Monday, December 23rd, 2024
How poinsettias became the flowers of Christmas
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - Like Santa Claus and candy canes, poinsettias are red, jolly and bring holiday cheer.
Although the flowering plant is synonymous with tidings of comfort and joy around many local homes, it is not native to the area. It originates in Mexico. [More]
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CELINA - Following numerous delays for legal issues such as changes in attorneys and failed motions for case dismissals, the trial schedule for a Celina couple facing multiple federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was set last week.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local got the offense and defense rolling from the opening tip in improving to 2-0 on the boys basketball season with a 67-41 win over St. Marys in a Saturday matinee at the Hangar. The Roughriders suffered their fifth straight defeat to go to 2-5.