The building at 122 W. Auglaize St. underwent some renovations Friday thanks to Pipeline Initiative funding. Read more in Saturday's WDN.

Wapakoneta High School officials are planning a prom -- read more in Saturday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

A Riverside Arts Center project will bring eclectic musical instruments to Belcher Park -- read more in Saturday's WDN.

Mercy Unlimited in Wapakoneta honors its volunteers -- read more in Friday's WDN.

The Auglaize County Historical Society and Riverside Art Center present "Working at the White House: Stories and Lessons Learned" with Deb Eschmeyer on Monday, April 26, at 7 p.m., on the Historical Society  Facebook page.   The program is free and open to the public and is presented in conj…

Funds will help the organization and its community museums reopen, and plan programming after a year of observing COVID-19 restrictions. See Thursday's paper for additional details.

The Wapakoneta Farmer's Market will hold its organizational meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. behind town at the gazebo. All are welcome to attend to learn more about participating in this year's market that will be open May - October.

While the competition will be different due to COVID restrictions, the WHS robotics team is preparing to compete at the state level -- see Monday's WDN for more about the team's quest for a state title.

The McDonald's Helping Hands winners for March 2021 at Wapak Middle School are, from left to right:  Marcey Regula, Arianna Miller, Alyson Watt, Liberty Jolly, Bella Burklo, and Stacy Vorhees (owner of the Wapakoneta McDonald's).  The teachers nominated the winners and Stacy Vorhees awarded …

Two local bicycle shops agree -- new models, and parts to fix older models are in short supply. Read their stories in Wednesday's WDN.

The Auglaize County Historical Society is hosting a Facebook event with a speaker who will share some of the traditions associated with the Shawnee Indians who once lived in the Auglaize County area.

Amy Kentner and Ted Bergstrom have put their heads together to plan a celebration and dedication of the new terminal building at the Armstrong Airport in New Knoxville. Check out Friday's WDN for some of the first details of the event.

Students from each of the county's six school districts were recognized with the Franklin B. Walter award -- meet them in Friday's WDN.

Philip Mountbatten, the rakish naval officer who captured the heart of a young Elizabeth Windsor and became the lifelong consort to the British queen, has died in England at age 99.

The Auglaize County Historical Society and Riverside Arts Center will present "The Struggle for Suffrage" with Pamela Machuga at 7 pm on Monday, April 12,  on the Historical Society's  Facebook page.   The program is free and open to the public and is presented in conjunction with the Ohio H…

Local organizations and event planners are hoping to return to pre-pandemic levels when it comes to area festivals, fairs and parties -- read more in Thursday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

Cloud Nine Cafe & Catering is showcasing some new and different offerings -- see Thursday's WDN for more details and how you can attend.

State Rep. Susan Manchester, who grew up in Waynesfield, will present a program Wednesday as part of the "Ohio Women Vote: 100 Years of Change," traveling exhibit, on display at Riverside Art Center for the month of April. See Monday's WDN for more details.

Board game sold out quickly at the local Walmart, and more are expected. Read about how the game came to be in Thursday's WDN.

Even though the deadline for filing your taxes has been extended there are things you should know -- read more in Wednesday's WDN!

It's time to start thinking about your spring plantings -- learn more in Wednesday's WDN.

A building at the Wilker Poultry Farm, in the 5000 block of County Road 33A, caught fire midday causing a large mutual aid response from multiple fire departments. It is not known if livestock were injured at this time.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

And the United Way of Auglaize County is having a coloring contest. Read more in the Saturday WDN.

A two vehicle rear end crash Thursday afternoon, has resulted in one truck driver being transported to Joint Township District Memorial Hospital by St. Marys EMS and others being evaluated at the scene. The crash occurred in the 5400 block of County Road 33A. A preliminary investigation by H…

A pursuit went on more than an hour Tuesday afternoon after a van was reported stolen in Allen County. An Allen County Sheriff's deputy spotted the vehicle headed south on I-75 and attempted to stop the vehicle. The chase involved multiple agencies and spanned much of U.S. Route 33 in the Wa…

Local Scouts compete in the annual Pinewood Derby -- check out Monday's WDN for more about the event.

Division IV State Champions!

Chad Dunlap was the guest speaker at the Wapakoneta High School Principal/Student Advisory Committee meeting Thursday -- read more in Friday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

McDonald's Restaurant employee clocks 40 years of employment at the local store. Meet her Thursday in the Wapakoneta Daily News.

Heather McElroy, a WH grad, works as a police profiler and shared what is involved with her job with members of the Wapakoneta Service Club during their meeting on Wednesday. Read more in Thursday's WDN.

Downtown Wapakoneta businesses are hosting the St. Patrick's Day Olympics Saturday and invite you into participating stores to try your hand at the games -- and to dress in green -- to win prizes.

The Downtown Wapakoneta Partnership named its honorees for 2020, including Mary Ruck, Judie Presar, Jaime Metzger and Sarah Kelsey. Read why they were honored in Wednesday's WDN.

We also wanted to make the public aware that Mercy Health located at the Wapakoneta YMCA will be offering a Vaccine Clinic on Thursday 3/11/2021 at the Wapakoneta YMCA. They will be utilizing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Those interested should call 419-996-5000 during business hours t…

Two new businesses opened downtown, a new artist exhibit opened at Riverside Art Center and a community dinner's free-will donation raised thousands of dollars for two local families -- just a normal weekend in Wapakoneta!

The Chained Eagles hosted a pool tournament over the weekend to raise funds for their many projects, including the Remembrance Well.Read more in Monday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

Wapakoneta High School students continue to meet with administrators in an advisory position, hoping to improve the culture at the high school. Read more in Friday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

Gov. Mike DeWine announces all health orders will be rescinded once Ohio counts 50 per 100,000 coronavirus cases. The state remains on a downward trend of new cases.

Wapakoneta Middle School students are honored with the Helping Hands award thanks to McDonald's Restaurants. They are, from left Scotty Hayes, Addison Stolzenburg, Anja Walters, Asher Heffner, and Bailey Shaffer. Also pictured is Stacy Vorhees, owner of the Wapakoneta McDonald’s, who shared …

New to downtown Wapakoneta -- a consignment store on East Auglaize Street. Joyce Peterson decided to open in Wapakoneta because she wanted to contribute to the success of downtown.  

Another group of county residents met with township trustees to express their opinions about renewable energy projects proposed in the area. Read more in the Wapakoneta Daily News Thursday edition.

While the 2020 GOBA was cancelled, the 2021 version is a bit amended from the traditional experience but will stop in Wapakoneta for a two-day stay in June. Learn more about this year's bike tour in Wednesday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

Riversiade Arts Center is featuring a local man in their most recent exhibit that opens Friday -- see Wednesday's Wapakoneta Daily News for more on Korbin Steinbrunner.

Details of a recent multi vehicle crash on I-75 have been released.