September 2025

Wrong way driver struck by semi

MARION TOWNSHIP – On September 12, 2025, at approximately 1:48 a.m., officers with the Delphos Police Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop with a vehicle on Fifth St. in the City of Delphos. The vehicle failed to stop and continued to US Route 30 where the vehicle entered the highway in the wrong direction. Taneesha S. Stuckey, age 36, of Bryan, was operating a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and began traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of travel. Ms. Stuckey traveled in the wrong direction on US Route 30 for almost a half mile before entering the grass median in attempt to enter the eastbound lanes. When Ms. Stuckey entered the eastbound lanes of travel, she was struck by an eastbound 2025 International Semi-Truck and trailer, operated by Alex J. Chance, age 50, of Ashland. Ms. Stuckey’s vehicle was pushed into the median and rolled over on its side. The semi-truck came to controlled final rest on the right berm of the eastbound lanes.

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“…a debt I can never repay”

A former poet featured on RFD TV (Baxter Black) gave a message recently from which I chose to pen some of his sentiments slightly paraphrased - - - As I write this on my front porch, I appreciate the sunlight streaming through the windows and the lovely blue sky nature and God have provided. The squirrels are on a high tree branch after a busy time of gathering nuts. They will be hunkering down soon in anticipation of winter.

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John 3: 16; Believe what?

Romans 10: 9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

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CINDY EDWARDS

CINDY EDWARDS 01/26/1966 – 09/14/2025  Cindy M. Edwards age 59, of Paulding passed peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband and children.  She was born January…

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CODY MOTYCKA

CODY MOTYCKA 11/09/1991 – 09/12/2025     Cody Matthew Motycka, 33 of Van Wert died Friday morning, September 12, 2025, as a result of a two vehicle accident on the…

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From shanties to showstoppers, the Longest Johns sail into the Niswonger with Home Free

Van Wert, OH [August 25, 2025] – If you’ve felt the pull of a good chorus, the kind that makes strangers sing like shipmates - then you already know why The Longest Johns have become a global sensation. The Bristol, England trio helped spark the sea-shanty wave that swept the internet in recent years with their stirring rendition of “Wellerman,” and they’ve been turning communal singalongs into unforgettable nights ever since. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, they’ll bring those goosebump harmonies to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center as part of the co-headline Into the Deep Tour with all-vocal country stars Home Free. Presented by Danfoss and Supported by Gary Taylor, show time is 3:00 PM, with doors opening at 2:00PM.

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