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June 10th, 2013
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.
June 7th
Cameo E. Dudgeon, 98, of Wapakoneta, died 2:45 p.m., Tuesday June 4, 2013, at The Gardens, Wapakoneta.
For the complete obituary, see the Saturday, June 8 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
Genevie “Jenny” Pitchford, 80, of Otterbein- Cridersville formerly of Wapakoneta, died 5:40 p.m., Thurs. June 6, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health System.
For the complete obituary, see the Saturday, June 8 eidition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
Assistant Managing Editor
In an effort to better prepare Wapakoneta HIgh School students, a new graduation requirement is being proposed.
Wapakoneta High School Principal Scott Minnig recently suggested that computer applications be made a mandatory class. He said that an important skill for today’s work force is being able to use technology.
“At the high school, we like to make sure kids are prepared,” Minnig said. “What we have heard is some are lacking computer skills.”
Wapakoneta City Schools administrators and board members recently voiced opposition to a portion of a proposed state bill that would increase publicly-funded vouchers for students to attend private and parochial schools.
For the complete story, see the Saturday, June edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
