Good morning, Delaware.

Ohio Wesleyan students and local firefighters gathered Saturday morning at the Gordon Field House for a 9/11 memorial walk honoring fallen firefighters; about 40+ participants raised nearly $2,000 for two charities as they shifted the event indoors because of rain.

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PeDel presented its plan at city council on Monday; the company plans to launch a 14-seat pedal bar offering two-hour rides with stops at local bars and shops downtown.

Scheduled to start in March 2027, the rides will emphasize safety and provide historical tour options for riders 21+.

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Delaware Source has launched Business Briefs to help local organizations share updates such as new hires and promotions—submissions cost $50 and are usually published within one business day via a self-service portal.

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Central Ohio Kroger stores have started using Tally robots that scan shelves for low or out-of-stock items; the rollout began recently in Columbus and will expand to about 60 stores by late fall.

The 79-inch robots (using sensors and AI) help spot pricing errors and alert staff to stock issues.

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Emmalee Facemyer, who discovered her passion for agriculture during a horticulture class, now works as an extension educator at Delaware County Extension.

She coordinates the Master Gardener Volunteer program and will host a booth (with an interactive microscope) at the local county fair while running her Seeds to Centerpieces program.

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources launched an online system for purchasing Ohio-grown trees from the Buckeye State Tree Nursery in Zanesville — making it easier for landowners to support conservation projects.

Buyers can order seedlings in quantities of at least 10, with pickup available or direct shipping.

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Delaware County commissioners supported Preservation Parks on Monday with a letter for its Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program grant to buy 96 acres in Genoa and Harlem townships for a new southeast park + the group will submit the application this week and expects a decision by late November.

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After over five years of stewardship, the Delaware County Historical Society and Westwood Collective sold the Historic Jail and Sheriff’s Residence at 20 W. Central Ave to local principal Andy Warnock.

Renovations are planned to update the exterior and interior for new office spaces and community use.

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Delaware City Council approved Monday’s ordinance reading to transfer a 0.95-acre Spring Street property to the CIC for the proposed Hotel Wesleyan project involving Ohio Wesleyan and an expected 100-room hotel, and the council will hold a public hearing on Sept. 28 & refine project details.

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Ohio Wesleyan’s men’s golf team earned runner-up honors at Little Mountain Country Club Sunday and Monday through four top-10 finishes + standout scores by Nate Tripp and teammates, with several players setting career lows.

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