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Memorial Day Ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery
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Repairs Require Additional East Central Ave. Closures
Closures for base repairs and manhole cover fixes and will be May 14-16 and May 20-23 Read more»
 
Residents Can Learn About City’s High-Quality Drinking Water
The report covers such topics as drinking water sources and testing results.
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Stratford Road Water Line to be Replaced
Aging water line was installed in 1969 and has broken four times in the past four years Read more»
 
City Hires Economic Development Coordinator
Successful Madison County ED director to begin May 1
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Arbor Day Event Includes Tree Planting at High School
City receives 32nd consecutive ‘Tree City’ award from national group Read more»
 
Medication Disposal Event April 27
Expired and unused prescriptions, over-the-counter medications can be brought to Grady Hospital 
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Five Community Garden Plots Available
20x20 plots are located at Blue Limestone Park Read more»
 
Registration Under Way for Police Explorers Class
Program for young men, women designed to depict an actual law enforcement training academy
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Completing Work Will Require E. Central Ave. Closure
Work will be Monday, Tuesday, April 22-23
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Garage Sale Season Coming Soon; Know the Rules
City ordinance contains information on sales and permitted signage Read more»
 
OWU Events to Celebrate Robinson, Rickey and "42"
Strand Theatre to hold public premiere of “42” Read more»
 
Income Tax Office Open Additional Hours
Filing deadline for City income tax returns is 7 pm Monday, April 15
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City to Replace Aging North Street Water Line
April 15-26 project will replace 66-year-old line prone to breaks.
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Water System Hydrant Flushing Taking Place April 8-12
Water customers may experience some temporary discoloration in their water. Read more»
 
Yard Waste Collection to Begin April 15
Curb-side pick-up to be on regularly scheduled trash days.
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Delaware looking to fill about 30 seasonal jobs
April 15 is deadline to apply for summer employment opportunities.
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Date Set for Rescheduled 1913 Flood Anniversary Event
Students to Help City Mark 100th Anniversary of 1913 Flood on March 28 at 10 am Read more»
 
City Building Division Earns State Award
Local staff lauded for innovation and exemplary customer and public service Read more»
 
E. Central Avenue Base Repairs Scheduled
Work area traffic will be maintained with flag personnel Read more»
 
Licenses Available for City Parks Concession Operations
Submission deadline for 2013 season is March 14 Read more»
 
Scheduled East Side Water Work to Result in Boil Order
Water service will be interrupted at 8 a.m. Feb. 11, and be restored by 5 p.m. that day Read more»
 
Finance Dept. Earns Award for 10th Consecutive Year
National recognition is for accounting, finance and governmental reporting Read more»
 
Fire Department Offers Safety Tips on Portable Heaters
Devices were involved in 45 percent of all U.S. fatal heating fires in homes. Read more»
 
City Receives $428,301 from Atrazine Settlement
Payment will help reimburse costs of removing chemical herbicide from water system Read more»
 
Five Openings on Commissions and Boards
Residents can submit information to City Hall if interested in serving Read more»
 
Monday Holiday to Result in ‘Next Day’ Collection Schedule
 Christmas tree and holiday greens collection period runs through February 1 Read more»
 
Public Invited to Meeting on US 23-Ohio 315 Intersection
Jan 24 open house to be at Delaware Township Hall Read more»
 
Enroll in Delaware Citizens Academy or Police Academy
2 popular programs allow citizens to learn more about City Read more»
 
OWU, Delaware to Observe Martin Luther King Day
Tickets available now for 20th Annual MLK Breakfast Celebration Jan. 21 Read more»
 
City Council Approves Balanced 2013 Budget
Strengthens economic development, provides funding for key capital projects Read more»
 
Office Closings, Holiday Collection Schedule Announced
"Next Day" curbside collection schedule will be in place week of Christmas and New Year's. Read more»
 
Balanced Growth Plan Earns Delaware Incentive
 City receiving discounted loan to make improvements at drinking water plant Read more»
 
East Central Avenue Re-Opens After CSX Crossing Work
East side section re-opens between the Point and Lake Street Read more»
 
Sanitary Sewer Project Will Connect Two Lines
Connection will provide additional capacity to the area and ensure reliable utility service Read more»
 
Person Suspected of Impersonating Police Officer
Police Department investigating reported incident near U.S. 23 Read more»
 
Police Department Cruiser Has a Different Look
New crossover cruiser is getting high marks from Delaware police officers Read more»
 
Central-Sandusky Traffic Signal Project to Begin
Grant-funded project will help improve safety at intersection Read more»
 
Downtown Tree to be Lighted During Dec. 7 Celebration
Main Street festivities are part of monthly 'First Friday event Read more»
 
Public Hearings set for Balanced 2013 City Budget
First public reading on the proposed budget is Monday, November 26 in City Hall Council chambers Read more»
 
City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Refuse, recycling and yard waste will be on “next day” collection schedule Read more»
 
Police Department Reports Uptick in Vehicle Break-Ins
Most of the thefts involved unlocked vehicles with valuables in plain sight Read more»
 
Culvert Project Complete; Pollock Road Open
Work finished ahead of time on 18-inch culvert under road Read more»
 
24-Year Veteran Sworn In as Chief of Police
Bruce Pijanowski takes oath of office as City's 12th Chief of Police. Read more»
 
Some Helpful Trash Bin Storage Tips
Keep your property and your neighborhood looking its best Read more»
 
Workforce Training on Delegation’s Agenda in Germany
City leaders arrive in Germany; instructive, six-day stay in Baumholder planned Read more»
 
Former U.S. Ambassador to Speak at Ohio Wesleyan

Christopher Hill to discuss ‘Trends in American Foreign Policy’ during appearance   

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Council Approves 2013-2017 Capital Plan
Sets capital improvement fund priorities for next five years Read more»
 
Mason Ave. Water Line Project to Begin Oct. 19
Additional work pushes back replacement of 65-year-old line Read more»
 
Ground Broken For Delaware Place
Affordable senior housing development at South Sandusky Street site of old hotel Read more»
 
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