Oct 31, 2009 | This Week Community News
Eagles achieve district expectations
The Big Walnut High School boys soccer team found itself in a familiar spot last Saturday.
Siren Vote: Democracy In Action
Delaware County residents will decide the fate of a proposed county-wide siren system November 3. Commissioner Tommy Thompson says it's a perfect example of democracy in action.
School levy passage linked to home value
As a 24-year resident of this community, I would like to express my support of the upcoming Big Walnut levy.
Historical society offers Civil War presentation Oct. 29
The Civil War's Department of Ohio will be the topic at the Rosecrans' Department of the Ohio Headquarters Unit meeting this month.
Police and fire levies possible
Genoa Township's police and fire levy committee is working to make a recommendation to the trustees on Dec.
Golden Eagles focused on Panthers
The Big Walnut High School football team has qualified for the playoffs each of the last three seasons, but that streak is in serious jeopardy after back-to-back losses to Delaware and New Albany.
Former Big Bear turned into Scare-a-Torium
Where people once bought groceries, now there are ghouls. Fanged fiends have replaced frozen foods.
Genoa to consider adding more trees along streets
Genoa Township neighborhoods might get a little bit greener. A recent community survey revealed residents' interest in more trees being planted in township neighborhoods, assistant administrator Joe Clase said at the Oct.
A 19-year-old city man was sent to the Northumberland County Prison in lieu of $60,000 bail for allegedly breaking another man's jaw last week.
Levy failures do have consequences
I understand the Big Walnut community will be faced with a school levy this fall.
BOE challengers offer their opinions
Big Walnut school board members Verna Hines and Ron Hobelman are running against four challengers -- Allison Fagan, Steven Krupp, Robert Kuederle and Pamula Lillie -- in the Nov.
Boys Golf: Bright Shoots 79 on First Day
Granville's Dillon Bright shot a 79 to lead local players on the first day of the Division II state golf tournament at Northstar Golf Resort in Sunbury.
Schofner enjoying recruiting process
Skyler Schofner admits there are times when the attention he is receiving from college scouts is a bit overwhelming.
Genoa candidates respond to questions
Four candidates are competing for two Genoa Township trustee seats on Nov. 3. Current trustee Gerry Cotter is seeking re-election. The other candidates are Karl Gebhardt, Larry King and Rick Carfagna.
Grant could help give children safer commute
Genoa Township officials want to give students safer routes to school. Assistant administrator Joe Clase will apply for a $4,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation through its Safe Routes to Schools program.
Preservation Parks slates opening of nature center
Preservation Parks of Delaware County is nearing completion of a new nature center.
Sharon A. Lieurance, of Sunbury, and Kurt T. Cochran, of Centerburg, announce their engagement.
County commissioners OK grants for sheriff, prosecutor
Any outside financial help is appreciated in a struggling economy, the Delaware County commissioners said while accepting four grants during their Oct.
Eagles ready, eager to face New Albany
The first three OCC-Capital Division games between the Big Walnut High School football team and New Albany were decided by less than eight points.
Galena considers diamond agreement
Galena village officials said improvements to the Ruffner Park ball field, worth thousands of dollars, have been conducted at no cost to the village.
Galena seeking funds to rebuild street
Village of Galena officials hope to seek additional grant money from the Ohio Public Works Commission for road repair.
Genoa Township receives next McNamara Park draft
Genoa Township officials and residents on Thursday got a look at the next draft of the new McNamara Park master plan.
Dominance of Pacers is kept in past
The Big Walnut High School football team has dominated the series with Delaware since joining the OCC in 1997, winning all 12 meetings.
4 libraries in area seek voters' help for first time
Keira Murray, 4, right, enjoys a reading by Marilyn Myers, the children's librarian at Bexley Public Library.