Big Walnut’s Jamier Brown sets state marks at Lexington regional meet
LEXINGTON — Jamier Brown etched his name in the state record books Friday afternoon. Big Walnut’s junior sprint specialist and an Ohio State football recruit, Brown set new Division II…
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Open Source: Unity Park debuts smaller splash pad as part of long-term redevelopment plan
Unity Park opens a new splash pad as part of ongoing upgrades, but residents noticed it is drastically different than the larger Veterans Park splash pad.
New report finds mental health concerns remain high among college students
Mental health concerns remain high among college students; learn how to improve communication and find support resources today.
Sunbury Planning and Zoning commission approves plans for restaurant-focused Local Provision development
Sunbury Planning and Zoning approves Local Provision, a new restaurant-focused development — discover what’s coming to the west side.
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Bite Club: A year of local food and the stories behind it
Bite Club started one year ago with a simple idea: eat great local food, and tell people about it. At the time, it felt like a dream assignment. Try good food and write about it. Easy. But it didn’t stay simple for long. I remember reading through the comments on…
Bears, bobcats and badgers: Ohio’s wild side is quietly rebounding
Rare wildlife like bobcats and black bears is returning to Ohio as humans retreat indoors—discover more about this surprising trend now.
Ohio data center tax break cost $1.4 billion more than expected in 2025
This story was originally published by Signal Statewide. Sign up for their free newsletters at SignalOhio.org/subscribe. Ohio’s biggest tax break for data centers is more expensive than once thought. A lot more expensive. In 2024, the state sales tax exemption for data centers cost Ohio about $555 million in revenue, four times…
Ready, Set, Wake: How to kick off boating season smoothly
DELAWARE — From casting lines to making wakes, Memorial Day weekend serves as the unofficial start of boating season as families fill waterways across Delaware County. Whether it’s someone’s first time out on the water, or they’re a seasoned sailor, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Watercraft Division and America’s…
Open Source: Can Delaware’s wastewater treatment plant keep up with city growth?
DELAWARE — Everyone who lives in Delaware, especially those who have lived here for longer than 10 years, knows that the city’s growth is unprecedented. Delaware’s population is nearing 45,000, based on city estimates, meaning since 2000, the city’s population has almost doubled in size. The city’s approximately 310,000 total…
Sunbury City Council approves agreement for Cheshire Road improvements for Kintner Crossing
SUNBURY — Sunbury City Council approved an ordinance’s third reading that lays out where several new roads around the Kintner Crossing development will go during Wednesday’s meeting. The 9.26-acre agreement highlights New Cheshire Road, which will add a second contact point between West Cherry Street and what the developer’s blueprint…
Powell spa owner arrested on prostitution charges part of larger Ohio operation
POWELL — Law enforcement officers arrested and charged a Worthington woman with promoting prostitution and money laundering after they searched a massage spa in Powell where she worked. Yixiang He, 51, was charged with one count of promoting prostitution and one count of money laundering, according to the Delaware County…
Open Source: What does failure of the Developmental Disabilities levy mean for services?
The levy failure puts key disability services at risk; learn how upcoming votes could impact local support programs.
Bye-bye Bambi: Powell explores possible deer population control modeled after Worthington
Powell considers a deer management plan after Worthington’s success, with public input needed.
Dempsey Middle School students and staff safe after brief lockdown
Dempsey Middle School resumes normal activities after lockdown over a BB gun.
Delaware County leaders highlight critical role of compassion and access in mental health care
Discover how a mother and son’s mental health journey used local resources — learn how to access support in Delaware County today.
Powell votes to expand DORA days and hours
Powell City Council expands DORA for daily downtown outdoor drinking until midnight.
Park Bench People: How to get your own commemorative park bench
Honor a loved one with a commemorative bench or tree in Delaware parks — learn how to apply and create a lasting tribute today.
What happens when a hazardous materials spill occurs in Delaware County
Learn how Delaware County prepares for and responds to frequent small hazmat spills.
98 percent of Ohio’s missing children were recovered safely in 2025
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the 2025 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. “My heart weighs heavy with every child who goes missing,” Yost said. “I am grateful to Ohio law enforcement for their…
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