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Sleigh Bells, Not Jail Cells: Don’t Drive After a Holiday High

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has taken holiday safety to a whole new high with their latest social media campaign. Featuring a gingerbread man who may have snuck into the “special” Christmas cookies, the post warns: “To put it bluntly, don’t drive high. If it makes you feel different, it will make you drive differently—stay…

Delaware Big Lots Facing Closure as Chain Starts Liquidation Sales

Delaware, Ohio – Big Lots, Inc., the Columbus-based discount retailer, announced today that it is preparing to begin going-out-of-business (GOB) sales at all its remaining store locations. This includes the Big Lots store at 159 S. Sandusky St. in Delaware, located near the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University. The announcement comes as the company’s planned…

CHI-CHI’s Restaurants Set to Return After 20-Year Hiatus

DELAWARE, Ohio — Nearly two decades after closing its doors in the United States, the iconic CHI-CHI’S restaurant chain is making a comeback. The Mexican eatery, known for its festive atmosphere and fan-favorite dishes like fried ice cream, will reopen under the leadership of Michael McDermott, son of the chain’s founder, Marno McDermott. The revival…

Rise and Dine: Discover Delaware, Ohio’s Top 5 Breakfast Spots

Living and working in Delaware, Ohio you notice a certain hustle and bustle in the wee small hours of the morning. Downtown is home to a variety of eateries that serve up some very YUM breakfast options to start your day off right. Whether you’re a fan of traditional breakfast fare or crave something more unique, here are five places to get…

Limousine blocks traffic in Delaware, saved by Lizard Skinz heroes – Video

DELAWARE, Ohio — A stretch limousine found itself in a bit of a jam on U.S. 36 near Scioto Township Park, Delaware County, Ohio on April 15, 2023. Watch the entire body camera footage on YouTube by clicking here! Around 5:30 p.m. in the afternoon, Delaware County Sheriff Deputy Thorington was dispatched to a report of a blocked road…