River Street is closed today until 3:30 PM to facilitate essential catch basin and tile repair. For the safety of our workers and the public, please adhere to all posted signage and traffic detours.
Anthony is a long-time member of the Wapakoneta team, starting his career in the Public Works Department back in August 2012. His proven dedication and extensive experience make him an invaluable leader for this essential city function.
To ensure a seamless shift, Anthony has spent the last month training directly under Whitey. This focused transition guarantees the continuity and operational excellence our residents expect.
Please join us in congratulating Anthony on this well-deserved advancement! We look forward to his continued leadership in this critical role.
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Wapakoneta Trick-or-Treat is tomorrow!🎃
📅 Thursday, October 30th
⏰ 6:00pm-7:30pm
💡To let trick-or-treaters know you're participating, remember to turn on your porch light!
A rain date will be determined and shared if the weather necessitates a change.
The City of Wapakoneta is seeking to fill an additional Water Reclamation Operator position! This role is open to any of the three (3) licensures for the filling of one (1) full-time position!
𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜: $27.17/hr to $31.31/hr with a Class I Operators License required.
𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗜: $31.83/hr to $33.90/hr with a Class II Operators License required.
𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗜𝗜: $34.16/hr to $35.19/hr with a Class III Operators License required.
Applications can be found at https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/employment-opportunities
Please send completed application and resume to jobs@wapakoneta.net.
Application deadline is Monday, November 10, 2025, at noon.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The annual Costume Contest and Halloween Parade will take place tonight, October 23rd.
Downtown Parking Restriction:
For the safety of all participants and spectators attending the costume contest, no parking will be permitted in the downtown area after 4:00 p.m. All vehicles must be moved from downtown streets before this time. Any vehicles remaining after 4:00 p.m. may be subject to towing.
Parade Route and Street Closures:
The parade will begin at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds and proceed along Auglaize Street before concluding at Park Street. The parade route will be closed to vehicular traffic approximately 10–15 minutes prior to the 6:30 p.m. start time. Please plan your travels accordingly.
Public Notice: The Shelly Company is scheduled to start the 2025 Tax Levy Program on October 15th. The attached includes the street sections that are part of the program. We have not received a schedule from the Shelly Company yet, but will share their schedule when we receive it. Thank you!
*Edited to remove Plum St. Plum St had been an alternative bid that was not accepted as part of this years program.
Public Notice: The leaf collector will be out on city streets testing recent maintenance. However, it is not back in operation and will not yet be collecting leaves. Once it has passed all safety and maintenance checks, it will be put back into normal operation.
The City of Wapakoneta is seeking to fill a part-time Administrative Specialist (Tax) position!
❗Tax experience is required
🕰️ Flexible Hours
💵 Pay range is $25/hr-$29/hr
Deadline to apply is Friday, October 10, 2025 at noon.
Submit completed application and resume to jobs@wapakoneta.net
To view our current employment opportunities visit our website at https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/employment-opportunities
NOTICE:
🗓️ Saturday, October 11th
🕰️ 9am-12pm
📍110 E. Harrison Street
The Yard Waste Facility is located on Wapak-Cridersville Road and is open Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturdays 8:00am-2:00pm through November.
For more information please visit https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/yardwaste-facility
