If you live in Delaware, there’s a good chance that you might live near a residence that was bought out of a book.
As Sears catalog, to be exact.
According to Wikipedia, Sears Catalog Homes (sold under the Sears Modern Homes name) were catalog and kit houses sold primarily through mail order by Sears, Roebuck and Company, an American retailer. More…
It was a beautiful evening for the First Friday event in downtown Delaware, this one celebrating Independence Day with a “Chalking it up For Freedom!” theme.
Don’t miss your chance to light up the night during Zoombezi Bay Family Nights. There are still five Family Nights events this season, each with special late night activities until 11 PM on Friday nights now through August 2. More…
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Would you like a summer activity that is fun and educational?
The Delaware County Records Center is sponsoring the Archives Crawl this month, the mission of which is to learn about local history in a fun and interactive way. To play, take your passport to as many of the repositories as you can to learn more about local history. More…
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The 1812 Overture was part of the Fourth of July Concert on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University. Enjoy!
Ahhhhhhh! Well Delaware, how did you like that? Let us know!! T minus 20 minutes for the fireworks. @Delaware_Ohio @DelCoEMA @DCS_Pacers @MainStreetDel @DelawareOhioPD @centralohiosym pic.twitter.com/DW5b1YZEGD
— Delaware City FD (@DelawareOhioFD) July 5, 2019
The State of Ohio will exempt certain school supplies and clothing from the state sales tax during the first weekend in August.
The three-day sales tax break will be Friday, August 2 at 12 AM to Sunday, August 4 at 11:59 PM. More…
We’ve got a special Fourth of July edition of Summer Road Trips for the holiday.
This summer we’re taking a weekly look at unique summer festivals, events, and attractions that are within an easy driving distance of the Delaware area. We call these “<strong>Summer Road Trips</strong>,” and we’ll continue these weekly posts through August. One of the perks of living in central Ohio is its proximity to world-class entertainment, sporting opportunities, and more.
Of course, we want to share that there are many extraordinary places to visit right here in Delaware County this summer and encourage our readers to get out and experience what is on offer in our own backyard. More…
In a Monday story, Columbus Business First reported that Burlington Coat Factory is on its way to Delaware County.
The chain will be opening a 38,000 square foot store in part of the former Toys R Us at 1400 Gemini Place Road, the post stated. This will be the Burlington’s fourth store in central Ohio; the others are in Hillard, East Main Street, and on Dublin-Granville Road. More…
A school funding measure introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives might well put a smile on the face of Delaware County school officials.
The County’s four home-based districts would each receive an increase under the measure, each receiving a share of the proposed $600 million increase over two years. More…
From the City of Delaware:
Garage and yard sale season is here and residents are reminded of the City’s regulations for such sales, as well as related sign regulations. More…
It’s almost here – the Central Ohio Symphony’s traditional Fourth of July Concert, followed by the City of Delaware’s annual fireworks extravaganza.
From 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, join the Symphony for their 34th annual holiday concert featuring your favorite patriotic music including the 1812 Overture, complete with cannon blasts! More…
Applications are now available for the 2020 funding of community programs that service Delaware County residents ages 55 and older. SourcePoint annually awards funding to local service organizations to help address the diverse needs of the county’s older population. More…
Here are some can't miss programs this week:
Mon: Light Saber Academy – 2PM @ Delaware
Tues: @COSI CSI – 2PM @ Ostrander
Weds: @COSI Astronomy – 2 PM @ Orange
Thurs: Joanie Calem Music – 6:30 PM @ Ostrander
Fri: Portable Planetarium – 2 PM @ Delaware pic.twitter.com/HtW4kG0jin— Delaware Library (@DelawareLibrary) June 30, 2019
Did you know that each month you have the opportunity to experience train travel, right here in Delaware County? One comes up on July 20 and 21.
The Delaware County Model Railroader Group throws open the doors of their installation once a month for visitors to experience the fun of railroading on a smaller scale. At the Sandel Legacy Trail House, view model trains (HO scale) travel through a miniature village and countryside.
The Fourth Annual Delaware Family Festival will be coming to West Winter Street on Saturday, July 13.
The Festival is a block-party style event sponsored by a group of neighboring non-profit organizations and churches in the Winter Street area designed to build community and fellowship More…