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Groundhogs see their shadows

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog foresees no early end to winter.
The handlers of Punxsutawney Phil said the furry rodent has called for six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow at dawn Friday.

WDN apologizes for photo

The Wapakoneta Daily News regrets the image of President Donald Trump published on Page 1A of Monday’s newspaper.
While we edit photos on a daily basis, this particular photo was edited in a sloppy manner to make it appear the president had a mustache.

Winter weather advisory

Sheriff's Office advisory: A winter weather advisory is in effect through 4 p.m. Thursday. Possible snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

Drug arrests made

Sheriff Al Solomon reported Thursday morning the arrests of three St. Mary’s persons Wednesday evening for trafficking and possession of suspected heroin. After an investigation by the Grand Lake Drug Task Force the following people were arrested in the St. Mary’s area:

Delphos woman arrested in burglary probe

According to a news release from Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon, a Delphos woman was arrested late Wednesday afternoon following a burglary investigation by Auglaize County Deputies and Detectives.

Fire chief announces retirement

Wapakoneta Fire Chief Kendall Krites on Tuesday announced his intention to retire, effective Dec. 31. Krites has been with the department for more than 34 years.

Krites' letter announcing his retirement appears in Wednesday's print edition.

Election results

Here are the unofficial Auglaize County election results as of Tuesday night:

http://www2.auglaizecounty.org/files/Unofficial%202015%20General%20Elect...

Trick or Treat is Thursday

Trick or Treat in Wapakoneta, Cridersville, Waynesfield and Buckland will be held Thursday.
There is an erroneous notification popping up on the WDN website that states that Trick or Treat has been rescheduled. The announcement is from a previous year.

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.