Wells Community Boys & Girls Club celebrates new STEM room with...

Pictured celebrating the ribbon cutting are Simon Jones, Veronica Garza, Vicki Bell, Wells Community Boys & Girls Club board members, staff,...

Police Notebook 08-21-2026

INCIDENTS City: Wednesday, 4:47 p.m.,...

Outsourcing EMS could help Wells County meet 2027 budget needs

Wells County officials may look to ...

BHMSD unveils third and final experiential classroom

Walking into Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School’s ...

Sports Roundup 08-21-2026

Bluffton’s Vince Lambert serves up during his No. 2 singles match at Bellmont Thursday. The match was postponed due to rain...

Raiders thump the Norsemen in revenge match

Southern Wells (3-1) was seeking revenge ...

Sports Roundup 08-20-2026

Raiders top Panthers in volleyball sweep Southern Wells...

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 ...

Friday, August 21, 2026

Today’s news: Outsourcing EMS could help Wells County meet 2027 budget...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

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

Braun, Trump hail Senate leadership change, but not calling for redistricting

By TOM DAVIES Indiana Capital Chronicle

Lottery Commission: Hoosier Lottery to send estimated $350M to state coffers

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

Thousands in Indiana without power a week after deadly storms

By R.J. RICO and ED WHITE  Associated Press

Planned Parenthood can refer Indiana abortion patients out-of-state, court rules

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

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

Wild garlic goes wild

Last thing the romantically inclined needed...

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...

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...

Wells Community Boys & Girls Club celebrates new STEM room with...

Pictured celebrating the ribbon cutting are Simon Jones, Veronica Garza, Vicki Bell, Wells Community Boys & Girls Club board members, staff,...

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

Several children recently completed the 1,000...

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...

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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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