BP owner proposes new look for Hayes birthplace

Former U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes was not born at a gas station, and one downtown Delaware business owner is attempting to correct that misconception.

Former U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes was not born at a gas station, and one downtown Delaware business owner is attempting to correct that misconception.

About 30 eastside residents met Thursday to learn how to form Delaware City’s latest neighborhood watch.
With just under a week until Delaware County voters cast their ballots to decide two county commissioner races, two candidates have opened commanding leads in at least one important metric.
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.

Delaware City Council approved legislation that will ultimately lower their own and other city employees’ take home pay, before approving a 2-percent pay increase for part-time and seasonal employees.
Surprised by the local transportation service’s $53,000 request, an expenditure not included in the original 2012 budget proposal, Delaware City council members voiced their concerns.
A longtime downtown vacancy is expected to transform this summer into a gourmet hot dog restaurant, which intends to serve food and alcohol until 2 a.m.

Following Gary Milner’s appointment to another term as Delaware City mayor, long-time council members Windell Wheeler and Joe DiGenova announced Monday that these would be their last terms.