News

Team plans route through town Friday

The Wapakoneta High School football team will tour through town Friday before heading to Lima in advance of its playoff game.

Fans are encouraged to line up along the route to cheer and show support of the team.

Parish hosts holiday bazaar

This weekend the Sewing Group of St. Joseph's Catholic Church will be hosting their 12th annual Christmas Bazaar which will help to benefit the group's future projects.

Blackhoof bridge due to open soon

Mayor Rodney Metz reported to council on Monday that the Blackhoof Street bridge could be open as soon as the end of the week, weather permitting. With the possibility of showers midweek, however, the reopening could be as late as early next week.

Fall play Cinderella a delight

Wapakoneta High School students delighted audience members of all ages this weekend with their performances in Cinderella, the musical.

New Bremen teen dies from crash injuries

Troopers from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday evening at 9:26 p.m. at county Road 25A at Buckland Holden Road in northern Auglaize County.

What you may have missed

Here's a little slice of what you may have missed in this week's Wapakoneta Daily News.

Monday: A Hazmat drill was held at AIP. 

Man struck by vehicle

The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a Wapakoneta man being struck by a vehicle early Friday morning.

Chamber hosts award night

Elaine Poppe was named Citizen of the Year at Thursday night's Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Banquet.

Anderson sentenced to 15 years in prison

Lori Anderson, 51, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday for three counts of sexual battery and one misdemeanor count of obstructing official business, according to Special Prosecutor Angela Canepa from the Ohio Attorney General's office.

Middle School students salute veterans

Wapakoneta Middle School celebrated and honored veterans on Wednesday during an afternoon assembly. Many veterans were in attendance, including a 93-year-old World War II veteran.