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May 25th, 2013
Marcille A. Sailor, 86, of Jackson Center, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Miami Valley Medical Center, in Dayton.
She was born Nov. 3, 1926, in Shelby County, the daughter of Matilda Kempfer and George F. Wildermuth, who preceded her in death.
To see Marcille A. Sailor's complete obituary, see Saturday's edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
May 24th
BLUFFTON — After reinjuring an old football injury in the last week, it was unsure whether Johnny Crawford would play in the District Semifinal game against the Bellevue Redmen.
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Auglaize County Courthouse renovations earned a recognition Thursday with a state award as the “Best Public Project†for 2013.
During a ceremony in Columbus, Heritage Ohio, a statewide, non-profit preservation organization, recognized not only the Auglaize County commissioners, but architects Garmann-Miller & Associates, general contractor Peterson Construction, plumbers JMC Mechanical, Koester Electric, structural engineers Shell & Meyer Associates, and HVAC contractor Perfection Group, for their work in preserving the building built in 1894.
For one night, Wapakoneta High School scholars took center stage during a awards night at the Wapakoneta Performing Arts Center.
To view the complete story, see the Friday, May 24 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
A U.S. senator voiced his displeasure with the interim director of the IRS for misleading his office and the American people and sent a letter Thursday to IRS acting commissioner.
To view the complete story, see the Friday, May 24 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
Sharon Sue Bowersock, 69, of Lima, walked through the gates of heaven at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
To view the complete obituary, see the Friday, May 24 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
Jerry W. ‘Krogie’ Krogman, 66, of St. Marys, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his residence.
To view the complete death notice, see the Thursday, May 23 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
May 23rd
To fulfill a bet regarding the sale of United Way of Auglaize County reverse raffle tickets, the organization's director wagered shaving his head bald if all the tickets were sold.
The tickets were sold in less than a week.
Today, Executive Director Randy Fisher paid the bet with short hair trimmed to the scalp.
Prior to his head being shaved, he said, "I regret that I only have one head of hair to give to my county." For a photograph of him clean shaven, see Friday's edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
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The addition of 44 provisional ballots to Auglaize County election tallies did not change the outcome of any races or issues.
Auglaize County Elections Board Director Carolyn Campbell said they did confirm that there would be an automatic recount for the St. Marys councilor-at-large race between Dan Uhlenhake, who ended up with 590 votes, and Russell Bailey with 583 votes.
Buckeye Farm Antiques (BFA) officials say they are hoping for the best event yet as the organization hosts the 24th annual Tractor and Gas Engine Show this Memorial Day weekend at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds.
To view the complete story, see the Thursday, May 23 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News
