Parking in Downtown Powell Is About to Get Easier: 50 New Public Spaces Are Coming

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.

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Forgotten No More: Two Delaware Civil War Veterans Finally Receive Grave Markers

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.

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58 Acres Could Become Part of Galena: Why Delaware County Commissioners Put the Annexation on Hold

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.

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Fire Closes Freeman’s Farm in Genoa Township, But the Historic Barn Was Spared
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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.

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Why the Sale of a Sunbury Hotel Says Something Bigger About Delaware County Growth

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.

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Delaware County Renews Property Tax Rollback: What Homeowners Need to Know

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.

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Delaware County Named the Best County to Live in Ohio: Here’s Why People Are Moving Here

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.

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Liberty Township and Columbus Zoo Reach Settlement: What Delaware County Residents Should Know

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.

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