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Saturday, January 7th, 2012
Gas prices going up
Experts predicting $4 a gallon by Memorial Day
By Amy Kronenberger
Gas prices are greater than they were one year ago and forecasters expect the trend to continue.
Retail gas prices in Ohio rose 7.8 cents in the last week, averaging $3.37 per gallon, and analysts predict $4 a gallon fuel by Memorial Day.
Prices in the Celina area were $3.45 to $3.50 Friday, which puts prices about 28 cents higher than they were one year ago and about 15 cents higher than a month ago, according to OhioGasPrices.com. [More]
Flyers stun Redskins with late comeback
Marion Local rallies from seven-point deficit in final 3:30 for MAC victory
By Randy Bruns
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Flyers dug themselves a big fourth-quarter hole on Friday night at The Hangar, but they found a way to soar up and out of the hole for a big win over the visiting St. Henry Redskins.
The Flyers trailed by seven with three and a half minutes remaining in the game but went on a nine-point run to the end game to stun the Redskins by a score of 44-42. [More]
Obituaries on January 7th, 2012
Joyce Aufderhaar
Joyce A. Aufderhaar, 56, St. Marys, died 5:59 a.m. Jan. 6, 2012, at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
Virginia Davis
Virginia R. (Ginny) Davis, 83, Celina, died at 3:55 a.m. Jan. 6, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on January 7th, 2012
Subscriber stories on January 7th, 2012
Bypass survivor to talk about how to deal with stress
ST. MARYS - One of the longest-living survivors of cardiac bypass surgery will be the keynote speaker at the Grand Lake Health Challenge kick-off Monday.
Patrols to increase at state Route 29 and Havemann
Celina police take action due to more crashes at area
CELINA - Police officers will be stepping up patrols near the intersection of state Route 29 and Havemann Road due to an increase in crashes, according to Celina Police Chief Dave Slusser.
Three wins in a row for Coldwater
ROCKFORD - On a tough shooting night for the hosts, the visiting Coldwater Cavaliers torched the nets for 10 three-pointers and coasted to their third straight win, a 65-31 victory over the Parkway Panthers.
Gelhaus, Indians slam Tigers
FORT RECOVERY - The Fort Recovery Indians used a great shooting performance, keyed by junior sensation Wade Gelhaus, and got great play off the bench
Defiance scorches Celina for 84 points
DEFIANCE - It's not a good sign when a team shoots 70 percent from the field in the first quarter and still trails by eight points.
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Wildcats rally late to top Cardinals
NEW BREMEN - Braving a 7 1/2 minute scoreless stretch in which Minster lost its lead, the Wildcats rallied in the final two minutes to win the Battle of Route 66, 46-43 over New Bremen in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Friday night at Cardinal Gymnasium.
St. John's off to 2-0 start in MAC
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Delphos St. John's overcame a third-quarter outburst by New Knoxville and hold off the Rangers to pick up a 50-43 win in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Arnzen Gymnasium in Delphos on Friday night.
Quick start propels Elida to blowout win
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida dominated St. Marys from the get-go as the Bulldogs rolled to a convincing 69-39 win in Western Buckeye League action at the Elida Fieldhouse.
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