SYLVIA ZIMMERMAN In keeping with the campaign declaration, “You didn’t build that!” I offer the story of James J. Hill, a name on the lips or in the memory of almost no one, a true “forgotten man.” He was born in a log cabin in Ontario, Canada, in 1838. His father died when Hill was young […]
GARY BUDZAK Staff Writer Singer Delbert McClinton and his son Clay will headline the 2013 Jeff’s Jam, it was announced during the Delaware City Council meeting last week. “It’s kind of a package deal, which is fantastic,”Kyle Meyer, one of the event’s organizers, told council. “Delbert’s won a couple of Grammys, so we’re expecting a few […]
DUSTIN ENSINGER Staff Writer A long-awaited study of county government facilities is set to get underway within weeks. The Delaware County commissioners last week unanimously approved a $230,400 contract with Cincinnati-based Management Partners Inc. to conduct the study. The firm was selected from among four finalist by a facilities committee made up of several county government […]
It’s Delaware Arts Festival Weekend in Delaware, always a wonderful event for our community. As you are admiring the talents of the artists at the Arts Festival, and undoubtedly adding some beautiful pieces of art to your own collection, please plan a visit to the Delaware County District Library’s Main Branch at 84 E. Winter St., […]
Voter turnout for Tuesday’s election was particularly low and, according to the Delaware County Board of Elections director, it might have helped the bond and levy issues pass.
A 45-year-old woman died around noon Thursday after being struck by a train near Troutman Road. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tracy Whited said the death was an apparent suicide.
Delaware residents are facing a decision during the May 7 election that Delaware City Schools officials said would considerably improve the way the district operates.
