Delaware County News

Powell police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins reported between 5:30 and 8 p.m. June 15. Five separate victims whose homes are near the 600 block of Broadsworth Court in the Chase subdivision reported items stolen from vehicles parked in driveways.

Checking out an array of dishes and desserts during a recent cookbook-club meeting at the Fredericktown Community Library, from left: Cathy Kempton, Jennifer Fox, Heidi Burns, Carla Bauserman and Bonnie Warner Dispatch Food Editor Robin Davis sends her favorite recipes and keeps readers informed about activities at The Dispatch Kitchen at the North ... (more)

The newest detective with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office stands out from the rest.

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.

Delaware County is ranked 38th on a list of the healthiest counties for children in the United States.

A Delaware County church will pay a woman and her father more than $3 million after being found negligent on Monday.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested for burglary after he forced entry into an apartment in the first block of Parsons Avenue by breaking out a window about 9:45 a.m. June 9, police said.

MedCentral Health System would lose its independent autonomy -- but patients could access an expanded specialized treatment at their hometown hospital, plus gain "seamless" transfer to Columbus for the most complex issues -- under a plan to affiliate with OhioHealth.

An ex-Ohio doctor charged with raping and killing an expectant mother has dropped a request to modify the conditions of his house arrest to allow him to run errands.

A tornado with 85 mph winds touched down briefly in Delaware County early yesterday, destroying one barn and damaging another, the National Weather Service said today.

Delaware County has filled a vacant economic development post with plans to step up efforts to help businesses expand and bring in new development.

A prosecutor said Todd Smith might face less than 10 years in prison if he provides "substantial" information of crimes committed by others.

AEP Ohio said that it was working to restore power to thousands of central Ohioans without power after early morning storms struck.

Two houses on East Vine Street felt the brunt of Wednesday evening's thunderstorm when this tree came down due to the strong winds.

Thirteen children will have their wishes fulfilled as a result of Nucor Steel Marion's Fourth Annual Charity Outing & Reception, a Make-A-Wish official said.

Sunbury Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 19, on Sunbury Square.

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.

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Each of Delaware County's four public school districts will have trained law enforcement officials assigned to them next school year.The post Commissioners OK contracts for law enforcement in schools appeared first on The Delaware Gazette.

A Delaware church is headed to court, accused of not thoroughly investigating complaints against a pastor who later raped a girl.