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City Releases 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report

The City of Delaware has released its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The report provides residents and businesses with a clear, easy-to-read summary of the City’s financial performance, services, and use of public funds. Prepared by the City’s Finance Department, the PAFR is designed to improve understanding of City finances by presenting key information in …

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Brown Jug Junior Golf Tournament Registration Opens

Registration is open for the 49th Little Brown Jug Junior Golf Classic tournament scheduled for July 12 at the City of Delaware’s Hidden Valley Golf Course. This year’s tournament will once again be organized and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Delaware County. Registration FormMore Information The golf classic is open to all youth ages 7-17. The tournament entry fee for …

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State of the City Presentation at Strand Theatre Announced

Join the City of Delaware for the 2025 State of the City Address! City Manager Paul Brake will deliver his first State of the City address on Thursday, March 20, at 7 PM at the Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter Street, in downtown Delaware. Doors open at 6:30 pm This free event is open to the public. Hear firsthand about …

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Point Project Work Shifting to West Side of Bridge

Road work related to the Point Improvement Project has shifted to the west side of the railroad bridge. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 25, through mid-July, the work zone will extend from Bowtown Road west of the bridge to Foley St. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be shifted onto narrowed lanes. The westbound US 36 (E. William St.) left turn lane will …

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Black History Month Celebration Event is February 22

The community is invited to a City of Delaware Black History Month celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Sourcepoint, 800 Cheshire Rd. The free event runs 4-6:30 p.m. The formal program begins at 5 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Mark Lomax, II, a composer, recording artist, drummer, activist, educator and author. Lomax, a highly sought-after lecturer, specializes in …

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City Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Delaware has been honored with the prestigious Auditor of State Award with Distinction. This award places Delaware in an elite group, as fewer than 4 percent of the approximately 4,200 entities audited annually by the Auditor’s office earn this recognition. The Auditor of State Award with Distinction is granted to local governments, school districts, and other public …

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Two Ways to Help Guide City Planning, Zoning

Have you ever wondered what goes into long-range city planning? Now is your chance to find out and provide input on two separate projects. The City of Delaware is working with a citizen steering committee on the Southeast Focus Area Plan. Residents and stakeholders are invited to an open house on October 24 from 6:30 – 8 pm at Newstart …

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City of Delaware Construction Update for Week of September 22

Sawmill Parkway Extension – The new roundabout at the intersection of Sawmill Pkwy. and S. Section Line Rd. is fully open and no longer detoured. Final work on incidentals within the project area will continue for several weeks but is not expected to impact traffic.W. William St. & Carson Farms Blvd. Traffic Signal – The new traffic signal went into full operation …

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Delaware Earns National Award for Government Communications

The City of Delaware’s Community Affairs Department received a prestigious City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) award during the national conference held in Arlington, Texas. More than 25 states and Canada were represented amongst the 141 finalists. And out of more than 1,100 entries across 38 categories representing 300 jurisdictions, Delaware earned an Award of Excellence at the 2024 competition. The …

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Another Quarter of Savings for Electric Aggregation Program

Second-quarter reporting is complete for the City of Delaware’s electric aggregation program and continued savings are being seen for participants in the program. Since the program began being offered to City residents midway through 2023: The average AEP Ohio customer has saved more than 35% and over $380 on electric generation supply, compared to AEP’s default rate. The average Ohio …

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