German author guest of ACHS via Skype
By: Bob TomaszewskiStaff WriterWednesday, October 10, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHAuthor and historian Alfred Wesselmann skyped in from Lengerich, Germany Sunday afternoon at St. Paul United Church of Christ in...
View ArticleODP bus tour stops in Wapakoneta
By: AJ HECHTStaff WriterWednesday, October 10, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHDavid Pepper, chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, is crisscrossing the state on the People First Bus Tour, rallying the troops before...
View Article2019 Committee ready to debut collectible items
By: Deb ZwezPublisherWednesday, October 10, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHWith the local debut of the movie “First Man” set for Thursday in Wapakoneta, the 2019 Committee is planning a debut of its own.On the...
View ArticleYou can say 'boo' to flu
By: Bob TomaszewskiStaff WriterWednesday, October 10, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHThe Auglaize County Health Department wants you to say “boo!” to the flu.Brenda Eiting, director of nursing reported Tuesday...
View ArticleMercy Unlimited: More than a thrift store
By: AJ HECHTStaff WriterMonday, October 15, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHMercy Unlimited is more than just a thrift store. But Troy Montgomery will tell you it's more than just a food pantry–which he...
View ArticleLIA's first-ever chili cookoff held to help fund activities
By: Bob TomaszewskiStaff WriterMonday, October 15, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHStart your slow cookers!The Inaugural Chili Cook-off, held Saturday afternoon for The Grand Lake Improvement Association, not only...
View ArticleCridersville wants their history to live on through generations
By: AJ HECHTStaff WriterMonday, October 15, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHThe Cridersville Historical Society opened up their doors on Sunday afternoon, giving visitors to their museum on Sugar Street a quick trip...
View ArticleW-G Schools look ahead to financial future
By: AJ HECHTStaff WriterTuesday, October 16, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHThe Five-Year Forecast for Waynesfield-Goshen Local Schools finances projects that the district will be running a deficit this year, but...
View ArticlePratt keeps rumors at bay
By: Deb ZwezPublisherTuesday, October 16, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHWhen one hears the words “paper mill,” thoughts might go straight to the horror stories of the smells associated with such a facility. That’s...
View ArticleRefuse, recycling dominates council meeting -- again
By: Deb ZwezPublisherTuesday, October 16, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHAfter another back and forth discussion, and a somewhat confusing go-round of just what was being requested, Wapakoneta City Council members...
View ArticleYields, harvest percentages discussed at ag breakfast
By: Bob TomaszewskiStaff WriterThursday, October 18, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHLocal agriculture producers met at RJ Coffey Cup Restaurant in Wapakoneta Tuesday morning to discuss yields and strategies. The...
View ArticleBoard of Elections holds required tests
By: Bob TomaszewskiStaff WriterThursday, October 18, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHThe Auglaize County Board of Elections met in special session Wednesday top pay their bills and test their equipment.Board members...
View ArticleClassroom in the real world
By: Deb ZwezPublisherThursday, October 18, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHSome 50 Wapakoneta High School students stood outside the new Pratt Industries recycling facility on Industrial Drive Wednesday, waiting for...
View ArticleFair board fires manager
By: Bob TomaszewskiStaff WriterThursday, October 18, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHThe Auglaize County Agricultural Society, meeting in special session Wednesday night, voted 10-6 to not renew manager Jack...
View ArticleCraving some candy? Here's where to find it
Staff WriterTuesday, October 23, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHCitywide trick-or-treating begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday and runs until 7:30 p.m., but if you're just stopping at houses around the neighborhood,...
View ArticleMuseum takes closer look at 'First Man'
By: AJ HECHTStaff WriterTuesday, October 23, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHNeil Armstrong experts and staff at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum Brittany Venturella and Greg Brown spent Monday evening uncovering...
View ArticleLocal officials urge 'no' vote on Issue1
By: Deb ZwezPublisherTuesday, October 23, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHThe majority of members within the local legal/law enforcement community oppose a proposed constitutional amendment that will appear on the...
View ArticleWapakoneta Sertoma Club helps local organizations
By: Deb ZwezPublisherThursday, October 25, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHThe Wapakoneta Sertoma Club donated $3,800 to area organizations Wednesday, and club members learned about why those dollars are needed and...
View ArticleJob Fair helpful for area employers
By: AJ HECHTStaff WriterThursday, October 25, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHAuglaize County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state–currently just 3 percent as of last month according to the Ohio...
View ArticleBallot is crowded for '18 election
Staff WriterThursday, October 25, 2018WAPAKONETA, OHAuglaize County registered voters will head to their polling places Nov. 6 and will face a full ballot of state-wide and local issues. While local...
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