Ohio Wesleyan Is Installing 10,400 Solar Panels: What It Means for Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University is installing more than 10,400 solar panels across its Delaware campus. When complete, the system is projected to generate 8.2 million kilowatt-hours annually and cut carbon emissions associated with campus electricity use by about 82%. Here's what the project includes and why it matters beyond campus.
Downtown Powell Is Looking for Its Next Restaurant: Why This Small Building Matters to a Growing City
Downtown Powell could soon welcome another restaurant as the Powell Development Corporation works to fill a downtown property. Here's why the search is about more than one vacant building and what Powell's growing dining scene says about the community's next chapter.
Parking in Downtown Powell Is About to Get Easier: 50 New Public Spaces Are Coming
Finding a place to park in downtown Powell could soon get easier. City Council has approved a four-year agreement creating approximately 50 public spaces on East Olentangy Street, while an even larger parking project is on the way.
Forgotten No More: Two Delaware Civil War Veterans Finally Receive Grave Markers
Two Civil War veteran brothers rested in unmarked graves at Oak Grove Cemetery in Delaware, Ohio. After years of work by a local resident, John Wesley and Edward Highwarden finally have grave markers ensuring their names and service won't be forgotten.
58 Acres Could Become Part of Galena: Why Delaware County Commissioners Put the Annexation on Hold
A request to move 58.4 acres from Berkshire Township into Galena has been temporarily put on hold. The issue isn't whether Galena will provide water, sewer or zoning services. Delaware County commissioners want a clearer answer about who will maintain two roads if the boundary changes.
Fire Closes Freeman’s Farm in Genoa Township, But the Historic Barn Was Spared
A late-night fire destroyed a storage building at Freeman's Farm in Genoa Township, forcing the historic property to temporarily close. Thankfully, no one was injured and the farm's historic barn was spared. Here's what happened and why preserving this nearly 44-acre piece of Delaware County history matters.
Why the Sale of a Sunbury Hotel Says Something Bigger About Delaware County Growth
A 60-room Hampton Inn in Sunbury has changed hands, but the bigger story may be why investors are putting money into this part of Central Ohio. From I-71 and Tanger Outlets to Delaware County growth and major regional development, this hotel sale offers another clue about where Sunbury is headed.
Delaware County Renews Property Tax Rollback: What Homeowners Need to Know
Delaware County has renewed its 0.5-mill property tax rollback for a fifth consecutive year, providing nearly $7.1 million in projected tax relief. Here’s what Central Ohio homeowners, buyers, and sellers should know about the rollback and how property taxes can affect the true cost of owning a home.
Delaware County Named the Best County to Live in Ohio: Here’s Why People Are Moving Here
Delaware County is getting national attention as one of Ohio's best places to live, and those of us who live and work in Central Ohio understand why. From fast-growing communities like Delaware and Powell to Alum Creek, local restaurants, parks and the Columbus Zoo, here's what makes Delaware County such an appealing place to call home.
Liberty Township and Columbus Zoo Reach Settlement: What Delaware County Residents Should Know
A yearlong legal dispute between Liberty Township and the Columbus Zoo may be coming to an end. A new settlement could bring Liberty Township up to $725,000 over five years while the township continues providing EMS services to the zoo. Here's what happened, what the agreement requires and why it matters to Delaware County residents.
The Proposed U.S. 23/I-71 Connector: What Central Ohio Homeowners Need to Know
ODOT has identified a preferred route for the proposed U.S. 23/I-71 connector north of Delaware. Here’s what Central Ohio homeowners and buyers should know about the route, potential costs, community concerns, and what happens next.