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Auglaize child porn case goes to trial Monday
WAPAKONETA — Jury selection will begin Monday in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court in the trial of a Waynesfield man charged with 87 felony counts related to digital images of alleged child pornography fo...
Auglaize County Fair debuts mascot for 175th anniversary
WAPAKONETA — Auglaize County Fair debuted its first mascot, Squeal Farmstrong, during a special event Saturday.
Livestock sale highlights work put into projects at Auglaize County Fair
WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Fair hosted its annual livestock sale Friday to wrap up the hard work each youth put into projects.
Construction flagger killed in Auglaize County incident
ST. JOHNS — A flagger working on a construction crew on U.S. 33 died Wednesday afternoon after a driver struck him, according to the Wapakoneta post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Auglaize Co. harness racing traditions shine
WAPAKONETA — If there’s any distinction to be found in Auglaize County Fair harness racing versus Ohio’s 65 other such contests, it’s that no one is truly a beginner.
Horsing around at the Auglaize County Junior Fair
WAPAKONETA — The second day of the 174th Auglaize County Fair found 4-H families at the Horse Arena for the annual Horse and Pony Show, with competitions kicking off at 9 a.m. and continuing late into the...
Conversation with ‘One Small Visit’ creator
WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Historical Society will be holding a live conversation with “One Small Visit” short film creator Jo Bertrand on Facebook at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Wapakoneta rec levy placed before voters, again
WAPAKONETA — Voters in Wapakoneta will be asked for a second time this calendar year to approve a tax levy to support city parks and recreation efforts.
Two seriously injured in Auglaize County crash
WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious crash between two vehicles Monday morning.
Auglaize County Historical Society to host two Facebook Live events
WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Historical Society will present two free Facebook Live events next week as part of its celebration for America’s 250th anniversary.
NASA astronaut visits Wapak’s Summer Moon Fest
WAPAKONETA — Families who attended the Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival were given the opportunity to meet a true NASA astronaut.
Landing Zone touches down with family fun
WAPAKONETA — Stepping into a maze of color, gaming and party spaces, it’s hard to imagine Wapakoneta’s soon-to-be family destination used to be a Fifth Third Bank.
A home to history: 5 questions with Karen Mikesell, owner of Neil Armstrong’s childhood home
WAPAKONETA — Driving through Wapakoneta, one might be forgiven for not noticing a well-maintained yet unassuming house at the corner of West Benton Street and Buchanan Street. The Ohio Historical Marker er...
Families celebrate at Star Spangled Spectacular
Wapakoneta’s Denny Latham entered his metallic blue 1978 Ford F-150 pickup into the Veterans Appreciation Cruise-In at Saturday’s Star Spangled Spectacular at Lima’s Faurot Park.
Wapak man dies in dirt bike crash
WAPAKONETA — A 37-year-old Wapakoneta man is dead after a dirt bike crash Friday, according to a statement released on social media by Wapakoneta Police Chief Calvin Schneider.
Auglaize County Declaration of Independence readings announced
WAPAKONETA — The America 250-Ohio commission asked all communities in the state to host a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 6 p.m. July 8 to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration...
Air-tow Trailers expanding Wapakoneta facility
WAPAKONETA — With the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States coming Saturday, Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion at Wapakoneta’s Air-tow Trailers facility had a noticeab...
Rare Apollo 11 flag on display for America’s 250th
WAPAKONETA — Visitors to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta will have the opportunity throughout July to view a historic American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol while Neil Armstrong and B...
Trial date vacated in Auglaize County murder case
WAPAKONETA — The Aug. 24 trial of a Lima man charged with murder in the April 26 death of Christopher Slone at a St. Marys residence has been vacated as his legal counsel attempts to employ an expert witne...
Public art to be unveiled in dowtown Wapak
WAPAKONETA — The unveiling of the newest pieces of public art in downtown Wapakoneta will take place during an event slated for 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at Scoops Sweet Treats, 725 W. Auglaize St.
Michigan woman, child die after truck hits disabled vehicle on I-75 in Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA — A woman and an 11-year-old boy from Michigan both perished after a semi truck struck their disabled vehicle Sunday morning, according to the Wapakoneta post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Willshire woman guilty of meth possession
WAPAKONETA — A Willshire woman arrested earlier this year while driving with an estimated $20,000 worth of methamphetamines in her vehicle faces a prison term of up to 11 years when she is sentenced Aug. 19.
Honoring American icon Neil Armstrong
WAPAKONETA — Space exploration stands among America’s greatest achievements in its 250-year history, and without the courage and curiosity of Neil Armstrong, it might have remained only a dream.