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Classic film a Wapa hit

On Sunday afternoon, the Wapa Theatre on Willipie Street gave a special showing of the 1940 film “Third Finger, Left Hand.”

What you may have missed this week

Monday: Students hooked on kayak fishing

Tuesday: Anderson pleads guilty to charges

Wednesday: Proceedings begin in Wycuff case

Thursday: Stepson testifies in Wycuff case

Friday: Son speak out in Wycuff case

Stepson testifies in Wycuff trial

Charles Wycuff's 30-year-old former stepson gave his testimony in court Wednesday at the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. It marked the second day of the State of Ohio vs. Charles Wycuff case.

Thieves hit local Walmart store

At about 4 a.m. today, three subjects entered the the Wapakoneta Walmart, 1257 Bellefontaine St., and attempted to steal approximately $5,000 in merchandise. Most of the merchandise was electronic items, according to a news release from Wapakoneta Police Chief Russel Hunlock.

Proceedings begin in Wycuff trial

The first day of the Charles Wycuff vs. The State of Ohio court case began Tuesday at the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.

Schools closed

Wapakoneta City Schools are closed today, Wednesday, Oct. 7.

School delays

Wapakoneta City Schools and Waynesfield-Goshen Schools are on a two-hour delay Wednesday.

Bridge project axed

The Wapakoneta City Council on Monday repealed an ordinance that would have placed “Wapakoneta” on the Bellefontaine Street bridge that spans Interstate 75.

Anderson pleads guilty to charges

According to online court records, a suspended Cridersville teacher accused in a sex case involving her son pleaded guilty Monday to four of the charges, with 21 of the charges dropped as part of a plea deal.

Anderson pleads guilty

Suspended Cridersville teacher Lori Anderson, 51, who is accused in a sex case involving her son, pleaded guilty Monday in Franklin County Court to three counts of sexual battery, all felonies, and one count of obstructing official business, a misdemeanor.