The Delaware City Digest

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 match later in the day.

The episode also covers local Delaware news and downtown events — from battery disposal and youth basketball registration to Savor Downtown Delaware and plant bingo — plus OWU updates like a major solar initiative, a new mechanical engineering program, and upcoming athletic tournaments.

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 sponsorship opportunities to support downtown programs.

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 listeners can donate, volunteer, or get help.

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, and highlights programs like Fishing with First Responders and the Citizens Police Academy.

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 support options.

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 memories—from quirky guests to behind-the-scenes studio life—offering a heartfelt goodbye to a hometown radio institution.