In observance of Memorial Day, our offices are closed today, Monday, May 25th, as we pause to honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are deeply grateful for their bravery and commitment, and we wish our community a meaningful day of reflection and remembrance.
We will return to normal hours tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th from 7:30am-4pm.
We will return to normal hours tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th from 7:30am-4pm.
It is with great pride that the City of Wapakoneta celebrates the achievements of Braylon Walter and Kaden Werling. Throughout their senior year, these two individuals have shown what is possible when dedication meets opportunity through the Wapakoneta City Schools’ W.I.N. Program.
We are excited to announce that their hard work as interns has led to permanent roles within our community. Braylon Walter will continue his excellent service with our Public Works Department, and Kaden Werling will continue to lend his technical talents to our Electric Department as full-time employees post-graduation.
We appreciate the W.I.N. Program for helping prepare the next generation of Wapakoneta’s workforce. Please join us in wishing Braylon and Kaden the very best as they begin their careers serving our community!
We are excited to announce that their hard work as interns has led to permanent roles within our community. Braylon Walter will continue his excellent service with our Public Works Department, and Kaden Werling will continue to lend his technical talents to our Electric Department as full-time employees post-graduation.
We appreciate the W.I.N. Program for helping prepare the next generation of Wapakoneta’s workforce. Please join us in wishing Braylon and Kaden the very best as they begin their careers serving our community!
Please be advised that our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
Please be advised that the City of Wapakoneta Electric Department will perform traffic light upgrades at the intersection of Defiance Street and Harrison Street on Tuesday, May 19th, beginning between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
The intersection will be temporarily closed to through traffic and detoured during the installation of the overhead lights. Once the overhead lights are securely in place, the intersection will temporarily reopen as a four-way stop until all remaining work is complete. Motorists are advised to utilize alternate routes and reference the attached map for specific detour locations.
The intersection will be temporarily closed to through traffic and detoured during the installation of the overhead lights. Once the overhead lights are securely in place, the intersection will temporarily reopen as a four-way stop until all remaining work is complete. Motorists are advised to utilize alternate routes and reference the attached map for specific detour locations.
In celebration of National Public Works Week, we are proud to honor the dedicated professionals who keep our community running.
From the essential maintenance of our Streets and the vital operations of Refuse and Recycling, to the stewardship of our Parks, we extend our deepest gratitude to every member of the Public Works Department. Your hard work behind the scenes ensures our infrastructure is resilient and our quality of life is protected.
From the essential maintenance of our Streets and the vital operations of Refuse and Recycling, to the stewardship of our Parks, we extend our deepest gratitude to every member of the Public Works Department. Your hard work behind the scenes ensures our infrastructure is resilient and our quality of life is protected.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
This week, we honor the dedicated EMS professionals who provide lifesaving care and serve as a vital lifeline for our community in moments of need. We are deeply grateful for the courage and skill these first responders demonstrate every single day, so please join us in thanking them for their unwavering commitment to our safety.
The City of Wapakoneta Public Works Department is looking for a hardworking, reliable individual to join our team as a Laborer II (CDL). If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and contributing to the upkeep and improvement of our community, we want to hear from you! 🛠️
Submit your application via email to jobs@wapakoneta.net or visit https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/employment-opportunities for more details.
Deadline: All applications must be submitted by Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12:00pm.
Submit your application via email to jobs@wapakoneta.net or visit https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/employment-opportunities for more details.
Deadline: All applications must be submitted by Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12:00pm.
Wapakoneta Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule for 2026 🗑️♻️
As always, this schedule will be pinned at the top of our page, routinely shared, and also available on our website for your convenience! Any changes throughout the year will be updated with a modified schedule, as necessary.
As always, this schedule will be pinned at the top of our page, routinely shared, and also available on our website for your convenience! Any changes throughout the year will be updated with a modified schedule, as necessary.
We are thrilled by the community support shown for our upcoming night at the Dayton Dragons. Because so many of you want to join, we have worked with the Dragons to release more tickets and extend the purchase window! ⚾
⏳ New Deadline: May 19th
💸Tickets are just $15 (plus taxes & fees)
🏟️ Mayor Lee throws the first pitch at 7:05 PM.
🎟️Purchase your tickets through this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Citywapakoneta2026
By joining us on Tuesday, June 9th, you are doing more than just watching the Dragons take on the Fort Wayne TinCaps. You are directly investing in our local parks, as half of every ticket sold will be donated back to Wapakoneta Parks & Recreation improvements. 🌳
⏳ New Deadline: May 19th
💸Tickets are just $15 (plus taxes & fees)
🏟️ Mayor Lee throws the first pitch at 7:05 PM.
🎟️Purchase your tickets through this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Citywapakoneta2026
By joining us on Tuesday, June 9th, you are doing more than just watching the Dragons take on the Fort Wayne TinCaps. You are directly investing in our local parks, as half of every ticket sold will be donated back to Wapakoneta Parks & Recreation improvements. 🌳
Yesterday, a variety of teams from the City of Wapakoneta headed over to the Wapakoneta City Schools Career Fair to meet with some fantastic students. It was a great day of sharing what we do and showing the kids that they don’t have to look far to find a meaningful career path. We loved seeing their curiosity about how our city runs and hope it sparked some excitement about the possibility of serving their own community right here at home in the future!
We are proud to share that the Wapakoneta Electric Department has been officially recognized by the Ohio House of Representatives for receiving a Certificate of Excellence in Reliability from the American Public Power Association.
This distinction is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to keeping the lights on. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Wapakoneta’s utility ranked in the top twenty-fifth percentile nationwide for reliability during 2025.
A special thank you to Representative Angela N. King and Speaker Matt Huffman for this commendation, and an even bigger thank you to our hardworking employees who ensure our city remains powered and prepared.
This distinction is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to keeping the lights on. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Wapakoneta’s utility ranked in the top twenty-fifth percentile nationwide for reliability during 2025.
A special thank you to Representative Angela N. King and Speaker Matt Huffman for this commendation, and an even bigger thank you to our hardworking employees who ensure our city remains powered and prepared.
Connecting with your local government has never been easier! 🏙️✨
Do you have a question for City Hall, need to reach a specific department, or want to get in touch with local officials? We’ve made it simple to find exactly who you’re looking for.
Visit our official contact page to access the full city directory, find department phone numbers, mailing addresses, and office locations.
🔗 Find your contact here: https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/contact-the-city
Stay informed and stay connected, Wapakoneta! 🤝
Do you have a question for City Hall, need to reach a specific department, or want to get in touch with local officials? We’ve made it simple to find exactly who you’re looking for.
Visit our official contact page to access the full city directory, find department phone numbers, mailing addresses, and office locations.
🔗 Find your contact here: https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/contact-the-city
Stay informed and stay connected, Wapakoneta! 🤝
The Recreation Advisory Commission is hosting an informational session regarding the upcoming Park Levy. Residents are invited to attend this Thursday, April 30th, at 5:00 PM at Veterans Park to learn more about the proposal.
For those unable to attend, information can be found at: https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/park-levy
For those unable to attend, information can be found at: https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/park-levy
Wapakoneta Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule for 2026 🗑️♻️
As always, this schedule will be pinned at the top of our page, routinely shared, and also available on our website for your convenience! Any changes throughout the year will be updated with a modified schedule, as necessary.
As always, this schedule will be pinned at the top of our page, routinely shared, and also available on our website for your convenience! Any changes throughout the year will be updated with a modified schedule, as necessary.
We caught the Mayor practicing his pitch for our upcoming community night at Day Air Ballpark. He’s doing his part—now it’s your turn! ⚾
We need you there to help us fill the stands and support our local parks, but the May 9th deadline to purchase tickets is quickly approaching. Make sure to use the special link to ensure that 50% of your ticket price is donated back to Wapakoneta Parks & Recreation. 🌳
Get yours now at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Citywapakoneta2026.
We need you there to help us fill the stands and support our local parks, but the May 9th deadline to purchase tickets is quickly approaching. Make sure to use the special link to ensure that 50% of your ticket price is donated back to Wapakoneta Parks & Recreation. 🌳
Get yours now at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Citywapakoneta2026.
What a beautiful afternoon in Wapakoneta! We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who joined us at City Hall this past Friday to celebrate Arbor Day and honor the memory of Bonnie C. Wurst.
It was great to see friends, family members, and neighbors come together to plant a living tribute to a woman who gave so much to our city. Bonnie’s legacy of civic leadership is now rooted firmly in our soil, and as this tree grows, it will serve as a lasting reminder of her dedication to our community.
It was great to see friends, family members, and neighbors come together to plant a living tribute to a woman who gave so much to our city. Bonnie’s legacy of civic leadership is now rooted firmly in our soil, and as this tree grows, it will serve as a lasting reminder of her dedication to our community.
⚡️ We’re Hiring: Line Worker I ⚡️
The City of Wapakoneta Electric Department is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Line Worker I! If you're looking for a hands-on career that keeps the lights on for our community, we want to hear from you.
📅 How to Apply
Get the application at www.wapakoneta.net
Email your completed application and resume to jobs@wapakoneta.net or drop it off at City Hall.
The City of Wapakoneta Electric Department is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Line Worker I! If you're looking for a hands-on career that keeps the lights on for our community, we want to hear from you.
📅 How to Apply
Get the application at www.wapakoneta.net
Email your completed application and resume to jobs@wapakoneta.net or drop it off at City Hall.
Happy Arbor Day! Today, we celebrate the vital role trees play in our environment and recommit ourselves to growing a greener, more sustainable future for the Wapakoneta community.
In observance of this day, the City of Wapakoneta invites the public to attend an Arbor Day tree planting ceremony today, Friday, April 24, 2026, at 3:30 PM at City Hall. This year’s ceremony serves as a living tribute to the late Bonnie C. Wurst, recognizing her extraordinary legacy of civic leadership and her unwavering commitment to the citizens of Wapakoneta.
STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STUDY NOTICE:
