For the 12th consecutive year, Wapakoneta High School swimmers have qualified for the state meet. Today seven young me will compete in individual and relay events -- Let's go Skins!

The Wapakoneta Board of Education met Tuesday and recognized some outstanding students at the high school prior to the business portion of their meeting. Read more in Wednesday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

The Wapakoneta Area Ministerial Association reminds local residents that the next Noon Lenten Service will be this Wednesday at Harvest Baptist Church, Redskin Trail.  All current safety protocols will be followed.

A bonus food distribution was made possible Saturday with a collaboration of the Victory Center Church, the West Ohio Food Bank and other volunteers. Read more in Monday's WDN.

With COVID-19 protocols in place, a health fair was held for area residents. See Monday's Wapakoneta Daily News for more.

Wapakoneta fire fighters could use your help by digging out the fire hydrants near your homes -- some are covered in snow from this week's storm.

City crews had to deal with a water main break despite the cold and snowy weather.

The Wapakoneta Service Club held its annual Chili Day Thursday, raising funds for speech and hearing therapy.

City residents will benefit from an additional food drive, thanks to Victory Center church and the Western Ohio Food Bank. See more in Friday's paper.

Another presidential throw-back -- in Saturday's Wapakoneta Daily News!

Some couples locking their love to a fence at Grand Lake St. Marys -- read more in Saturday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

Defiance Commons residents afraid to say anything -- they fear retaliation. Read more in Friday's WDN.

Despite the pandemic and the weather, you can find things to do -- check out Tuesday's WDN for some great ideas from our local tourism expert Donna Grube!

See Wednesday's WDN to read more about the village of Uniopolis and the marker that will highlight that history.

The Marsh Foundation will open an office in Wapakoneta soon; in the meantime, the organization is holding a clothing drive for foster children. Read more in Wednesday's paper.

In Tuesday's WDN!

While the fate of full fairs are still uncertain, the Auglaize County Fair Board accepted the new rules for a partially terminal Junior Fair livestock show. Read more in Tuesday's WDN.

The Chocolate Walk on Saturday brought people to downtown Wapakoneta and a funding boost for a local non-profit -- read more in Monday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

Sen. Matt Huffman and Rep. Bob Cupp met with the group of local residents who oppose a huge solar field in their neighborhoods -- read more in Monday's WDN.

Wapakoneta Service Club is pleased to announce the Annual Chili Day event on Feb 18. Drive through only from 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Please contact a club member for advance tickets.  Here Mayor Tom Stinebaugh is receiving the first ticket from club president Wesley Powell.

A few Wapakoneta residents are questioning if the half-percent income tax -- passed by voters to improve city streets -- is being spent the way it was intended. Three residents came before the streets and alleys committee this week -- read more in Friday's WDN.

No petitions were filed for two election positions in the City of St. Marys -- see more on the filing deadline in Thursday's WDN.

Wapakoneta Middle School held its annual Spelling Bee on January 27. Mr. Will Snydecongratulates and awards a plaque to the top three spellers: Elijah Hall, champion, Tessa Hartzog, 1st Runner Up and Cole Bruggeman, 2nd Runner Up.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — For the first time in three years, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Tuesday morning at a chilly, snow-splashed Gobbler’s Knob.

Auglaize Street resident John Sheipline will join the ranks of Wapakoneta City Council today, having been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Rodney Metz. Read more in Monday's WDN.

There's a nationwide shortage of ammunition, which local gun dealers say is being felt locally. Read more in Thursday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

4th Congressional District's representative Jim Jordan was in Wapakoneta Wednesday, and stopped in to have lunch with the Wapakoneta Service Club -- read more in Thursday's WDN.

Area greenhouses say now is the time to start thinking about your spring plantings. Read more in Tuesday's WDN!

Anthony Brookhart of Wapakoneta, a long-time advocate for the Alzheimer Association's work, will lead Longest Day efforts in northwest Ohio. Read more in Tuesday's WDN

An event to honor the memory of -- and fund a scholarship for -- Ben Stoll was held on Saturday and attendance was more than the organizers could have hoped for. Read more in Monday's edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.

With precautions over COVID-19 preventing a trip to Washington DC, local pro-life advocates held a local march in Wapakoneta. See Monday's WDN for more about their event.

Wapakoneta High School held a homecoming ceremony Friday night at half time of the junior varsity game. Pick up Saturday's edition to read more about that, and the boys varsity game.

The Auglaize County Historical Society will host Dr. William Trollinger on Monday when he discusses the KKK in Ohio. For more details, check out Friday's edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.

COVID-19 vaccinations are continuing in Auglaize County. Pick up Friday's edition for the details on the upcoming Tiers and who is eligible to register for their COVID shot.

Reporters were out and about in Wapakoneta Wednesday to speak with area residents about the incoming Biden administration. Pick up a Thursday paper to see their reactions.

By JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER and ALEXANDRA JAFFE

By JILL COLVINAssociated Press

WCS administrators are bringing in counselors to the high school Tuesday to help students deal with the death of Layla Nicole Yoakam, 17, of Wapakoneta, who passed away Saturday afternoon, January 16,  due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

 Amanda Township – On January 16, 2021, at approximately 4:16 P.M, troopers with the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck a tree.   

Andrew Klosterman appeared in Auglaize County Municipal Court Thursday to be sentenced for his part in an accident that left one area man dead. More in Friday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered the statehouse closed in anticipation of Wednesday's presidential inauguration; State Reps. Manchester and Riedel weigh in. Read more in Friday's WDN.

Cidersville police officers were honored Tuesday with a lifesaving award following a December crash in the village. Read more in Wednesday's Wapakoneta Daily News.

Josh Little will serve as president of the Wapakoneta Board of Education this year. The board met Tuesday -- read about the actions taken in Wednesday's WDN.