The story
Local history for this place is being researched county by county outward from Franklin County; here is what the records say.
Water
Mostly private wells The water here
- Mt Blanchard Village50% of residentsGroundwater wells (2 wells)
- Forest Village28% of residentsGroundwater wells (3 wells)
- Arlington Village22% of residentsGroundwater wells (3 wells)
Its ZIP codes
Each ZIP code that touches Delaware Township, Hancock County, with the share of its residents who live here and the same headline figures as the ZIP page.
| ZIP | Share | Water | Radon | Home value | Schools | Flood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45867 Mount Blanchard | 33% | Mostly private wells | 6.9 pCi/L average radon | Parcel list only | Riverdale Local · 3 stars overall | 4.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45843 Forest | 6% | Mostly private wells | 4.0 pCi/L average radon | Median year built 1974 | Riverdale Local · 3 stars overall | 1.2% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45814 Arlington | 4% | Groundwater wells (3 wells) | 3.4 pCi/L average radon | Parcel list only | Arlington Local · 4 stars overall | 4.8% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
Local government
Who holds office in Delaware Township, Hancock County, how its elections and ballot issues came out, and the state auditor's record.
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee | Austin Vanden Bosch | 419-889-2385 | ||
| Trustee | Scott Snoke | 419-348-1169 | ||
| Trustee | Jason Lotz | 567-208-7781 | ||
| Fiscal Officer | Roger Heyman | 419-889-4295 |
Roster as of 2026 edition (Directory of Officials): county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2021: 2 of 2 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 2 of 2.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Issue: Delaware Township Tax Levy | 193 | 77 | Passed (71.48% for) |
| 2021-05-04 | Issue: 2 Delaware Township Tax Levy | 142 | 71 | Passed (66.67% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Trustee | Jason E. Lotz 97, 52.15%; Scott Snoke 89, 47.85% |
| 2023-11-07 | Trustee | John Beagle 202, 40.16%; Austin Vanden Bosch 301, 59.84% |
| 2023-11-07 | Fiscal Officer | Roger P. Heyman 407, 100.0% |
| 2021-11-02 | Trustee | Jason E. Lotz 180, 36.59%; Scott Snoke 204, 41.46%; John D. Beagle (write-in) 108, 21.95% |
| 2019-11-05 | Trustee | John Beagle 132, 39.17%; Austin J. Vanden Bosch 205, 60.83% |
| 2019-11-05 | Fiscal Officer | Roger P. Heyman 200, 60.24%; Abigail Walter 132, 39.76% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-12-04
The county
Hancock County: 12 ZIP codes, 26 cities, villages and townships, 68,477 people.
Nearby places
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