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Saturday, January 28th, 2023
Rare coin was once in Celina
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - One of the rarest and most famous U.S. gold coins ever made was once in the hands of two Celina businessmen.
John Sacher, a Celina attorney and coin expert, during the Western Ohio Civil War Roundtable on Thursday spoke about the $10 million 1870-S $3 gold coin, the coin's connection to Celina Coin Co. and its temporary owners Ted and Carl Brandts. [More]
Marion honors Freddy Flyer
By Tom Haines
MARIA STEIN - In Ross Thobe's 20th year as Marion Local mascot Freddy Flyer, members of the community wanted to honor him.
Athletic director Dan Koenig said that he was approached over the summer about holding a ceremony for Thobe. An anonymous donor volunteered to make a Freddy the Flyer plaque, MVP Sports & More in Chickasaw offered to make T-shirts, and they called Nick Thobe, Ross' father, to get the go-ahead. [More]
Obituaries on January 28th, 2023
Michael Doersam
Michael "Mike" J. Doersam, 69 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. [More]
Vernon Silver Jr.
Vernon A. Silver, Jr., 82, of St. Marys, OH died Thursday January 26, 2023 at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on January 28th, 2023
Subscriber stories on January 28th, 2023
Mayor out, candidates in
At the same time St. Marys Mayor Pat McGowan announced he does not intend to seek reelection on Friday, two candidates for Celina City Council announced their plans to run.
DD Board welcomes 3 new members
NEW BREMEN - The Auglaize County Board of Developmental Disabilities recently welcomed three new board members who were appointed to new four-year terms.
Back on Track
Redskins pull away from Indians to snap four-game skid
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's Devin Delzeith closed out the first quarter by making a half-court bank shot.
The Redskins eventually closed out Fort Recovery with strong defense and timely shot making.
Titans too much for Dogs
CELINA - The shooting of Ottawa-Glandorf and Celina were on completely different sides of the spectrum on Friday night.
The Titans shot 67% from t
Flyers ride strong first half to win over Panthers
MARIA STEIN - Energized by the pre-game ceremony for longtime mascot Ross Thobe, Marion Local shot well out of the gate and got some well-timed plays for a big conference win.
Area Roundup
Tigers take early lead, hand Cavs first MAC loss
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles jumped out to an early lead and held off Coldwater down the stretch to hand the Cavaliers their first Midwest Athletic Conference loss of the season with a 55-41 decision on Friday at the Palace.
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