In #DelawareCounty, PA, two hospitals closed after Prospect Medical owned by #PrivateEquity firm Leonard Green - loaded the system with debt, paid $658M to investors, bankrupting them. PE is buying #Hospitals, bleeding them dry & shutting them down.

#Pennsylvania

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Ohio Department of Transportation - State Route 315 Corridor Project: SR 315 between SR 750 & U.S. 23 will close starting Monday, March 30 for 120 days. Detour: U.S. 23 to SR 750 to SR 315 or reverse.

#ConstructionUpdate from ODOT:
Starting March 30, St Rt OH-315 will be closed approx. 120 days
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How Delaware County 911 dispatchers responded to weekend emergencies - Anna Hoffman

Snow emergencies for central Ohio on March 16, 2026 - Daniel Griffin

Junior council presentation spotlights housing insecurity and county housing programs A junior council member outlined local housing pressures — high rents, aging housing stock and daily eviction pressures — and reviewed county programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG, Housing Choice Vouchers) and the county’s 2026 priorities to expand shelter-to‑permanent options.

A passionate junior council member reveals alarming statistics about housing insecurity in Delaware County, urging officials to take action for those facing eviction daily.

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Residents press county after dozens of 'Official Election Mail' envelopes found discarded Several residents showed county officials dozens of postage‑paid envelopes stamped 'Official Election Mail' that they say were found sliced and discarded near a Woodland dumpster; residents cited federal and state retention laws and asked the county to confirm preservation for the upcoming primary.

Dozens of Delaware County residents are raising alarms after discovering "Official Election Mail" envelopes discarded and sliced open, demanding answers to preserve vital election records ahead of the May primary.

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Columbus police fire officer charged with strangulation - Kevin Accettulla

Meeting Minutes - Trenton Township, Delaware County, Ohio Trenton Township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, dedicated to representing the community's best interests. These trustees are elected in November of odd-numbered years for a four-year...

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TRENTON TOWNSHIP UPDATES
— Stay current with Trenton Township! The February 4, 2026, meeting minutes and the 2026 Data Center Rezone Letter are now available online.

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Rural Ohio residents don't want to be forgotten in major road project - Gracie Collins

Franklin County estate tops February home sales at nearly $4 million - Stephanie Thompson

a movie poster for "delco the movie." at the top, a large marquee sign reads "tom jones 'the best for less' restaurant" and "delco the movie." several characters are perched on or around the sign, including a man in a priest's collar, a drunk man grilling on a barbecue, and a man in a police uniform repelling off the side. in the foreground, three young adults stand against a police lineup height chart. the woman in the center holds a letter board that reads "a chris pierdomenico film." the background shows a vibrant orange and yellow sunset sky.

i'm excited to say that the movie that a friend made about me ("Delco: the Movie") has secured a streaming deal. it'll be on Tubi starting July 2026. i'm excited for yall to watch it.

because it's a movie set in the early 2000s, they're doing a run of DVDs […]

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Teen killed in electric scooter crash in Delaware County - Riley Peters

Muncie board approves Kingdom Recovery sober-living variance with conditions, caps occupancy at 12 The Muncie Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing Kingdom Recovery LLC to convert a former church at 304 N. Waldameer into long-term sober group housing, subject to non-transferability, required department approvals and a 12-resident occupancy limit because of parking constraints.

Muncie's Board of Zoning Appeals has given the green light for a long-term sober-living residence in a former church, but with strict conditions and a cap on residents—can this initiative help tackle the local recovery housing shortage?

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Police: Former central Ohio coach had inappropriate interactions with teenage girls - Adam Conn

Delaware County commissioners approve contracts, grant support and table right-of-way ordinance after public concerns At a Feb. 16 meeting, Delaware County Commissioners approved several contracts and payments, pledged $25,000 to the Scholar House program for the year, approved an insurance plan change expected to save about $300,000 in year one, and tabled Ordinance 2026-01 on public right-of-way for more public input.

Delaware County Commissioners made waves this week by approving vital funding for local programs while pausing a contentious ordinance amidst public outcry.

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Saks Fifth Avenue to close Polaris store, 41 employees affected - David Rees

Don't forget that OIP client Richard Horton and his wife Janette are taking part in a panel discussion with the Unity Community Center in #DelawareCounty, Ohio, on Feb. 24. Here's a story that goes into more details.

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Central Ohio singer's music featured on "Love is Blind" - Gracie Collins

Commissioners approve routine resolutions, authorize sewer bond refinancing and drainage maintenance At the Feb. 5 meeting the board approved several routine resolutions (record, warrants, annexation, hearing date), authorized application to the Ohio Water Development Authority to refinance 2014 sewer revenue bonds (estimated $510,000 savings), and approved a drainage maintenance petition for Courtyards at Evans Farm; Commissioner Lewis was absent.

Delaware County Commissioners just approved significant resolutions, including a plan that could save $510,000 through sewer bond refinancing—what's next for the community?

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#DelawareCounty #OH #InfrastructureImprovements #CitizenPortal #PublicFinance #DelawareCountyGovernment

Last Saturday, we honored Sheriff Jerry L. Sanders Jr.’s incredible 30+ year career in law enforcement. As the 63rd Sheriff of Delaware County and the FIRST African-American Sheriff his leadership made history. Congrats on a well-deserved retirement!
#BlackHistory #HonoringService #DelawareCounty

County officials plan transition after Mary Haven exits regional services A county behavioral health board representative told commissioners Mary Haven will discontinue regional operations outside Franklin County; the board says five of seven service lines have transition plans, two remain in process, and staff aim to amend contracts by March to meet a May 15 timeline.

Delaware County faces a major shift in behavioral health services as Mary Haven announces the closure of regional facilities, sparking urgent plans to ensure continuity of care.

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Delaware County approves new website host, shredding contract and parcel analysis; accepts federal bridge funds The Delaware County Commissioners voted Feb. 2 to approve a new county website contract, a document-shredding services agreement, and a parcel-level tax analysis up to $18,000; they also accepted federal funding that covers all but $3,100 of a rural bridge project.

Delaware County is making big moves with a new website, enhanced shredding services, and a comprehensive tax analysis to boost financial planning!

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#DelawareCounty #IN #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal #DelawareCountyGovernance

OIP is joining in with community organizations in #DelawareCounty, just north of Columbus, as part of their February film and discussion series on #socialjustice. OIP Policy Fellows, OIP-u students and OIP client Richard Horton will be part of the programs.

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Delaware County TID approves 2026 budget, authorizes resubmission of Bixby Parkway grant application At its meeting the Delaware County Transportation Improvement District approved a 2026 budget driven by reimbursable Silicon Heartland work and authorized resubmitting Bixby Parkway Phase 1B to ODOT’s TID grant program, asking for roughly $500,000.

Delaware County is gearing up for major improvements with a new $4.7 million budget and plans to resubmit the Bixby Parkway grant application for $500,000!

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Delaware County commissioners approve routine resolutions, appoint Kimberly Mann to Developmental Disabilities board At their Jan. 15 meeting the commissioners approved a slate of routine resolutions—including purchase orders, travel expenses, and grant accounting changes—unanimously adopted a proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and appointed Kimberly Mann to the county Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Delaware County commissioners have made significant strides by appointing Kimberly Mann to the Board of Developmental Disabilities and honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a powerful proclamation.

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Man Allegedly Broke Into Gravesites; 100+ Remains Found In Home!😲😡

#DelawareCounty #LancasterCounty #Pennsylvania #GraveRobber

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Redevelopment staff touts site‑readiness wins, new staff and marketing as county works to attract industrial investment Staff told the commission Delaware County was selected for Norfolk Southern and AEP site‑readiness programs, highlighted prior successes where due diligence helped land projects, introduced new redevelopment staff Gina Carvallo, and requested better warehouse inventory sharing with local real estate to respond to investor inquiries.

Delaware County is making strides in industrial investment with new site-readiness programs and a fresh approach to marketing, paving the way for exciting opportunities!

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Contractor reports 24 proposals, five site visits and near-complete target-industry study to Delaware County commission Tracy, filling in for Elizabeth Rore, told the commission the county's economic development contractor submitted 24 proposals to IEDC opportunities, hosted five site visits, maintains a sites-and-buildings database, has screened speculative crypto/data-center leads, and has nearly completed a target-industry study to inform the next economic development plan.

Delaware County's economic development team has submitted 24 proposals and hosted five site visits, paving the way for a brighter future and significant investments like the $20 million fish farm purchase!

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Delaware County redevelopment commission resolves CanPack bond underpayment, pays to preserve Cowen Road study and approves school pledge The commission approved treating a $630,081.09 interest shortfall on the CanPack series A bonds as deferred interest, authorized reimbursement and CREED funding to cover a $244,136.81 personal‑property TIF shortfall, approved payment to complete or preserve Cowen Road study work, and pledged $60,000 to Liberty Perry School; all motions passed on roll calls.

Delaware County's Redevelopment Commission just tackled a $630,081 bond accounting error while also pledging $60,000 to local schools—major moves for community growth!

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New Albany dominates Franklin County's top home sales in 2025 - Stephanie Thompson