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Central Avenue Work Scheduled on East Side
Roadway repair projects will run through early June. Read more»
 
Police Department Promotes Three
Assistant Police Chief, Captian and Sergeant sworn in. Read more»
 
Ohio Attorney General Recognizes Police Detective
Special Achievement Award is for work assisting victims of sexual crimes. Read more»
 
Green Thumb? City Has Community Garden Plots
Only four sections remain. The 20x20 plots are located at Blue Limestone Park. Read more»
 
Delaware Place Re-Development Project Clears Major Hurdle
Former hotel site among projects selected to receive Ohio tax credits Read more»
 
Arbor Day Events Include Tree Planting, Awards Presentation
City receives 31st consecutive ‘Tree City’ award from national group Read more»
 
City-Wide Street Sweeping to Begin April 23
Annual spring activity will require approximately eight weeks to complete. Read more»
 
Annual Report Covers City’s High-Quality Drinking Water
Report will be included in April utility bill envelope to be mailed this month. Read more»
 
Get Rid of Expired, Unused Medicine April 28
Old prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can be brought to Grady. Read more»
 
City Income Tax Filing Deadline is April 17
Extended Hours, On-line Options Available for City Tax Filers Read more»
 
Residents Can Vote Florance Pool No. 1 in “Best of’ Contest
Columbus Parent magazine nominates city's community pool in online contest. Read more»
 
Annual Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday
11 a.m. at Houk Road Park, behind the Community Center YMCA. Read more»
 
Yard Waste Collection to Resume April 2
Curbside pick-up will be on regularly scheduled trash day. Read more»
 
Fire Hydrant Flushing Taking Place April 9-13
Activity helps maintain water quality and insure reliable function of fire hydrants. Read more»
 
U.S. 23-Pennsylvania Ave Interchange Survey Work to Begin
Planning continues on converting interchange from partial access to full-access operation. Read more»
 
Outdoor Sirens to Sound Wednesday as Part of Statewide Test
Schools, businesses, households encouraged to practice emergency plans.
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Possible East Side Neighborhood Watch to be Meeting Topic
City Councilman, Police Officer will discuss graffiti and other property crime. Read more»
 
New E-File Tax Tool Available to Residents
Online tax preparation and filing option accessible through City website.  Read more»
 
Baseball, Softball Sign-up Deadline Approaching
Games begin the week of May 21 for recreational leagues. Read more»
 
Grandview Avenue Sanitary Sewer Work Continues
Work begins March 5,  from 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Read more»
 
Adult Softball Registration Under Way
Deadline to register is April 16 and games will begin the week of May 7 Read more»
 
Mayor Proclaims Delaware a 'Purple Heart City'
Delaware only third City in Ohio to pay tribute to servicemen and women  killed or wounded in combat. Read more»
 
Urban Coyote Presentation Proves Popular
Large crowd turns at YMCA for dicussion by wildlife specialist. Read more»
 
Water Line Project First Part of System Overhaul
Line will connect treatment plant with water wells. Read more»
 
Champions Honored by Mayor and Council
Mayor Gary Milner recognized the national champion Ohio Wesleyan soccer team in City Hall. Read more»
 
Corroto Promoted to Lead City Prosecutor’s Office
Former interim prosecutor is in his 10th year with the office. Read more»
 
Support Your Community as an Election Official
Chance to serve community, meet new people and earn some extra money. Read more»
 
Journalist to Discuss Global Financial Crisis, Implications

David J. Lynch of Bloomberg News to Speak Feb. 2 at OWU

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City Has Seven Openings on Commissions and Boards
Members learn about the City and help shape the future of Delaware. Read more»
 
Holiday to Result in 'Next Day' Collection Schedule
City of Delaware offices will be closed on Monday;   Read more»
 
Delaware Fire Department Issues Winter Home Heating Tips
Alternative heating methods are contributing factors in home fires. Read more»
 
OWU, Community to Celebrate King Legacy Jan. 15-16
Events Include Worship Service, Breakfast Celebration, ‘MLK’ Activities Read more»
 
Enroll in Citizens Academy or Police Academy
A great way to be more informed and more involved. Read more»
 
Central Ave. Work Near Hospital Scheduled January 4-7

Crews will maintain one lane of traffic and assist motorists around the work area.

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‘Next Day' Collection Through Saturday, Jan. 7
Christmas tree collection period is January 9-February 3 Read more»
 
Video Inspection Planned of East William Street Sewer Lines
Work to take place December 28-29, between 8 am and 5 pm. Read more»
 
Open House Dec. 22 for Completed ‘Daylighting’ Project
600-foot long section of buried storm water drainage along Weiser Avenue transformed. Read more»
 
City, YMCA to Dedicate New Community Center
Residents invited to public ceremony Saturday morning at center site. Read more»
 
Yard Waste Collection Will Stop After December 16
Residual yard waste can be set out during annual Christmas tree collection period. Read more»
 
Milner Re-Elected Mayor by Vote of Fellow Council Members
Also at the meeting, Council Members representing the City’s four wards were sworn in after all four were re-elected. Read more»
 
Balanced 2012 City Budget Proposed by City Manager
City Council will take up budget discussions over the the next several weeks. Read more»
 
Veteran's Day Celebration at COA
Nov. 11 event will recognize 150th anniversary of Civil War, 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read more»
 
Come Downtown for the Christmas Parade
Annual Delaware Main Street event is Sunday, 3 p.m. Read more»
 
Residents Reminded to Keep Leaves Out of Streets, Gutters
Residents are asked to help keep gutters and catch basins clear of leaves and debris. Read more»
 
Change Clock, Smoke Alarm Batteries
We move back to Standard Time beginning this weekend. Read more»
 
Facade Improvement Program to Assist Historic Downtown
Grants available to construct eligible improvements to downtown buildings. Read more»
 
County Prosecutor's Donation Assists Drug-Free Education
Gift will provide t-shirts for 420 Willis fifth-graders who graduate from D.A.R.E. program. Read more»
 
Halloween in Delaware Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
Safety tips can protect children who plan to go trick-or-treating. Read more»
 
Annual Fall Hydrant Flushing October 17-21
The program is very important to the maintenance of the City's water system. Read more»
 
Attack of the Zombies! (Ok, not really)
 A full-scale preparedness exercise by Delaware County emergency services will take place October 31. Read more»
 
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