The Delaware City Digest

Fire Chief Tim Pyle. October is Fire Prevention week/month. Will talk about his crews at Oct. first Friday, more info here: Celebrate NFPA Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 4-10

Oct. 9:  Executive Director of Boardman Arts Park Roxanne Amidon will be in studio. Boardman will have just had a ribbon cutting on their Whimsy Venue stage. Also promoting fall events.

First Friday. Main St. Exec. Director Courtney Graf and Program Coordinator Caroline Pusateri in studio. First Friday theme is Stop, Drop and Dance. City of Delaware firefighters will be at the first Friday featured as October is fire prevention month.

9-25-26 - Strand Theatre - Ohio Goes to the Movies 10-14

Hosts Bob Hoganson and Cody Hatton welcome Jay Wolf to discuss Little Brown Jug week, the Delaware County Fair, and the history and excitement of harness racing, including race schedules, notable drivers, and what makes the Delaware half-mile track legendary. For more details and live coverage, visit littlebrownjug.com or tune into My 96.7 WDLR during Jug Week.

Hosts Cody Hatton and Courtney welcome OWU guests Doug Zipf and Jay Wolf to preview Community Day at Ohio Wesleyan: Steps for Service to commemorate 9/11, a free police-and-fire tailgate with hot dogs and hamburgers, and a 1:00 PM football kickoff against John Carroll. The event includes free admission, fundraising for the Brian Williams Legacy Scholarship, family activities, and a women’s soccer...

Join hosts Bob and Cody as they welcome Main Street Delaware's Courtney and Caroline to preview First Friday's Back to School Bash — a carnival-like evening with inflatables, rock climbing, vendors, transit options, and a visit from therapy dog Louie. The episode also covers local news items including a battery recycling drive with Woodsy Owl, community events, job announcements, and volunteer and...

Cody and Bob welcome Mallory Sribanditmongkol from People in Need Inc., who discusses the nonprofit's 45th anniversary and how it serves thousands in Delaware County through its food pantry, weekend backpack program, and emergency assistance for housing and utilities.   The episode also covers local news and community updates, including parks construction, storm response, upcoming events, and ways...

Hosts Bob and Cody welcome Delaware Police Chief Adam Moore to discuss back-to-school safety, local community events, and important rules for electric bikes and golf cart–style vehicles. Chief Moore explains legal distinctions (e-bikes vs. motorized bicycles/mopeds vs. low-speed/underspeed vehicles), offers safety and helmet advice, reviews school bus enforcement and school resource officer roles,...

On this episode of the Delaware City Digest, host Bob Hogensen, interim co-host Courtney Graff from Main Street Delaware, and guests from Helpline of Delaware/Morrow Counties discuss community news, downtown events, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Helpline leaders explain the “Start by Believing” theme, describe local resources and services, and share upcoming community events and suppo...

Join host Lee Yoakum and longtime co-hosts and guests for the Delaware City Digest, a nostalgic farewell full of laughs, awards, and city stories. Guests include Darren Shulman, Chief Adam Moore, neighbor Dave Ascue, and others reflecting on memorable interviews and community moments. This episode revisits highlights from the show’s run, celebrates Lee’s service to the city, and shares warm, funny...

On this episode of the Delaware City Digest, host Bob Hogensen talks with Courtney Graff from Main Street Delaware about spring happenings downtown — including ribbon cuttings for Open Bottle and Pause, and the First Friday spring-into-wellness event. The show covers community news like the city egg hunt, Safety Town registration, parks and splash pad updates, a downtown cleanup on April 25, and t...

On this episode of the Delaware City Digest, hosts Lee and Bob cover local headlines including the State of the City address, spring project updates, Hidden Valley Golf Course opening, and a William Street bridge closure. City Tax Administrator Lory Johnson explains City of Delaware income tax filing — mandatory resident filing, April 15 deadline with extended hours, free in-person assistance, e-f...

Host Bob Hogansen with guests from the Delaware City Economic Development team. Hear the Delaware City Digest every Friday morning on My 967 WDLR and online at my967.net

Weekly updates from the City of Delaware plus information on March 2026's First Friday in downtown Delaware, Ohio. Courtney Hendershot and Caroline Pusateri join Lee Yoakum and Bob Hogansen in-studio.

Lee Yoakum, the Community Affairs Coordinator for the City of Delaware along with Bob Hogensen will host, keeping you up to date on your hometown of Delaware. It’s your chance to get interactive with city leaders from trash pick-up to trees, parks to public works.

Lee and Bob and Tracy talk city events. and seasonal hiring with the Rec Dept. . © Copyright DelMar Media

Lee and Bob discuss infrastructure going on in the city like road upgrades, deleting bridges, etc. Bob announces a change in the city website domain. Guest Whitney Foust inform the public about upcoming seasonal jobs and how to apply for those city positions. © Copyright DelMar Media 2026

February 6, 2026 Podcast Lee and Bob city events. Guest . © Copyright DelMar Media

Lee, Mark, Doug and Jay discuss snow removal and community day coming soon © Copyright DelMar Media 2026

Lee and Bob welcomes Judge David Hejmanowski, who’s trading the courtroom for the stage as he directs this weekend’s Arena Fair Theatre’s production of The Shawshank Redemption. Also discussed is updates, changes, notices,etc along with Coffee with a Cop event. © Copyright DelMar Media 2025

HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc. is a tremendous community asset in helping and empowering individuals and one of its most important events of the year, fundraiser is upcoming. © Copyright DelMar Media 2025

August 1 marked one year since Paul Brake took the helm as City Manager for the City of Delaware — and he’s joined us on this week’s radio show to reflect on the year that was and what’s ahead for our growing city. © Copyright DelMar Media 2025

First Friday is back and ready to take over Downtown Delaware! This month’s theme is Safety on Sandusky, co-hosted by or own Delaware, Ohio Police Department !! We’re teaming up with our friends from Main Street Delaware, Inc. for a lively chat on the Delaware City Digest radio show.© Copyright DelMar Media 2025

Sneak peek into an exciting new project highlighting our amazing downtown businesses! Marketing pro Logan Brunney (City of Delaware Economic Development Coordinator) has been hitting the streets, interviewing local business owners and capturing what makes them tick — and what makes our downtown so special. Logan will be joining us along with videographer Ryan Wilkens to talk about their upcoming S...