Sunbury police give portable cameras a shot

Police officers in Sunbury soon could be using state-of-the-art miniature video cameras to record everything from traffic stops to the handling of criminal complaints such as domestic violence calls.

One admin job filled, one still open in Big Walnut

Changes in top leadership continue in the Big Walnut Local School District, with Angie Pollock moving into the assistant superintendent position and a Delaware schools administrator named to replace high school Principal Stephen Fujii.

Cannon could be centerpiece of new park

Delaware city officials are asking for the community's support in creating a new memorial to honor veterans.

Plaudits galore for Hayes class of 2013

Hats will be flying in Delaware next weekend as the class of 2013 hits the road toward their next stop.

Sawmill Parkway

City, county remain at odds over funding of extension

A proposed 50-50 cost-sharing agreement for a portion of the planned Sawmill Parkway extension was met with some skepticism by Delaware City Council last week.

With voters' OK, district begins 'exciting work'

The Delaware City School District is moving full speed ahead now that its bond issue has received the public's support.

Police beat

Delaware County: Delaware police busy with burglary reports

Delaware police responded to a slew of burglaries during the first half of May.

Stratford Ecological Center

Stratford Ecological Center is at 3083 Liberty Road.

Guest column

As kids' stress increases, board is there

Do you think kids are stressed out more today than in previous generations? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. Studies have shown increases in stress, anxiety and depression as compared to a generation ago.

Schwartz's dream continues at Carlisle's reins

Carlisle Elementary School soon will welcome a new principal who comes with a background in literacy and a lifelong dream of being an educator.

Renovations at schools on track as voters OK bond issue

The Delaware City School District's bond issue passed easily Tuesday, May 7, with the wide margin of victory surprising district leaders.

Main Street announces 2013 Design Awards

Main Street Delaware recently announced its 2013 Design Awards during a May 8 ceremony at Ohio Wesleyan University's Richard M. Ross Art Museum.

Fest celebrates four decades of art

Delaware artist Mary Morrison will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Delaware Arts Festival with her 22nd appearance at the show.

Summer camp registration opens

Registration is under way for Preservation Parks' summer camps for children ages 7 to 10. Fees range from $80 to $110 for a weeklong session.

Preservation Parks news

For more information about Preservation Parks of Delaware County or to register for a program, call 740-524-8600, ext. 3, or email register@preservationparks.com. The offices of Preservation Parks are at 2656 Hogback Road in Sunbury.

Dog park briefly shut down over parvo virus concerns

The Alum Creek State Park dog park closed briefly Friday, May 10, after a dog allegedly was diagnosed with the canine parvo virus after a visit there.