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Public raises concerns over proposed data center in Delaware City.
A massive data center proposal near Delaware City draws vocal concerns from residents during a town hall meeting Thursday night at the Delaware City Fire Hall. The town hall was an opportunity for residents to weigh in on the 6.1 million square...

Powering on: Duke Energy signals plans for two Rowan County generation units
Published 12:10 am Friday, July 25, 2025 Natural gas-fired combustion turbines with a combined capacity of 850 megawatts slated for site where Buck Steam Station once stood, adjacent to combined-cycle plant SALISBURY — Foresight is power. Duke...

Governor's Council on Agriculture appointees announced.
Delaware’s agriculture secretary announced new appointees for the Governor’s Council on Agriculture. Governor Matt Meyer along with State Secretary of Agriculture Don Clifton announced four new appointments and two reappointments to the advisory...

Delaware Drivers Travel the Farthest: New Study Ranks U.S. States by Average Miles Driven Per Vehicle
A new study from Jason Stone Injury Lawyers reveals that Delaware leads the nation in vehicle mileage, with drivers logging over 21,000 miles per registered vehicle in 2022, the highest of any state in the country. The findings are based on data...

2 gas stations in cities throughout Delaware County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 19
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Delaware County selling...

ChristianaCare study maps breast cancer risks in Delaware hotspots, guides targeted prevention
The map highlights two Delaware hotspots—Wilmington and Middletown—where advanced breast cancer rates are elevated. In Wilmington, the overlap with poor screening rates and aggressive cancer types suggests a combined impact. In contrast,...

1 gas station in cities throughout Delaware County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 19
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Delaware County...

10 questions as Delaware preps for most daunting football season ever
Key questions revolve around the quarterback position, running back depth, and wide receiver performance. The offensive and defensive lines face challenges adjusting to the higher level of competition. Several transfer players are expected to make...

The Foundation For Delaware County announces new president
MEDIA — The Foundation for Delaware County has announced the selection of Michael Kellerman as its next president, effective Wednesday, Oct. 1. Following a national search led by Kittleman & Associates LLC, the foundation board unanimously...

Basics about data centers: Meeting on site proposed near Delaware City
The plan for the data center northwest of Delaware is an 11-building facility using 1.2 gigawatts of electricity spread among five buildings on the north campus and six buildings on the south campus. Aata center houses computer servers, storage...

Today in Delaware County history, July 25
100 Years Ago, 1925: The local authorities, at the direction of Mayor S.E. Turner and W.M. Powel, director of public safety, yesterday, and upon the recommendation of Dr. H.C. Donahoo, city physician, placed a ban on the penny “snowballs,” a...

State leaders call for more transparency within regional grid operator amid soaring energy prices
Gov. Matt Meyer and Delaware’s Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie join other states in calling for more transparency and ratepayer-focused leadership within the PJM Interconnection. The PJM Interconnection is the profit-neutral regional grid operator...

Love in the Time of the Locusts
Yinka Olatunbosun In an era marked by frequent divorces, infidelity, and widespread campus prostitution, protecting the marital institution through value-oriented cinema is a significant win. With this in mind, Tunde Kelani’s comeback film,...

New interchange in Delaware County aims to alleviate I-71 congestion
The Ohio Department of Transportation started a $32 million project to ease congestion by building a new interchange near U.S. Route 36 and state Route 37. SUNBURY, Ohio — Drivers familiar with the backups along Interstate 71 in Delaware County...

Gov. Meyer signs resolution to test AI in key industries
Delaware is moving forward with plans to create a regulated “AI Sandbox,” giving companies space to test artificial intelligence tools in high-impact industries. Governor Matt Meyer recently signed a joint resolution that starts the development of...

Delaware's June Labor Review: Unemployment Increased in Kent and Sussex Counties
DELAWARE - Delaware's Department of Labor published their latest labor report for the month of June. According to the report, unemployment in the state stayed the same from May to June. However, unemployment rates rose in Kent and Sussex Counties....

Raising the Bar on Battery Safety: A New Era for Energy Resilience
By Michael Fernandez on July 23, 2025 When a major battery recall sends shockwaves through consumer electronics and electric vehicle markets, the question arises: who is setting the higher standard to prevent such crises? Recent figures from the...

Public hearing planned Tuesday for 5,600-acre, 300 megawatt solar project near Keo
A public hearing is planned for Tuesday (Aug. 5) at the Lonoke County courthouse at 10 am to discuss details of a potential 5,600 acre, 300 megawatt solar field near Keo. Lonoke County officials posted public notice of the meeting to allow input...

Capacity auction predicts higher energy bills; Youngkin, governors air frustrations in letter to PJM
by Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury Regional electric grid operator PJM Interconnection’s capacity auction on Tuesday showed an incredible cost jump, breaking records from last year that led to major increases in bills for some consumers across the...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Delaware County in week ending July 19?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Delaware County selling...