elected asst. majority floor leader - 6:00 am
- DPHD reporting 3 more deaths due to COVID-19 - 3:25 pm
- Safe Haven Baby Box for unwanted infants installed in Sunbury - 12:04 pm
- Buffers provide great protection - 6:00 am
- Leaders sound off on DC riot - 6:00 am
- 15-year wait over: Zoo welcomes baby koala - 6:00 am
- BV West principal earns School Bell Award - 6:00 am
- Powell considering tax changes - 6:00 am
- Celebrating America’s love affair with bacon - 6:00 am
- Hybrid learning to return - 6:00 am
NEWS

Hatfield delivers State of Village address
SUNBURY — As this village transitions into a city, its mayor, Tommy Hatfield, gave a sobering State of the Village speech on Jan. 6, just hours ...

Dickinson pursuing passion
After 25 years of leading Stratford Ecological Center as its executive director, Jeff Dickinson is ready to relinquish the title. Recently, Dickinson ...

Powell moving forward with wellness center study
Last month, Powell City Council began discussing the prospects of a community recreation center, and during its Jan. 5 meeting, the first step in the ...
January 12th, 2021 updated: January 12th, 2021. |

DPHD: Death toll now 70
After two persons died over the weekend, the number of deaths in Delaware County due to COVID-19 now stands at 70.“We’re saddened to relea...

Preservation Parks hosts hike program
SUNBURY — To help those who have committed to getting healthier in 2021, Preservation Parks of Delaware County is offering a winter walking prog...

District adapting to technology needs
The Delaware City Schools Technology Department, like the rest of the district, had to make changes to accommodate needs of students and staff during ...
SPORTS

BV Athletic Boosters address COVID-19
The ongoing pandemic has changed just about everything … for just about everyone.People work differently, or from different places. They eat dif...

Barons top Jags to open league play
The Buckeye Valley boys basketball team got back to its winning ways Saturday night, knocking off host Wellington 65-49 to open league play.The Barons...
January 11th, 2021 updated: January 12th, 2021. |

Patriots outlast Wildcats, 64-60
Henry Hinkle and Ty Foster made plays all night, including when it mattered most as the Olentangy Liberty boys basketball team held on for a 64-60 OCC...
January 8th, 2021 updated: January 8th, 2021. |

Bucks up against it with COVID, Bama
After a week full of rumors and concern regarding its status, Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game has been given the of...

Golden Eagles hand Barons 1st loss
The Big Walnut basketball team started fast and finished strong on the way to a 73-56 non-league win over visiting Buckeye Valley Thursday night in Su...

Amabile, Pacers stay hot in win over Vikings
Alexis Amabile stayed hot Wednesday, following up a 21-point effort from the day before with a 27-point performance to lead the Delaware Hayes girls b...
LIFE

The Amish Cook: Gloria answers questions from readers
I received several letters from readers with questions that got my mind spinning. Let’s each grab a cup of tea (okay, you can have your coffee i...

Yoders host hog butchering day
Hi there, we are having a blessed, busy week. Daniel’s parents from the Amish community in Danville, Ohio, came for a visit last week and have n...

Decade of love with the Yoders
Thinking about what I am going to fill you in on this week brought to mind the dearest person to me on earth. Meet my husband Daniel Yoder! I got to k...

Local teen receives Eagle Scout Award
An Ostrander teen was honored in an Eagle Court of Honor on Sept. 28.Brendan Sayer, a Fairbanks High School student, is a member of Troop 284 out of B...

School bus safety takes center stage
COLUMBUS – The week of Oct. 21-25 has been designated National School Bus Safety Week. This year’s theme, “My School Bus, The Safest...
OPINION

Preserving Sawmill Parkway as limited access road
Don’t put the cart before the horse.The old saying is apt in considering the rezoning proposal before the Liberty Township Zoning Commission bot...

Crime didn’t take back seat during pandemic
Welcome 2021! There really is something refreshing about starting a new year. Maybe it’s the excitement of the next chapter. Or maybe it’s...

Labyrinth at OWU provides peace, serenity
I made a spur of the moment visit to the labyrinth on the grounds of Ohio Wesleyan University during the hectic week before Christmas. It’s as i...

History behind Vietnam Veterans of America
The Vietnam Veterans of America’s founding principle is, “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.”Vietnam Veter...

Two stars responsible for Gemini constellation
In my younger days, I used a simple technique for learning the constellations. Start with an easy one to find and work your way outward from it.Look t...

DCDL’s year in review
My New Year’s edition of “Glad You Asked” is always a nice way to give a glance at the Delaware County District Library’s year...