While it was ultimately one of only six Ohio counties that passed the controversial measure, Issue 2 drove the highest voter turnout for an off-year Delaware County general election in more than 20 years.
With several top Delaware County Republican Party leaders in attendance, former Gazette publisher Gary Merrell officially declared his candidacy for Delaware County commissioner on Thursday.
A Nov. 22 date has been set for the Delaware County Board of Elections to determine whether or not a recount will be necessary to determine who won a third seat on the Olentangy school board this election.
The 5-year renewal of the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board levy was never in question Tuesday night; it passed handily by a 61 to 49 percent margin, according to complete but unofficial results with the Delaware County Board of Elections.
Significant cuts could be in the future for Buckeye Valley schools after voters overwhelmingly voted down a 0.5 percent income tax increase request Tuesday night.
Tom Kaelber and Joe Roden ran something of a joint campaign for Buckeye Valley school board. The two of them were successful, gaining the two most votes in a four-way race Tuesday night.
About a week after prying loose a $150,000 funding increase to pay employee salaries through the rest of the year, Delaware County Sheriff Walter L. Davis III on Monday asked county commissioners for a seven-figure bump for next year.
Former Delaware County Sheriff Al Myers is gearing up for a return to political life and intends to run for Delaware County commissioner next year, although past criminal convictions may prevent him from doing so.