WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - Auglaize and Mercer Counties looked back at all the hard work done last year to boost local tourism. 

St. Marys City Council met Monday evening to discuss issues and ordinances. They had their first reading on an ordinance that would establish the St. Marys Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (SMORA). There is a proposed 5 businesses in the area that would receive permits to sell alcohol through this program. The area will be under 150 acres, and the hours will be from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. People in the area hope that this will showcase St. Marys and bring people to the city.