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September is National Preparedness Month
Delaware Fire Department urges residents to participate in National Preparedness Month 2010. Read more»
 
U.S. 23 Clean-Up Under Way
Crews working along northbound and southbound lanes. Read more»
 
City has Opening on Parks and Recreation Board
3rd-Ward term continues until December 31, 2011. Read more»
 
City, Area Partners Launch “Don’t Text and Drive” Awareness Effort
Campaign coincides with new city ordinance, also sends a strong back-to-school message. Read more»
 
Work Continues on U.S. 23-Peachblow Road Intersection Project
Peachblow Road and Winter Road closed at U.S. 23 for new pavement construction. Read more»
 
Plenty of Choices in Fall-Winter Activity Guide
Seasonal Parks and Recreation Guides will be online and in ThisWeek bag  Read more»
 
City Announces Process for Filling 1st Ward Council Seat
Deadline for interested 1st Ward residents to apply is August 31. Read more»
 
Three Street Repair Projects on City’s August Schedule
Traffic will be maintained with signs, flaggers. Read more»
 
Night-time Manhole Repairs Planned for William-Henry St. Intersection
Work scheduled to begin at 11 p.m., Aug. 12. Read more»
 
City Parking Lot off North Franklin to be Resurfaced
Parking area will be closed Saturday and Sunday. Read more»
 
Past Winners Invited Back for 30th Delaware Triathlon
30th anniversary of one of the state’s oldest triathlons is Saturday, Aug. 7. Read more»
 
Services Set for Councilman Jim Moore
11-year Councilman died Wednesday in plane crash. Read more»
 
Fire/EMS Levy to Appear on Ballot
City Council gives residents chance to vote on issue.  Read more»
 
Central Avenue Street Base Repairs on West side
Work continues through Saturday Read more»
 
City Seeks Police Officer Candidates
Application deadline for position is August 20. Read more»
 
“Blast from the Past” Car Show Motors into Historic Downtown
Popular annual event is Saturday, July 24, 11 a.m. to dark. Read more»
 
Manhole Repairs Planned for East William Street Area
Westbound William Street will be closed between the Point and Lake Street during work hours. Read more»
 
Council passes texting-while-driving ban
Ordinance takes effect on July 28. Read more»
 
Repair, Maintenance Completed on Sirens
Fire and police chiefs also advise registering with "Cod Red" Read more»
 
Section of East Central Avenue to Close for Street Work
Work is in advance of summer ODOT paving project. Read more»
 
July 4 in Delaware to be a Sight and Sound Sensation
Street closings planned for parade and fireworks. Read more»
 
City and Big Hits 104.3 Bringing Music to Fireworks Show
Spectators can tune radios to 104.3 FM and experience sight and sound extravaganza. Read more»
 
Door-to-Door Peddler Ordinance In Effect
Requires registration with Police Department. Read more»
 
YMCA Groundbreaking Historic Moment for Delaware Community
More than  150 attend community event on City's west side Read more»
 
'Aviation Days' at City Airport
Two-day free family event is June 26-27, 8 am-5 pm. Read more»
 
County Project Will Close Liberty Road
Culvert replacement scheduled June 22-July 9. Read more»
 
Evening/Overnight William Street Resurfacing Continues
Work continues, weather permitting, on two-block section of William Street, from Union Street to Franklin Street.
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6-year-old Boy Found; Arrest Made in Delaware Kidnapping
Boy located on City's northwest side following pre-dawn abduction. Read more»
 
Florance Pool 'Pre-Season' Continues
Open June 5-6, noon-7 p.m. Regular season begins Thursday, June 10.  Read more»
 
Water Project will Require East Central Closure During Project Hours
Traffic movement on Central Avenue will be restored at the end of each work day. Read more»
 
City Offices Closed May 31 for Memorial Day; Parade on May 30
Residential collection will be on “next day” schedule. Read more»
 
Fireworks Fund Drive Surpasses Goal
Dominion Homes' $5,000 pledge helps City exceed its July 4 fireworks fundraising goal. Read more»
 
Portion of East Central Avenue to Close for Street, Sewer Work
May 24-28 work will require closing one-way section of Central Avenue between the railroad overpass and Moore Street. Read more»
 
Pennsylvania Ave.-U.S. 23 On-Ramp Closure May 24
ODOT project will close northbound on-ramp for 60 days. Read more»
 
Railroad Closing Cheshire Road at Crossing
Closing is Wednesday through May 28. Read more»
 
37th Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday
Some downtown streets will be closed for two-day festival. Read more»
 
City Drinking Water Quality Detailed in Annual Report
Report contains information on the city’s drinking water and water distribution systems. Read more»
 
‘Point’ Connector Paint Work Postponed
Work should take place in a couple of weeks. Read more»
 
City Census Rate 77 percent; County Rate Best in Central Ohio
Census takers will begin knocking on doors May 1. Read more»
 
Delaware Arbor Day Events Include Time with Students, Tree Planting
City to receive 29th consecutive ‘Tree City’ award from national group Read more»
 
Site Work Under Way at YMCA Community Center Location
Ground-breaking planned for June on City-YMCA Community Center. Read more»
 
Fire Hydrant Flushing Taking Place April 19-23
Flushing maintains water quality and insures reliable function of the City's 1,780 fire hydrants. Read more»
 
“Walk a Mile In Her Shoes” on Saturday
Raise awareness about issues such as rape, sexual assault and gender violence. Read more»
 
With Help From Volunteers, City to Clean Litter from Olentangy River April 18
River bank clean-up Sunday, April 18 in downtown Delaware Read more»
 
Keep Vehicles off Streets During City Wide Street Sweeping
Weather permitting, sweeping activity will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Read more»
 
Extended Hours, On-line Options Available for City Tax Filers
Filing deadline is 7 p.m. on April 15. Read more»
 
Police Training April 8 at Mingo Park
Portions of park will be closed. Read more»
 
Grow Your Business in the Delaware Area
The event will provide resources to help start and grow a business in the Delaware area. Read more»
 
Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday
5,000 eggs will be distributed to four age divisions. Read more»
 
City Promises Bang for Buck With a Fireworks Donation
The City of Delaware is ready to accept donations to keep its annual fireworks show booming, with a fundraising goal of $20,000 in the next 60 days.
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