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What Makes This Ohio Newspaper Special?Up until June 2004, the Delaware Gazette was the oldest one owner family newspaper in the United States. The paper began as a weekly in 1818 and like most papers has several different names. The Thompson family, who owned the paper, has had relationships with many famous people, beginning with Horace Greeley who was the employer of Abram Thompson. The connection with Horace Greeley was instrumental in getting the Delaware paper and the Thompson’s the attention of Abraham Lincoln, as Horace Greeley was the favorite editor of the President during the Civil War. This paper has had a very long life and has been privileged to be able to report on some of the most important moments in history.

The Classifieds Are Not All That The Delaware Gazette Has to OfferThe paper has all of the latest news, sports, obituaries, employment news and classified ads for Delaware County and the State of Ohio. In addition to the normal newspaper delivery, the newspaper is also assessable online. The Paper is also doing its part to go green as the paper is printed on recycled paper and uses soy ink.

The Delaware Gazette Can Tell you All the Great Places to Go in Cape CodThe Delaware Gazette runs ads for the Cape Cod area, you can check out the motels and the inns and all the best restaurants. When you are in the area Cape Cod can be so relaxing, not only do you have access to the beach, you can also go hiking or you can go biking. Enjoy the picturesque scenery. And what you can see and enjoy will depend on the time of the year you go. If you are there in the spring time, the trees will be budding and the spring flowers will be starting to blossom. The birds will be returning and you may see all types of wildlife. The air may be a bit brisk, but the view will be exhilarating. If you go in the summer time, the air will be much warmer and you can enjoy boating and swimming. Whatever time of the year you go, be sure to check out the lighthouses along the cape.

While You Are Visiting Delaware County, Don’t Forget to Check Out the Amish ProductsWhen you are in Ohio, be sure to go through Amish country. The Amish, who do not care for modern conveniences or the modern way of life, will be more than happy to share their way of life with you. You can find stores and stands where you can see or purchase their one of a kind product. You can purchase all types of wood items from wooden decorative items to furniture. Or you may want to purchase one of their beautiful quilts. They also have stands where they sell food; no visit to Amish lands would be complete with getting a homemade donut or other wonderful baked goods. You can also purchase some of their garden produce. If you are a person who is looking for organic products, check out the organically grown corn and beans. And if you are looking for meat that has been raised organically, you can probably purchase livestock too.