Botkins royalty
Staff WriterMonday, May 9, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHStaff photo/John Hamilton: Chloe Flora, left, and Nolan Greve were named Prom King and Queen at the Botkins High School Prom on Saturday.Category: News
View ArticleFair arena project moves forward
By: LAURA GERMANNStaff WriterTuesday, May 10, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHThe Auglaize County Fair Board took the next step Monday in finalizing the new arena project — approving the allocation of matching funds...
View ArticleBoard hears handbook changes
By: CASSAUNDRA SMITHStaff WriterWednesday, May 11, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHThe Wapakoneta City Schools Board of Education heard from school principals about 2016-2017 handbook changes during a regular board...
View ArticleGolden Fresh Farms groundbreaking takes place
By: TOM WEHRHAHNManaging EditorWednesday, May 11, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHGolden Fresh Farms broke ground Wednesday at the Wapakoneta Jobs Ready Site for the construction of a 20-acre greenhouse.The first...
View ArticleBicycle Safety Day nears
By: TOM WEHRHAHNManaging EditorThursday, May 12, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHBicycle safety is an important concern and the annual Bicycle Safety Day in Wapakoneta is designed to provide riders with the...
View ArticleLocal man suspect in fatal hit-skip near Anna
By: Tom WehrhahnManaging editoreditor@wapakwdn.comThursday, May 12, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHThe Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit·skip accident that occurred Wednesday night in the...
View ArticleLand bank under review
By: LAURA GERMANNStaff WriterFriday, May 13, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHNo definite decision has been made on the matter of establishing a county land bank, as the county commissioners are still deliberating...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week
Staff WriterFriday, May 13, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHFiremen Kevin Bellmen shows the kids of Wapakoneta Middle School what happens when you throw water on a grease fire on Thursday during the FFA Safety...
View ArticleWhat you may have missed
Staff WriterFriday, May 13, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHHere's a slice of what you may have missed this week in the Wapakoneta Daily News.Monday: Village mourns loss of K9 Tuesday: Fair arena project moves...
View ArticleAgency plans to expand services
Staff WriterFriday, May 13, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHMental health and substance abuse help is coming to downtown Wapakoneta.“Our customers spoke, we listened,” said Kelly Monroe, clinical director for Mental...
View ArticleGlow-Run for a cause
By: LAURA GERMANNStaff WriterMonday, May 16, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHAlthough the weather turned out to be less than ideal for a nighttime run, hardy runners and walkers were not deterred, as hundreds...
View ArticleMan charged in standoff
Staff WriterMonday, May 16, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHA Minster man has been indicted on a charge connected to a standoff earlier this month. James W. Hoskins, 38, was indicted on one count of inducing panic,...
View ArticleFunds for street repairs debated
By: TOM WEHRHAHNManaging EditorTuesday, May 17, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHRoads and real estate topped the discussions Monday evening as the Wapakoneta City Council entertained a light agenda.At-Large...
View ArticleFobs boost security at Harmon
By: BRAD FRANKSports EditorWednesday, May 18, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHIn response to continual instances of vandalism and dangerous activities at the local stadium, Wapakoneta City Schools has implemented an...
View ArticleTop seniors named
By: JOHN HAMILTONStaff WriterThursday, May 19, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHWapakoneta High School’s graduation ceremonies Saturday will feature the top five graduates of the class of 2016. As they prepare their...
View ArticleTug Fest rolls into fairgrounds
By: LAURA GERMANNStaff WriterFriday, May 20, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHTwo events are rolling into town for the next two weekends at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds, starting with Wapak Tug Fest today and a...
View ArticleWhat you may have missed
Staff WriterFriday, May 20, 2016WAPAKONETA, OH Here's a glimpse of what you may have missed this week in the Wapakoneta Daily News. Monday: Wapakoneta High School Suicide GateKeepers held a glow run...
View Article2016 commencement a bittersweet affair
By: CASSAUNDRA SMITHStaff WriterMonday, May 23, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHIn front of their loved ones and fellow classmates, approximately 200 Wapakoneta High School graduates received their diplomas...
View ArticleAIP, EPA case continued
By: LAURA GERMANNStaff WriterTuesday, May 24, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHThe pending case of the State of Ohio versus AIP Logistics continues as representatives from both parties communicated with Auglaize...
View ArticleVeterans bring service to homes
By: CASSAUNDRA SMITHStaff WriterWednesday, May 25, 2016WAPAKONETA, OHWapakoneta VFW Post 8445 members made stops at area nursing homes and assisted living facilities Tuesday.“It's for the veterans that...
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