The City of Delaware City Council formally introduced Paul J. Brake as the next city manager, effective Aug. 1, at its meeting Monday night. Brake will bring to Delaware 30 years of local government experience, most recently as the city manager in Royal Oak, MI., a metro Detroit suburb with a population of more than 57,000. He oversaw more than …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has approved 14 requests from 11 schools to move up to Division I in specific fall and winter sports for the 2024-25 school year. The requests were made possible by the passage of Referendum Item 1B that OHSAA member schools passed earlier this spring, which permits schools to request …

– Agricultural producers in Ohio should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete. “Many USDA programs require producers to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline in order to receive program benefits,” said Dr. John Patterson, State Executive Director in Ohio. “Once …

JACKSONTOWN – The Ohio Department of Transportation confirms that one of its employees was killed in a tragic work zone incident on State Route 60 in Muskingum County on Friday, June 7. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news of the loss of our ODOT team member and friend, Marvin “Marty” Crane. He was tragically killed …

As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stressesthat blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donationsover the last several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type Oblood and donors giving platelets.Record-breaking summer travel and severe weather conditions are expected to persist …

The Heath Bulldogs capped off a magical season with a State Title Sunday with a 3-1 win over Millbury Lake. The Bulldogs finished 28-2 and are now 3-0 in State Finals. They also won in 2007 and 2002. Wyatt Binckley threw a five hitter for the Bulldogs. Connor Corbin had a sac fly and Tannar Patterson had a 2 out …

The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) – down from 23% last year. Even more revealing, 63% cited “unlikely or very unlikely” to purchase an EV …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWARK, OHIO, JUNE 6, 2024 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recognized two faculty members as faculty emeritus this May for their years of dedicated service to the college in light of their announced retirements. Sandra Siegrist and Scott E. WilsonScott E. Wilson, a full-time English faculty member, worked at COTC for 44 years. Sandra Siegrist, a mathematics faculty member, has …

The City of Delaware is replacing a storm sewer at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Heritage Boulevard. The work is scheduled for June 10, 11 and 12, from 7 am – 5 pm each day. The intersection will re-open to traffic at the conclusion of each workday. The work is being done in advance of Pennsylvania Avenue paving set …

SEVERE WEATHER OVERNIGHT BROUGHT DAMAGE TO A SOUTHEASTERN OHIO VILLAGE AND MAY THREATEN TO CANCEL AN ANNUAL EVENT. A SUSPECTED TORNADO STRUCK THE VILLAGE OF FRAZEYSBURG IN MUSKINGHAM COUNTY NEAR ZANESVILLE OVERNIGHT. MUSKINGHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SAYS SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW DOWNED TREES, POWER LINES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE VILLAGE’S ANNUAL HOMECOMING FESTIVAL …