Auglaize County News

Wednesday, 04 November 2009 By MIKE BURKHOLDER Managing Editor ST. MARYS - The race for the final councilor-at-large seat in St.

Wapakoneta Mayor Rodney Metz, at left, talks with state Assistant Secretary of State Mike Rankin while they tour the Wapakoneta High School renovation and construction site.

One of the most contested races in Auglaize County, that for the at-large seat on St.

Milo D. "Mike" Rumbaugh, 94, died at 6:45 a.m. Oct. 29, 2009, at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

MARYS - With 300 dogs already passing through his door, the Auglaize County Dog Warden says officers continue to remain busy.

By KAREN CAMPBELL Assistant Managing Editor Working with funding from other sources, the Auglaize County sheriff was able to present a 2010 budget Tuesday to the county commissioners that is less than this year's. "It's a huge challenge," Sheriff Al Solomon said of efforts being made to keep the budget where it is this year without any additional ...

Combines continue to be put into service by areas farmers as they try to harvest soybeans and corn.

Staff photo/Katie Yantis Memorial High School sophomores Brad Axe and Jacob Barrett take part in an activity during a presentation by Bonnie Wurst Friday morning.

By KAREN CAMPBELL Assistant Managing Editor Halloween and trick-or-treat should be fun times for children of all ages and local law enforcement are joining together to offer tips to help ensure a safe and happy holiday.

By KAREN CAMPBELL Assistant Managing Editor With one confirmed case in the county and several suspected cases of H1N1, the Auglaize County Health commissioner says they are still waiting for additional vaccine.

By KAREN CAMPBELL Assistant Managing Editor The recent Ohio Supreme Court decision to require video lottery terminals placed on hold until they could be put on the ballot in 2010 could cost Wapakoneta City Schools $3.4 million over two years, Superintendent Keith Horner says.

Shortages also are being felt at health departments in Mercer and Auglaize counties as cases of the flu - most likely the H1N1 strain - have become widespread locally and across the state.

By KAREN CAMPBELL Assistant Managing Editor Minimum operating standards have been approved for those providing commercial business at the Neil Armstrong Airport.

The 1973 film a oeThe Exorcista has terrified movie-goers for decades with its graphic representation of the demonic possession of a teenage girl.

Third-grade students, Kimberly Rose, Kaieb Fouth, Carlyn Pangle and Luke Beach participate in guided reading with Beckie Bledsoe at Cridersville Elementary School.

By MATT NICHOLS Staff Writer Grant funds available for a planned sidewalk system have been doubled, an Auglaize County village mayor says, but the project start time has been pushed back at least nine months.

By WILLIAM LANEY Managing Editor Deer within the Wapakoneta city corporation limits may be considered a nuisance in the future, but no definitive legal declaration will be made until a new police chief takes office.

The population of this Auglaize County community grew by nearly 16 in the course of a week.

Wednesday, 07 October 2009 By KAREN CAMPBELL Assistant Managing Editor Vaccine for H1N1 could arrive in Auglaize County by the end of the week, an Auglaize County Health Department administrator confirmed Tuesday.

By KAREN CAMPBELL Assistant Managing Editor A mobile communication system vehicle shared between local counties' emergency management agencies is expected to last another 30 years with continuous updates.