Commissioners: Delaware now recognized as Purple Heart County

Delaware County is now one of just four counties across the nation recognized as a Purple Heart County.

Delaware County is now one of just four counties across the nation recognized as a Purple Heart County.
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) held a public hearing earlier this week at the Big Walnut High School Auditorium to hear public concerns about the Trent-Vassell 138 kV Transmission Line Project. The Trent-Vassell Transmission Line would connect the Vassell Substation east of Sunbury, now under construction, to American Electric Power’s existing Trent-Delaware 138kV Line.

With an exploding population of older adults, Delaware County will recognize their contributions to society throughout the month of May.

For the second time in less than a week, Delaware County commissioners discussed connecting the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD) to an underground high-speed fiber optic cable network that is partially county owned and operated.
While the Central Ohio gas and oil boom has yet to get under way, it could prove to be a major economic boost for Delaware County and its residents when it does commence if other Ohio counties are any indication.
In an effort to stamp out child abuse and neglect, Delaware County will recognize April as child abuse prevention month.

Delaware County Commissioners on Monday approved the bid specifications for a road culvert replacement project that will require the closure of one of Delaware County’s main arteries for up to three weeks.
Even though Delaware County is the most affluent of Ohio’s 88 counties, there are still plenty of low to moderate income residents with needs that cannot be met due to a lack of financial resources. To help people meet basic housing needs, there is the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), which the county will soon be accepting applications for.