New fire lane law discourages public from posting own signs
Delaware City Council updated sections of its city code, clarifying who can create and enforce designated fire lanes.
Delaware City Council updated sections of its city code, clarifying who can create and enforce designated fire lanes.
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Whipping up trouble before ever reaching land, Hurricane Irene zeroed in Friday for a catastrophic run up the Eastern Seaboard. More than 2 million people were told to move to safer places, and New York City ordered the nation’s biggest subway system shut down for the first time because of a natural disaster.
Delaware city council on Monday took the first steps toward building the city’s fourth fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station by approving the purchase of about 2.4 acres of land where the station will be built.
For the Delaware County 911 levy, it turns out the second time was the charm. Voters on Tuesday soundly approved a 5-year, 0.45-mill renewal of the 911 levy 6Â4 percent to 36 percent (14,386 for, compared to 7,957 against), according to complete but unofficial voting results. It will cost the owner of a $200,000 home $27.56 a year, while raising $12.8 million for the county over its lifetime.

The scorched remains of the Little Sheep Childcare and Learning Center are still visible on North Sandusky Street, but according to property owner George Rodman, permits have been filed to get cleanup under way soon. The work will include minor environmental cleanup, Rodman said.

Delaware City Council this week agreed to pay $225,000 for property along West Central Avenue to make way for a income-tax supported fire substation.