Daily editionThursday, October 15th, 2026
Good morning, Delaware.
The 5AM Delaware Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Community
The Friends of the Delaware County District Library celebrate National Friends of the Library Week (Oct. 18 to Oct. 24) and the Library Board of Trustees will host a public comment session on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. in the Orange Branch Library Community Room.
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Culture
Arena Fair will open its production of 'Next to Normal' Friday at Willis Theater, showing a story about a suburban family and featuring a live band (local mental health providers will provide informational tables outside).
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The Delaware African American Heritage Council invites local residents to the Black Wall Street Marketplace on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Willis Education Center (74 W. William St.) to support Black-owned businesses and meet local entrepreneurs.
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Education
Hayes High School is one of 29 local high schools selected for CAPA’s 2026-27 Marquee Awards (presented by American Electric Power Foundation), a program that will offer master classes and workshops with professionals.
Nominees will be announced on April 8 and awards presented on May 6.
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Government
Delaware City Council approved a zoning amendment Monday for a new apartment complex by Ex Flax LLC near Lake and Flax streets plus moved plans for a Target zoning project to a public hearing on Oct. 26 with a demolition order for a historic carriage house.
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Lifestyle
Local homeowners are advised to check furnace filters, tune up heating systems, verify thermostat settings, and clear vents as temperatures drop.
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning offers a $67 furnace tune-up (details apply) to help prepare homes for winter.
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Real Estate
Multiple property transfers took place in Delaware County, including a sale at 6190 Deeside Dr in Dublin where Michael A and Jill A transferred property to Sylvester, Jared and Melissa for $805,000 (other transactions ranged from $374,090 to $805,000).
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Sports
Three Delaware County girls will compete in the OHSAA tennis tournament today at 9 a.m. at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason.
Berlin senior Soleil Cordell (the reigning state singles champion) will defend her title while Orange's Aaria Gala and Zoe Haar enter the doubles draw.
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