An Auglaize County intersection deemed dangerous by the Ohio Department of Transportation could see a major change later this year. In a ten-year study by ODOT between 2002 and 2012, the intersection of Wapakoneta-Fisher Road and U.S. Route 33 saw 33 crashes. Two of them were deadly. The biggest cause was because it is at an angle, making it difficult to see traffic on Route 33. The Auglaize County Engineer, Douglas Reinhart, says the proposed reconstruction of the intersection would add extended turning lanes on either side of 33 to reduce time on the busy road. It would also change the entire path of Wapak-Fisher Road.

The St. Paul United Church of Christ held another food drive on Friday to serve dozens of Auglaize County families. Nearly 170 families received meals when driving through the Auglaize Count Engineer’s Garage. The West Ohio Food Bank and National Guard partnered with the church to distribute 32,500 pounds of food.

Cars began lining up as early as 7 at the Auglaize County Engineer’s Garage for the West Ohio Food Bank distribution. Jack Preston, a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ says since they paused their weekly meal giveaways due to COVID, they chose the food distribution instead to continue helping those in need.

Thanks to work done this Winter, Auglaize County officials say they will complete 19 new bridge and rehab projects this year.