Daily editionThursday, October 1st, 2026
Good morning, Delaware.
The 5AM Delaware Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Community
Delaware City Council approved a plan Monday for a Goodwill transitional home for men at 21 Vergon Drive, now renamed Rainstone Drive, in a mixed-use overlay managed by T&R Properties; the 5,800-sqft, 16-room facility will offer wraparound services to help residents re-enter work and community life.
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Flying Horse Farms announced Jan and Charlie (Flounder) McGibony as the recipients of the 2026 Firestarter Award today for their 13 years of volunteer service at the camp serving children with serious illnesses.
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Culture
Local families enjoy Gallant Farm's Fun Under a Paper Moon event with carnival games and photo booths evoking Delaware's circus legacy.
The Delaware Historical Society will host a program on Oct. 20 about F. Beverly Kelley + his work with Ringling Brothers and his book It Was Better than Work.
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Education
Delaware County District Library offers 32 events next week, ranging from daily storytimes and early literacy programs for kids to creative sessions like tweens' junk journal workshops and teen design events.
One featured event is 'Read with the Horses' on Oct. 10 from 1-4 p.m. (registration required).
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Sports
Big Walnut rallied from a 15-point deficit to win 47-40 in overtime over Ironton Friday at Tanks Memorial Stadium, celebrating its 100th anniversary this autumn.
Big Ten recruits Nolan Buirley and Eli Stumpf powered the Golden Eagles, who now prepare to host unbeaten Worthington Kilbourne.
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