Daily editionTuesday, September 15th, 2026
Good morning, Delaware.
The 5AM Delaware Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Community
Andrews House announced a new leadership transition as retiring executive director Mel Corroto hands over duties to Lindsey Blackburn on November 1, starting a period of coordinated change until year-end (celebration for Mel is set for Thursday, Oct. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Andrews House).
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Culture
Jasper, the six-month-old giraffe at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is learning new skills (target training and checkup participation) as the care team now teaches him to care for himself after he mastered basic movements and following his mother.
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Real Estate
Andy Warnock of Westwood Collective bought the historic jail at 20 W. Central Ave. for $412,000 from the Delaware County Historical Society and will renovate it into new office and commercial spaces — a project that revives the 8,500-sqft building which once hosted tours and weddings. This plan is set to bring fresh local business opportunities.
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Sports
On Friday night in Sunbury, Big Walnut won the OCC-Capital Division opener 46-0 over Delaware Hayes with Nolan Buirley scoring four touchdowns - including two in the first quarter that helped build their early lead.
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