http://thisweeknews.com Delaware RSS Feed - ThisWeek News Copyright © 2011 ThisWeek News Copyright © 2011 ThisWeek News http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/eat-and-run-changes-to-hayes-cafeteria-stress-efficiency.html Airport-inspired countertops are being installed at Hayes High School to make room for the influx of new students in the fall. "pub-style" seating 3 countertops 40 students 8-periods a class period adding casual airport-inspired alleviate overcrowding also adding by 105 students cafeteria offers wi-fi class of 2017 countertops develop more space during lunch eat and go eat and run enrollment options hayes high school in and out quickly in the fall incoming freshmen influx of installed at is at 500 kristina thomas laptops like an airport make room more-efficient move people new students plugs for phones post-secondary principal brad faust stand and eat student body grows study areas tablets throughout tutoring sessions http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/eat-and-run-changes-to-hayes-cafeteria-stress-efficiency.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/local-groups-line-up-to-use-renovated-willis-intermediate.html Willis Intermediate School is the oldest building in the Delaware City School District -- and the last one scheduled to receive renovations under the district's new building plan. additions/renovations arts castle auditorium begin work in 2014 built in 1883 cafeteria community use eventually will be grady hospital gymnasium helplines in 1933 in school district kristina thomas local groups line up multipurpose building oldest building once renovated school administration theater groups to use transformed into virtual learning ctr willis intermediate ymca http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/local-groups-line-up-to-use-renovated-willis-intermediate.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/city-keeps-oak-grove-in-black.html Following months of review, Delaware officials last week laid out a budget to keep the Oak Grove Cemetery solvent under city control. brett nuckles cemetery board cemetery maintenance controlled delaware officials keep cemetery solvent laid out a budget last fall maintenance plan oak grove oak grove cemetery operations ostrander implement preliminary budget plan since 1906 spend $172k took over operations http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/city-keeps-oak-grove-in-black.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/city-bolsters-firefighter-force-with-eight-new-additions.html Eight new firefighters joined the ranks of the Delaware Fire Department this month. 1320 w. central ave. 8 new firefighters alan matteson assistant chief brett nuckles central ave. city bolsters douglas stewart each shift ems coordinator finished in fall fire chief fire station fire station 303 firefighter force john donahue lead officer nine shifts oversee promoting http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/city-bolsters-firefighter-force-with-eight-new-additions.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/big-walnut-may-seek-indoor-venue-for-graduation.html Big Walnut Local School District leaders decided earlier this year to break with tradition and move the high school's graduation ceremony from a Saturday to a Sunday next year. academic achievement assistant principal big walnut big walnut hs break with tradition delaware hayes formerly from stadium graduation ceremony graduation site indoor location jeff jones laura wood may move middle school teacher named new director new principal next year rain staff changes steve mazzi storms superintendent to sunday tom sheehan worried about heat http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/big-walnut-may-seek-indoor-venue-for-graduation.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/birthday-girls-gifts-are-for-the-dogs.html For her 7th birthday, Lauren Nguyen didn't want a Barbie doll or a new bike. 7th birthday birthday girl's gifts brett nuckles dog food dog toys donated to shelter foster pets go to the dogs lauren nguyen paws pet supplies powell animal welfare society http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/birthday-girls-gifts-are-for-the-dogs.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/state-route-315-roadwork-township-takes-pre-emptive-strike-as-congestion-looms.html With major construction projects planned along state Route 315 this summer, traffic near Powell's central hub likely will be more congested than ever. brett nuckles http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/state-route-315-roadwork-township-takes-pre-emptive-strike-as-congestion-looms.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/police-beat-three-burglaries-reported-over-three-days.html Delaware police responded to reports of three burglaries last weekend. east william st galena muirwood village dr. multiple parsons avenue robbery steward road three burglaries vehicle break-ins wootring street http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/17/police-beat-three-burglaries-reported-over-three-days.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/two-summer-projects-will-cause-315-headaches.html State Route 315 through Delaware County is one of central Ohio's most scenic drives -- but this summer, lines of stopped traffic could dominate the scenery. brett nuckles http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/two-summer-projects-will-cause-315-headaches.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/sunbury-takes-shine-to-copper-town-hall-roof.html A shiny new copper roof will adorn the historic Sunbury Town Hall by mid-September after Village Council members decided Wednesday, June 5, to go with the more-expensive, longer-lasting material over a coated metal roof. tom sheehan http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/sunbury-takes-shine-to-copper-town-hall-roof.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/sumc-bible-school-set-for-june-23-27.html The Sunbury United Methodist Church will offer Vacation Bible School from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23 through Thursday, June 27. summer camp sunbury umc vacation bible school http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/sumc-bible-school-set-for-june-23-27.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/strands-campaign-enters-public-phase.html The Strand Theatre has entered the public phase of its "A Century of Cinema" capital campaign. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/strands-campaign-enters-public-phase.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/police-beat-drug-paraphernalia-found-during-burglary-investigation.html A burglary took place between 9 p.m. May 29 and 11:50 a.m. May 30 at a residence in the first block of Belle Avenue, Delaware police said. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/police-beat-drug-paraphernalia-found-during-burglary-investigation.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/more-space-to-chill-this-year-at-zoombezi-bay.html New amenities greeted Zoombezi Bay's guests when the water park opened its gates for the season last month. brett nuckles http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/more-space-to-chill-this-year-at-zoombezi-bay.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/ducklings-scooped-from-sewer-doing-just-fine.html Some roadside emergencies call for a medical team or firefighters wielding the Jaws of Life. brett nuckles http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/ducklings-scooped-from-sewer-doing-just-fine.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/donated-ladder-truck-boosts-centers-fire-training-program.html Rescuing someone from a burning building takes practice. brett nuckles http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/donated-ladder-truck-boosts-centers-fire-training-program.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/council-for-older-adults-says-thanks-via-pig-roast.html The Council for Older Adults of Delaware County will hold a pig roast this week to thank residents for their support. brett nuckles http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/council-for-older-adults-says-thanks-via-pig-roast.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/born-to-run.html aka clyde daily workout harness racing horse ilikeitrealhot photo by lorrie cecil http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/born-to-run.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/a-walk-in-the-park-morning-magic-spurs-sanguine-outlook-on-life.html Driving into work one perfect, sunny day, I listened to National Public Radio's Morning Edition, as I often do. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/a-walk-in-the-park-morning-magic-spurs-sanguine-outlook-on-life.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/2013-bia-parade-of-homes-glacier-park-site-for-this-years-event-june-15-30.html A new development sprouting on the northwestern edge of Dublin will host this year's nature-themed BIA Parade of Homes. jennifer noblit http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/06/10/2013-bia-parade-of-homes-glacier-park-site-for-this-years-event-june-15-30.html