Olentangy leaders aim to avoid levy until 2016

Olentangy Local School District officials say the district could be funded for three more years, despite a recent turnaround in state-funding hopes.

Orange Road

Plan to move historic bridge starting to come together

The historic Orange Road Bridge likely will be saved, but not in its original location spanning the Olentangy River.

Bainbridge Mills

Neighborhood pleads for new way in, out

Heavy traffic on Sawmill Parkway makes it dangerous to turn in or out of the Bainbridge Mills neighborhood, residents say.

Liberty Township

Trustees mull home-office rules after citation protest

A Liberty Township resident says officials slapped him with a hefty fine for making business calls from his house.

Seven Olentangy seniors join Merit finalist ranks

Seven Olentangy Local School District seniors were named among the nation's academic elite this year as finalists in the 58th National Merit Scholarship Program.

Powell road repairs set as overall conditions decline

Three Powell neighborhoods will see road repairs this year.

Police beat

Powell area: Contractor 'disappears,' leaves damage behind

A Powell woman who hired a contractor to finish the basement of her home in the 200 block of Bluff Ridge Court said she was the victim of a scam.

Delaware Arts Festival

Event 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.

A walk in the park

Spring blooms' fleeting nature to be treasured

Each spring, I eagerly await the emergence of the first woodland wildflowers.

Eagle status

Bats will find homes in Powell scout's boxes

They may seem scary, with their leathery wings, sharp teeth and preference for the darkest hours of the night.

Olentangy high schools turn publications' heads

All three Olentangy high schools are among the best -- and most challenging -- in the state, according to new rankings recently released by two national publications.

New diamond honors local Little League pioneer

Bruce Miller loved youth sports.

Fun of all sorts awaits Powell kids this summer

For kids, summertime is a chance to relax, ride bikes and soak up the sun.

Orange Township parks levy headed for fall ballot

Orange Township residents will see a 1.5-mill renewal park levy on the Nov. 5 ballot following a decision by township trustees Monday, May 6.

Delaware County: Disabilities, senior levies glide to wins

Services for Delaware County’s senior citizens and disabled residents will be preserved after voters heartily backed two levies on the Primary Election ballot Tuesday, May 7.

Powell voters reject secrecy charter amendment

Voters rejected a proposal Tuesday, May 5, that would have expanded Powell City Council’s right to meet privately.

Powell pilot flies above and beyond

When American forces embedded in Vietnam's A Shau Valley ran low on supplies in spring 1968, an officer scheduled several supply runs to be led by Air Force pilot Lt. Col. Louis Gale.

Police beat

Olentangy: Jewelry, more stolen during Powell burglary

Property worth $1,000 was stolen during a burglary between 9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. April 29 at a residence in the 3800 block of Stoneway Point, Powell police said.

YMCA announces May 27 open house

The Liberty Township Powell YMCA, 7798 N. Liberty Road, will host an open house from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 27, Memorial Day.

District emphasizes benefits of retire-rehire

Olentangy Local School District officials say the district will save big by striking deals with seven employees who will retire and be rehired by the district.