Delaware Gazette

1 week ago | delgazette.com | Gary Budzak

It’s been a while since we’ve updated readers on what’s going on in the village of Ashley. In no particular order:• An animal ordinance was approved on March 4 by the Village Council. Section two dealt with harboring animals. “No person shall own, keep, or harbor any exotic animal… or… venomous snake or other venomous animal within the village corporation,” the legislation read.

1 week ago | delgazette.com | Gary Budzak

LEWIS CENTER — Orange Township’s Zoning Commission has been extremely active in the first quarter of 2025, and here is a summary of actions taken from its meeting minutes. • The commission’s first meeting of the year was on Jan. 7. After electing officers, it heard old business where a subarea of Evans Farm Epcon requested a change to “allow townhomes and duplexes to be mixed into one condominium community with single-family ranch condominium dwellings” at 4948 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center.

1 week ago | delgazette.com | Joshua Keeran

Throughout Delaware County over the Memorial Day weekend, area residents attended parades, ceremonies, and viewed displays honoring those individuals who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. One such display was located on the grounds of the Lewis Center United Methodist Church on Lewis Center Road. Not only were the grounds decorated with over 200 American flags, but the Traveling Korean War Memorial (pictured) was on display Saturday through Monday.

1 week ago | delgazette.com | Gary Budzak

SUNBURY — The Big Walnut High School graduation for the class of 2025 was successfully held outdoors in the football stadium on May 19. Principal Dr. Nicole Carter recognized the scholars, student courts, Delaware Area Career Center students, those planning to enter the military, those in the college credit plus program, and then all seniors.

1 week ago | delgazette.com | Dillon Davis

Few people knew John Lennon like May Pang, and for two days, those in and around Delaware can see the pop culture icon in a rare light as Pang brings her candid photo collection to The Arts Castle. On June 3-4, Pang will accompany her photo collection at The Arts Castle, 190 W.