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Daily editionWednesday, October 21st, 2026

Good morning, Delaware.

The 5AM Delaware Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.

Business

  1. Randi Keene opened RJ Designs Fashion Boutique (her dream come true) at 30 S. Sandusky St in downtown Delaware after years of hard work.

    The store is open Wed-Sat from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and features fall clothing and a charm bar (for customized jewelry).

    Delaware SourceRead more

Culture

  1. Carrie Mae Weems will deliver the keynote at Ohio Wesleyan’s third Melvin Van Peebles Symposium, Weaving Liberation: A Celebration of Spirit, Sensation, and Creative Power, set for April 1-4 on campus.

    Tickets are on sale & the event will feature panel discussions, art exhibits, and performances.

    The Delaware GazetteRead more

Environment

  1. Delaware County will see peak fall colors in mid to late October.

    Local parks like Alum Creek State Park, Highbanks Metro Park, Delaware State Park, Stratford Ecological Center, and several Preservation Parks trails offer scenic views — ideal for outdoor walks.

    Delaware SourceRead more

Sports

  1. Big Walnut dominated host Dublin Scioto Friday night with a 33-point first quarter and a 54-0 win that secured a share of its conference crown; quarterback Eli Stumpf and receiver Nolan Buirley led the scoring (9-0 overall) as the team eyed its final regular season game.

    The Delaware GazetteRead more

  2. Olentangy Berlin senior Soleil Cordell won her second straight Division I singles title at the girls state tennis tournament (Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason) last Thursday and Friday.

    Cordell dominated her matches without dropping a set in her final season.

    The Delaware GazetteRead more