Avonne “Vonnie” Long, 70, passed away Sunday (Jan. 1, 2012) at Bennington Glen Nursing Facility. Completed arrangements will be announced in a later edition of the Delaware Gazette by Rodman Neeper Funeral Home. To express a condolence or share a memory please visit RodmanNeeper.com.
The reports of the death of the Delaware Arts Castle may not have been greatly exaggerated, though they were a bit premature. The organization nearly closed its doors for good in 2011, but ended up surviving a very difficult year financially after implementing a number of cost-cutting measures.
The Delaware County District Library opened its fourth branch this year. The $8.5-million, 33,000-square-foot Orange Branch Library at 7171 Gooding Blvd. in Delaware was made possible through voter support of a 2009 levy.
The Delaware County Republican Party’s central committee has endorsed State Rep. Andrew Brenner, Delaware County Commissioner Ken O’Brien and former newspaper publisher and political newcomer Gary Merrell.
After initially telling a Republican Party official he was backing out, Delaware County Commissioner Tommy Thompson has decided to move forward with his plans to run for re-election next year, even with the likely prospect of facing a GOP-backed challenger.
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.
Irvin L. Miller, 66, formerly of Radnor, passed away Thursday morning (Nov. 10, 2011) at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, after an extended illness. A complete obituary and service arrangements will be announced in a later edition of the Delaware Gazette. Rodman Neeper Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. RodmanNeeper.com.
Nettie Fogle, 85, went to meet the Lord on Saturday (Oct. 29, 2011).