If you weren't at George Daniel Field last Friday or read Tuesday's page 2 of The Morning Journal sports section, then you probably don't know 14-year sports reporter Dan Gilles is leaving to become sports editor at The Sandusky Register (I'm unsure if the "The" is capitalized, but Gilles claims it is).

As I'm writing this, Gilles is going through some papers, taking some handshakes from co-workers and finishing up his last night at the Journal.

Gilles' departure is especially a big blow to the Lorain County wrestling community, but a definite boost for anyone who loves their wrestling coverage around Sandusky. Gilles has been a hard-nosed worker since I met him back in August 2000. We'll definitely miss him around here, especially after everyone has left and there is Gilles typing up the high school football scorebook and updating standings.

When almost everyone -- coaches, players and fans -- is asleep, resting up for their next day at school or on the job, Gilles was hard at work, trying to produce something they'd enjoy.