Delaware, OH — Each November, the SAFE Delaware County Coalition acknowledges those who passed away due to motor vehicle crashes in Delaware County through a remembrance ceremony. Traditionally a display of wreaths with the name of each victim is dedicated as a reminder to drive safely during the holiday season. This year’s ceremony will honor the [...]
Delaware, Oh. – The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $46,200 in federal traffic safety funding to the Delaware Public Health District’s traffic safety coalition SAFE Delaware County for federal fiscal year 2025. The funds are passed through OTSO from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to support the efforts [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – As 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day, ensuring their safety on the road is more crucial than ever. The Delaware Public Health District's SAFE Delaware County Coalition is proud to host a CARFiT event, a national program designed to enhance the comfort and safety of older drivers. The event will take place [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – Since the initial Age-Friendly Delaware County Assessment began in 2018, significant progress has been made in improving the quality of life for older adults in our community. Today, we are releasing a new report based on a resurvey conducted by SourcePoint and the Delaware Public Health District. This report will serve as a [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District’s Project DAWN Naloxone program, in partnership with the Strand Theatre, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, and the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office, is recognizing National Recovery Month by examining addiction and recovery through the meaningful impact of film. Meaningful Movies: A Series on Addiction will kick off on [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. — The SAFE Delaware County Coalition will be holding its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign Kick-off event this Friday, August 23 at 12:00pm at the Jon Peterson Memorial Plaza outside the Delaware County Courthouse in downtown Delaware during food truck Friday. From August 14 through September 2, which includes the [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware Public Health District, in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is hosting a free lead awareness workshop aimed at healthcare workers, childcare providers, and community members. The workshop will feature two informative sessions focused on minimizing lead exposure. Lead Awareness Workshop Details: Date: Monday, September 23 Location: Delaware [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware Public Health District is informing residents within the Village of Ashley that mosquito spraying will occur on Thursday, August 15 as a result of a mosquito collection trap testing positive for West Nile virus. Click here to view the entire planned spraying area. Updated spraying plans will be announced on [...]
Delaware, OH – The Delaware Public Health District’s Keep Delaware County Beautiful program, in partnership with the Village of Ashley, is pleased to announce a community painting event on September 14, 2024. Community members and volunteers are invited to join in on this meaningful project that focuses on revitalizing the village’s municipal building with a fresh [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – The United Way of Delaware County is excited to announce the successful implementation of an initiative aimed at promoting healthy food choices among clients who visit the Family Resource Center Pantry, previously known as the Pacer Pantry. This initiative was made possible through collaboration with the Delaware Public Health District and funding provided [...]
