The Delaware City Digest

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 the farmers market launching May 23, plus a fundraising push for the 2026 concert series.

The episode closes with a tribute to long-time host Lee Yoakum as he prepares to retire next week.

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-filing options, refunds for youth under 18, and payment or late-filing guidance.

Plus tips on permits, Vacation House Check, and where to find more information at cityofdelawareoh.gov/income-tax.

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