Helping kids be their best

Walking around the Wells County Boys and Girls Club ...

Ossian may have new vote center this fall 

Voters in the town of Ossian ...

Surveys out for Markle water treatment plant

Public surveys relating to water quality ...

Police Notebook 08-19-2026

INCIDENTS City: Monday, 2:26 p.m.,...

Sports Roundup 08-20-2026

Raiders top Panthers in volleyball sweep Southern Wells swept Eastbrook in home volleyball Tuesday night. The...

High School Calendar 08-20-2026

THURSDAY, Aug. 20 BOYS’ SOCCER: Norwell at Blackhawk,...

Knights drop first game in a new era of girls’ soccer

The Norwell Knights began their first season ...

SWCS board recognizes Powell

Junior Abbie Powell (center) is pictured with, from left, Superintendent...

Athlete of the Week 08-19-2026

This week’s Athlete of the Week is Norwell’s Julian Torres.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Today’s news: Helping kids be their best; Ossian may have new...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Today’s news: Bluffton High School celebrates student mural; Bluffton council rejects...

Former senator used campaign funds for gifts, Braun alleges

By NIKI KELLY Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana governor announces emergency aid, temporary housing grants amid storms

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

At least 7 have died from days of heavy rain, flooding...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) — Days of storms and flooding in Indiana...

Federal grants to Indiana fell last year by more than $700M

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana road-building coalition calls for long-term funding solution

 By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

AES seeks no action in rehearing request, amid lawsuit

By NIKI KELLY Indiana Capital Chronicle

Bugs can bug human intelligence

Last week’s focus on an unknown bug spotted at Ouabache State...

The fine print of pet ownership

I used to think I was...

Is Indianapolis doing as well as it claims?

Somewhere I read that Indianapolis is...

What if Republicans lose both the House and Senate? 

The odds are Republicans will lose...

What’s that? A leaf beetle, truthfully

Someone might ask, “How does a specific species of flora or...

Are you a registered non-voter? Let’s talk.

“You’ve been slacking off again,” a...

A Unique chapter: Chelsea Beer celebrates community and growth

Pictured are Chelsea Beer, owner of Unique Blue, and her daughter, Blakely, holding the Member of the Month sign. Also...

Law firm to host second pro bono day at library

By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Local law firm Sprunger and Sprunger will hold its second pro bono day at the...

Donation for 4-H Backpack Program

Valero Renewables presented a $20,000 check, officially donated in December, to Wells County 4-H’s backpack program during the 4-H fair...

Wells County Briefs 07-11-2026

County looks to grant for possible EMA building Wells County’s Emergency Management Agency is pursuing a grant for...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Library: Millie and Makayla...

Several children recently completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Wells County Public Library by...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Library: Kenzie Morgan

Several children recently completed the 1,000...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Library: Addelyn Ivins

Several children recently completed the 1,000...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Library: Amara Hitchcock

Several children recently completed the 1,000...

Peace, quiet, rest, solace and tranquility among the Chestnut trees

The alarm clock was set earlier...

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Creative Arts, Bluffton Parks Department, Bluffton NOW! receive state IAC awards

Wells County’s Creative Arts Council recently received $7,317 from the Indiana...

Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 08-18-2026

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