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Daily editionThursday, September 24th, 2026

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The 5AM Delaware Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.

Community

  1. Stratford Ecological Center held its August fundraiser and welcomed new AmeriCorps interns on Sept. 14 while its guides completed fall training.

    It is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings and will host a Harvest Fair with hands-on activities on Saturday, Oct. 3.

    The Delaware GazetteRead more

  2. At Tuesday evening's Delaware County Fair livestock auction, 17-year-old 4-H member Joseph McMillen’s champion market steer, valued at $3,100, sold for $10,500 — a bid that may be a record as other young exhibitors marked the end of their 4-H shows.

    Delaware SourceRead more

Economy

  1. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce unveiled an updated Blueprint for Ohio’s Economic Future that sets a target of 3% annual growth to create more jobs + investment.

    The plan focuses on improving education, infrastructure, taxes, and innovation and builds on progress since 2022.

    The Delaware GazetteRead more

Education

  1. Delaware City Schools has climbed to a 4.5-star rating on the Ohio School Report Card — Superintendent Keith Pomeroy noted improved graduation and career readiness — and the district will focus on boosting math and ELA support.

    The Delaware GazetteRead more

Government

  1. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and the Ohio Rail Development Commission are hosting See Tracks, Think Train Week from Sept. 21-27 to stress rail safety and remind drivers to wait for flashing lights.

    They report a 50% drop in train-vehicle collisions over 20 years.

    The Delaware GazetteRead more

Sports

  1. Local Kroger florists assembled a six-foot blanket of yellow roses for the winner of the 81st Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fair, working Wednesday at their Lewis Center store; the tribute will adorn the winning horse on Thursday afternoon.

    The Delaware GazetteRead more

  2. Loua Dipa (post throat surgery) swept both Jugette races on Wednesday at the Delaware County Fairgrounds with times of 1:53.0 and 1:53.3.

    Trainer Ron Burke praised her quick recovery and marked the wins as key to her comeback.

    Delaware SourceRead more

  3. Big Walnut girls soccer coach Kathe Theisen, recovering from cancer, has the team step into new leadership roles as they continue an undefeated home streak and prepare to face Olentangy in a non-league match today.

    Delaware SourceRead more

  4. Three-year-old filly pacer Loua Dipa won the $265,000 Jugette at the Delaware County Fair Wednesday.

    Driven by Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. she outsprinted her rivals as trainer Ron Burke achieved his record sixth win in the race.

    The Delaware GazetteRead more