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In today's newsletter:
- Will City Council greenlight Delaware’s first 7 Brew drive-thru?
- How will Delaware’s new 2026 water rates affect your bill?
- How safe is the venison from Ohio’s prison butchering program?
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 29 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy and windy; p.m. rain, temps: high: 51, low: 21.
- Friday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 26 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
1. National coffee chain proposed for this Central Ohio suburb for first time (614now.com) — A new 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop is proposed for 1424 Sunbury Road in Delaware, with plans already approved by the city’s Planning Commission and now headed to City Council on January 12. The 500-square-foot shop would feature three drive-thru lanes and space for up to 36 cars, bringing the fast-growing national chain closer to Delaware coffee fans. 
2. Delaware Water Bills Are Changing, But Not Across the Board (1808delaware.com) — Starting with January 2026 bills, the City of Delaware is changing its water rate structure to keep typical household costs steady while charging more to heavy users. Most residents should see little or no change, but high-consumption accounts will pay higher per-unit rates to encourage conservation. Questions can be directed to the city’s utility billing office by phone or email.
3. Ohio Mixed Bag: ODNR's Natalie Foos earns award from Water Management Association (outdoornews.com) — A clarification from Delaware explains that venison processed in a prison butchering program is tested for pathogens before being sent to food pantries, addressing safety concerns for local recipients. The broader roundup also notes a statewide award for an ODNR water-resources leader, Ohio bird counts, Indiana’s bobcat season closure, and a national wolf-recovery legal dispute.
4. County Commissioner Barb Lewis Says She Will Not Seek Reelection (1808delaware.com) — Delaware County Commissioner Barb Lewis has announced she will not seek reelection when her term ends next fall, opening a 2026 Republican primary for her seat. She says the early decision is meant to give candidates time to prepare while she continues working through her final year and plans to stay active in the community afterward.
5. Ohio Small Business Owners Concerned with Loss of THC Product Sales (columbusunderground.com) — A Delaware hemp wholesaler warns that Ohio’s new intoxicating hemp restrictions could shut down his business and hundreds of others statewide, shifting sales into licensed marijuana dispensaries. The bill also tightens THC limits, transportation rules, and possession laws for recreational marijuana, drawing sharp criticism from industry advocates and support from a major cannabis coalition.
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Alzheimer's Male Caregiver Support Group
Delaware County District Library: Orange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd, Delaware
10:30 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Business Before Hours - December 18, 2025 Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce
Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce , 2 Troy Road , Delaware
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Liberty Toddler Storytime
Liberty Branch Library - Liberty Community Room A
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Orange Preschool Storytime
Orange Branch Library - Orange Programming Room
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Ostrander Family Storytime
Ostrander Branch Library - Ostrander Programming Room
11:00 am -
Delaware Family Storytime
Delaware Main Library - Delaware Community Room
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Pinterest Crafts
Orange Branch Library - Orange Community Room
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DIY Crafts: Gnomes
Liberty Branch Library - Liberty Community Room B
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Delaware Toddler Storytime
Delaware Main Library - Delaware Community Room
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Liberty Baby Storytime
Liberty Branch Library - Liberty Community Room A
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Orange Family Storytime
Orange Branch Library - Orange Programming Room
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons @ Delaware
Delaware Main Library - Delaware Community Room
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It's that time of year;
be careful with "deals" that play on greed i.e. getting something for super cheap. Ask yourself, is it logical? Do your due diligence. Most product… (Nextdoor Berlin Station/Curve) - When we moved into Troy farms apartments we were told the only electric company we could use is Nation Wide Partners.
Been here almost 2 yrs now and they still r writing off fixing my doors as in front and back and windows. As u can clearly c my door is closed and… (Nextdoor Troy Farms)
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Delaware. Apply here.
- City of Delaware Ohio posted a job opening for Office Supervisor (Utility Billing) in Delaware. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Delaware here.
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