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June 11th, 2013
Atypical cool weather to start the summer pool season has delivered a hit to attendance and days of operation at the Wapakoneta WaterPark, a city administrator says.
For the complete story, see the Tuesday, June 11 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
A list of work needed to be done at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds includes more than $72,000 in improvements.
For the complete story, see the Tuesday, June 11 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
Cathy Lynn (Rhodes) Miller, 64, of Wapakoneta, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2013, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 30, 1948 in Galion, to Lois M. (Bauer) and Harry E. Rhodes, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are a son, Christopher Miller, of St. Marys; and two daughters, Tara Cook, of Wapakoneta, and Tabitha Kilmer, of Dayton.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, 1175 E. Greenville Rd., St. Marys, with the Rev. Raymond Daniel officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in St. Marys.
Bradley A. Oen, 63, of Wapakoneta, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 26, 1949, in Lima, the son of Anna Eileen (Anthony) and James Oen, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are his step-mother, Nancy Oen, of Wapakoneta; four siblings, Kevin (Cecilia) Oen, Eric (Kimberle) Oen, and Becky (Larry) Curtis, all of Wapakoneta, and Amy (Eric) Eichner, of Beavercreek; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
June 10th
Staff Writer
State Rep. Tony Burkley, R-Payne, said the newly-signed House Bill 7 will have the consequences that were indicated all along — shutting down illegal gambling.
The Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 7 in March by a 66-29 vote and the move was later approved in the Senate by a 27-6 vote. Gov. John Kasich signed the bill into law May 29.
Whether garden tourists wanted to see Victorian-style landscaped gardens, a large collection of colors and aromas, or garden designed for easy maintenance with a diverse lifestyle, garden enthusiasts could learn the secrets behind them all.
For the complete story, see the Monday, June 10 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
A retiring second-grade teacher still remembers how fun she thought it would be grading papers.
For the complete story, see the Monday, June 10 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
Bradley A. “Brad” Oen, 63, of Wapakoneta, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at his residence.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home in Wapakoneta.
Doris M. Swallow, 96, passed away at 8:01 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.
Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles – Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel.
Roger Dean Roediger, 81, died at 1:48 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013.
His life was a gift to all who knew him.
Mr. Roediger was born Sept. 10,1931, in Wapakoneta, to Ruby (Wentz) and Alfred Tobias Roediger who proceeded him in death. Mr. Roediger was a 1949 graduate of Blume High School. On July 29, 1953, he married Evelyn M. Kantner at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Wapakoneta. They had a loving relationship.
