Delaware County Ohio

10/12/2026

In session this morning, our Delaware County, OHIO, Sheriff's Office shared news of two major achievements. Our Jail has achieved accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, making us one of fewer than 24 correctional facilities nationwide to achieve this standard. This accreditation recognizes that we meet national standards of excellence for both physical and mental healthcare services.

We also learned that the DCSO has earned a $500,000 grant from the Office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson for their Medication-Assisted Treatment program. The OAG grant will provide funding over the next 24 months for a program that provides critical medications, coordinates treatment and recovery services, and facilitates access to care after release.

Lives are being saved: In 2024, 57 individuals received MAT care. In 2025, 144 individuals did. And from September 2025 through September 2026, 312 individuals did. This program, part of our overall Stepping Up Initiative, is preventing overdoses, reducing recidivism and improving community safety.

Congratulations, Team DCSO!

10/05/2026

Domestic violence is a serious and pervasive issue that impacts individuals, families, workplaces, schools and so many more parts of our community. Today in session, the Commissioners, along with representatives from the Delaware County, OHIO, Sheriff's Office, the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office of Melissa A. Schiffel, and Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter, recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and reaffirmed our community's commitment to supporting victims and promoting healthy relationships. If you or someone you love needs help, you can call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text them at 88788.

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Jason Watts, Operations Superintendent for our Regional Sewer District. Earlier this week, at the Water Environment Federation's annual conference, he received one of their 2026 Mentorship Awards. The WEF is a global organization with more than 30,000 members who are devoted to protecting public health and the environment. The prestigious Mentorship Award recognizes individuals who have had a significant impact on other water quality professionals by providing personal, social and intellectual support.

09/25/2026

It might be perfect weather out there today, but we know it won't last! Check out this video, prepared in cooperation with our Delaware County Emergency Management office, about all the tools available for getting your severe weather news!

09/24/2026

09/21/2026

This morning, we held our annual Commissioners’ session at the Delaware County Fair, Delaware Ohio. And, as part of the agenda, our Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District managed to surprise Commissioner Barb Lewis with their Cooperator of the Year Award, recognizing the impact that her years of work as, first, a township trustee and, now, as a county commissioner have had on the services and work they do. We also heard from Ohio State University Extension staff and Junior Fair Board members before they had to head back to the barns! The Delaware County Fair continues – rain or shine – through this Saturday!

09/18/2026

Congratulations to our Delaware County, OH 911 - DELCOMM team, who received the Crisis Intervention Team Impact Award at Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board's annual meeting yesterday. DELCOMM was lauded for its work in creating an effective and consistent process that enables law enforcement to connect people experiencing behavioral health crises with the help they need.

09/17/2026

The Commissioners have announced the recipients of the 2026 Community Enhancement Grants. For more information and to see the list of the grant recipients, please go to: https://co.delaware.oh.us/2026/09/17/commissioners-announce-recipients-of-2026-community-enhancement-grants/

09/16/2026

More than three years ago, the County embarked on a study and then a project to expand broadband internet access to parts of Delaware County that were underserved. One of our partners in this project was Consolidated Cooperative. Another smaller part of the project involved partnering with Brightspeed.

Using federal funds, Consolidated was able to expand their network, making fiber available to 682 households in the northern part of Delaware County. You can use this link to see where Consolidated has been able to make fiber connections available and even to enter your address to see if it’s available to you: https://consolidatedelectriccoop.smarthub.coop/ui/ #/newConnect/serviceLocation.

09/15/2026

Regional Sewer has been raking in the awards! At a recent Commissioners’ session, we recognized the achievements of several staff members, who had been honored by their industry peers in the Southeast section of the Ohio Water Environment Association. Our winners included: Hannah Barker (Professional Wastewater Operations Award), Allyson Darst (Laboratory Analyst Award), John Garrett (W.D. Sheets Award), Julie McGill (Collection System Award), and Ricky Thomas (the Golden Manhole Award for the State of Ohio). Congratulations to the entire team for the outstanding work they do all year, every year!