Friday, July 4, 2025

Police Notebook: 07-03-2025

INCIDENTS City: Tuesday, 12:35 p.m., 500 block of West Market Street. Harassment. Tuesday,...

Kayakers brave the Wabash

Community members rallied...

Polcie Notebook:07-02-2025

INCIDENTS City: Monday, 4:05 p.m.,...

Party on the plaza

The Hubie Ashcraft...

Green Valley golfers hit two hole-in-ones

Green Valley Golf Course has had two perfect swings this past week. Two hole-in-one shots were made within five...

Pennville Soccer League wraps up season with tourney

Champions were crowned for all four Pennville League Soccer tournament champions...

Bluffton Roofing, FOP win Junior and Farm League baseball championships

The Bluffton Junior and Farm League...

Graft named to All-State team by Prep Baseball Indiana

Norwell’s Drew Graft...

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Today’s news: Kayakers brave the Wabash; ‘Music Man’ to be shown today; Do we have...

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Today’s news: Board of Works upholds nuisance animal order, issues fine...

Another great Street Fair

Above, from left to right...

Heavyweight horse pull

The annual Street Fair...

Wheeling down Washington

The Big Wheel Race was held...

Singing their hearts out

The third time...

Prince and princess crowning

The Bluffton Free...

Diaper Derby

The Diaper Derby...

Indiana: insufficient planning, funding pauses summer meals program

By WHITNEY DOWNARD Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indianapolis Colts’ music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

Do we have more ‘transparency’ with economic development?

It’s been almost a year and a half since the Wells...

It’s time for Indiana to get out of the death business

Capital punishment has been the topic of several Saturday morning essays....

Letter to the Editor: A historical clarification

Re: “Rockcreek historical video” story in the June 23 edition:

Angelkeep Journals: Dad’s carpentry ‘skills’ and carpenter ants

Last Sunday’s Father’s Day triggered many memories. Some continue to pop...

A joyful noise. But how did that happen so quickly?

An early part of our church’s weekly service includes a “Joys...

Angelkeep Journals: Ichneumonids, the common forefather

Father’s Day looms nearly upon us. Some no longer have a...

Meyer Renovation celebrates Ossian opening

The Wells County...

Elks give to graduating seniors

Bluffton Elks gave...

Fort Wayne Parks to offer bus trips

Fort Wayne’s Parks & Recreation Department is offering some summer trips that leave from Bob Arnold Northside Park. 

Area Things to See and Do: 07-01-2025

ALL FOR ONE PRODUCTIONS,   FORT WAYNE Winnie the Pooh: Homeward Bounce: Oct. 3-5 & 10-12;...

The Amish Cook: Camping in the chestnut grove, part two

After spreading our sleeping bags across the grass I got out...

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 

The Wells County Public Library takes its mission to “provide the...

‘Anne of Green Gables’ next for Creative Arts Theater

Next production for the Creative Arts Theater group will be “Anne...

‘Electric Railway’ at Indiana Historical Society

Current exhibit at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis is titled ...

2025 Who We Are

2025 Spring Gameplan

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$8,000 gift to pool by Bluffton Psi Otes

Members of the Bluffton Psi Iota...

Destination Recreation: 05-31-2025

Summer has officially arrived — and it’s coming at us full...

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