NEW BREMEN - Angie Niemeyer is about to embark on a new chapter in her teaching career - one that will take her halfway around the world.

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ST. MARYS - A 30-year-old man holding a toddler and a shotgun held officers at bay for more than an hour Sunday morning before surrendering peacefully.

A Celina-area woman remains in stable condition at a Lima hospital following a two-vehicle accident early Sunday morning along Mud Pike west of Celina.

Two Daily Standard reporters were honored Sunday at the 2012 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors newspaper contest in Columbus.

Sports writer Gary Rasberry took second place in the Best Sports Writer category. It was the first time Rasberry was chosen to receive an AP award.

LIMA - It was a busy day for Celina's boys tennis team on Saturday afternoon as the Bulldogs wrapped up play at the Division II boys tennis sectiona

ROSSBURG - Eldora Speedway veterans Jerry Bowersock and Barney Craig returned to the hallowed ground of the Big E's victory lane by picking up feature wins in front of a big crowd on Saturday night during Mobil 1 Family Fun Night at the legendary speedway.

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Minster's softball team picked up its 20th win of the season after sweeping a doubleheader over Lincolnview on Saturday at Four Seasons Park in a battle of teams still playing in the postseason.