Zoo announces conservation initiatives
POWELL — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds have announced a significant milestone in the organization’s transformative journey from being two of the nation’s premier zoological facilities to becoming a much more impactful wildlife conservation institution.
Center recognized for architectural excellence
WESTERVILLE — The American Institute of Architects Columbus Chapter recently awarded BrightPath Active Learning Center with a 2023 Merit Award for Large Project.
County rolls out new economic development strategic plan
Delaware County has released its new five-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. At a special event Monday, Economic Development Director Monica Conners rolled out the full plan for community stakeholders who participated in its creation. The event was sponsored by One Columbus and Jobs Ohio.
Delaware County Property Transfers
4120 State Route 229, Ashley, Richardson, James To: Khulal, Tek B, $360,500
Growth continuing in Orange Twp.
LEWIS CENTER — Orange Township and the Olentangy Local School District continue their growth in Delaware County.
Powell holds first Fall Festival
Organized by the City of Powell’s government on Oct. 28 at Village Green Park, the Fall Festival was an amazing event for the people of Powell.
Delaware County Property Transfers
611 Fernwood Pl, Powell, Teed, Gregory R & Elizabeth A To: Weis, Brian L, $317,500
Library to host converation with Ta-Nehisi Coates
The Delaware County District Library, in partnership with Bexley Public Library, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Grandview Heights Public Library, Granville Public Library, London Public Library, Plain City Public Library, Southwest Public Libraries, Upper Arlington Public Library, Westerville Public Library and Worthington Libraries, will present acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates at 3 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the Upper Arlington High School Performing Arts Center, located at 1625 Zollinger Road, in Upper Arlington.
OWU hosting MLK celebration
To honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Delaware County MLK Day Committee and Ohio Wesleyan University will host the 31st annual community celebration at noon Jan. 15, 2024, at the university.
DCHS to hold Christmas Open House
Families are invited to enjoy “Christmas at the Meeker Homestead” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 14 at the Delaware County Historical Society’s Meeker Homestead Museum, 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware.
