December 2011 - Page 3 of 39 - The Delaware Gazette

Michael Ross Ekelberry

Michael Ross Ekelberry, 41, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, in Cleveland.

Dec 30 2011 | Posted in Obituaries | Read More »

It was a fascinating Christmas. Among the presents I received were a bacon cookbook, a bacon candy bar and a spectacular T-shirt that says, “Bacon is a vegetable” on the front of it. Clearly, my family has realized that I really like bacon. The candy bar is already gone and I’ll certainly be wearing the shirt and using the cookbook, but if you weren’t as fortunate in the gift department, you might just be heading back to the store to return some of your gifts.

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Dr. Charles William Keller Sr.

A pianist who took great pleasure in sharing his appreciation for music with friends, Charles William Keller Sr., 81, of Delaware, passed away peacefully in the hospice room at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Ohio, early Tuesday (Dec. 27, 2011).

Dec 30 2011 | Posted in Obituaries | Read More »

City OK’s budget highlighted by less spending

Delaware City Council adopted a revised 2012 budget, a spending plan that reflects a slight decrease in revenue as well as a decrease in expenditures compared to the 2011.

Dec 29 2011 | Posted in Current News | Read More »

AP-GfK Poll: In 2012, it can only get better

WASHINGTON — Americans are hopeful for what 2012 will bring for their families and the country, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll, though most say 2011 was a year they would rather forget.

Dec 29 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Unemployment claims rise after steady declines

WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week after three weeks of decline.

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Ocie O. Harter

Ocie O. Harter of Ostrander, died Tuesday (Dec. 27, 2011) in the Delaware Court Health Care Center.

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Mark Alan Wooten

Mark Alan Wooten, 50, of New Albany, passed away Friday (Dec. 23, 2011) at the Ohio State University East Hospital, Columbus.