a_d
Search the Archive
What
Where


How

When



Find Date:
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Licensed for Fun
Ohio has a fishing license for every type of angler
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Crappie are definitely spawning in Grand Lake, according to at least one Mercer County official, but before reaching for a fishing pole and heading out to a favorite fishing hole, make sure you first have a fishing license.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife offers many options when it comes to fishing licenses, including a lifetime license that when purchased removes all hassles for, well, the rest of an angler's life. [More]
Small ball pays off
Eighth-inning bunt lifts Coldwater past Fort Recovery
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - In her team's matchup against Coldwater Thursday night, Fort Recovery's Alexis Grisez was outstanding. She struck out 10, gave up just four hits and did not give up a run until the eighth inning.
Coldwater's Harlow Heyne was just a touch better. [More]
Local pictures on April 24th, 2026
Subscriber stories on April 24th, 2026
Mercer EMA weather radio effort could save lives
CELINA - The Mercer County Emergency Management Agency, with the financial assistance of a local civic organization, will distribute 100 weather alert radios to enhance awareness about dangerous conditions and developments that pose a threat to the public.
Not guilty plea entered in Ansonia killing, fire
GREENVILLE - A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter accused of killing his employer, setting her rural Ansonia home on fire, then responding to the scene as a first responder, pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges Thursday in Darke County Common Pleas Court.
St. Marys man given probation for strangulation
CELINA - A 42-year-old St. Marys man was sentenced to probation this week for a strangulation crime in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Donald R. Cordray III was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions on one count of strangulation, a fourth-degree felony.
Teams compete at Spectacular
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Flyer Athletic Complex in Maria Stein played host to a weeknight track and field invitational with the annual Flyer Spectacular, mixing relay events with several showcase races.
Minster beats Parkway for first MAC win
ROCKFORD - An early run helped Minster get into a good rhythm as Andrew Wiss pitched a two-hitter in the Wildcats' 8-1 win over Parkway in Midwest Athletic Conference baseball action at Don Black Field.
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
The Daily Standard Online Archive
a_d