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Mayor against HB5

June 17, 2013

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A bill before state legislators is expected to streamline a patchwork of local rules, forms and definitions in regard to Ohio’s numerous municipal income tax, a state office holder says. The bill is meant to institute a simpler, fairer and more friendly system to help spur job creation.
Mayor Rodney Metz disagrees and says the city stands to lose thousands of dollars, if not more, in income tax revenue, which would force them to seek new forms of revenue from local residents.

Locals: NSA in the wrong

June 17, 2013

If the feelings of Wapakoneta residents are indicative of the feeling of this nation’s people, the sentiment of the American people toward the country’s elected officials is they have overstepped their bounds.
For the complete story, see the Monday, June 17 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.

Area experts teach proper techniques

June 17, 2013

MOULTON — With one eye closed, an 11-year-old boy uses his other eye to peer down the barrel of the rifle, exhales, relaxes and then pulls the trigger — taking aim at and hitting a paper target.
For the complete story, see the Monday, June 17 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.

God's Storehouse celebrates 30th year in existence

June 15, 2013

Helping people has always been the mission of God’s Storehouse and for 30 years, the volunteers running the local food pantry have been able to do just that.

God’s Storehouse recently celebrated its 30th year of serving the community with the need continuing to grow. In 2012, God’s Storehouse distributed $57,000 in food, a steady increase from $26,821 in 2008, $44,145 in 2009, and $47,621 in 2010.

Bridge plans OK'd

June 15, 2013

Plans were recently approved to replace two Auglaize County bridges this year.

The bridges span Six Mile Creek on Salem-Noble Road and the Miami and Erie Canal on Deep Cut Road.

Auglaize County Engineer Doug Reinhart said they plan to do as much work as they can with county crews to save on construction costs.

He said having bridge engineers in house to develop design plans and draft drawings saves the county money on these projects, as thousands could be spent just on consulting fees without them.

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