Daily editionThursday, October 8th, 2026
Good morning, Delaware.
The 5AM Delaware Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Community
Delaware County Foundation held its annual Evening of Generosity on Thursday, Oct. 1 to honor local youth, volunteers, and businesses for their service and inspire more giving in the community.
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Business
Old Bag of Nails (66 N. Sandusky St.) will close its pub this Sunday after 22 years of service.
The company could not secure a long-term lease and plans to relocate staff to other locations.
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Culture
Delaware County District Library will host its ninth Great GeekFest at the Delaware Branch Library on Friday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 9 p.m., featuring cosplay contests for kids, teens, and adults plus drawing lessons, Dungeons + Dragons sessions, and interactive activities as part of First Friday downtown celebrations.
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Health
A local Breast Cancer Awareness resource is located at 40 N Sandusky Suite #203 in Delaware — call 740-363-1161 for more details.
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