Destination Recreation 09-19-2026

This week, we’re taking a moment to talk about something that affects everyone who uses or travels near the Interurban Trail: safety....

Local Roundup 09-19-2026

Bluffton-Harrison school board will meet Monday The board...

Police Notebook 09-19-2026

INCIDENTS City: Thursday, 3:13 p.m.,...

Lt. Gov.’s office to hold office hours at City Hall during...

The Indiana Lieutenant Governor’s Office will hold “mobile office hours” during...

Jets end Knights golf season in sectional tiebreaker, Burnau advances as...

Norwell played in the sectional golf tournament at Chestnut Hills Friday morning. The Knights lost by...

Kephart leads Tigers to 5-0 start, run over Patriots

Led by senior captain Jacob Kephart ...

Woodlan’s big plays too much for Southern Wells

The Woodlan Warriors used a variety ...

Bulldogs stun the Knights in late two-point thriller

Norwell Nation is still in a state of shock ...

Local sports roundup 09-18-2026

Tigers inch closer to fifth straight ACAC tennis crown

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Today’s news: EMA distributed nearly 15,000 sandbags for flooding; Former Bluffton...

Friday, September 19, 2026

Today’s news: Heavy rain floods county, more than 15 vehicle rescues...

Democracy Day: A guide to how Indiana makes its laws

By CASEY SMITH Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana continues gas tax reimbursements

By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle

Michigan wins coal plant case, Indiana’s plants remain open

By NIKI KELLY Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana State Police seeks $30M federal grant tied to immigration enforcement

The application seeks money for vehicles, covert cameras and cellular-location tools

Indiana Toll Road cash delivered; Chicago Bears still deciding on stadium...

By NIKI KELLY Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana gas tax suspension continues through Oct. 6

By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle

Bluffton Free Street Fair replacements

It was hard to determine a proper topic for Angelkeep Journals,...

The medicine cabinet has gone to the dogs

There was a time when owning...

Thanks for the Honor Flight

To Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana:...

Remembering 9/11: 

Teaching the language today I was...

Marsh fly — the human-friendly bug

Last week’s column made something of a big deal out of...

Some odds and ends as summer ends

As referenced from time to time...

Kephart leads Tigers to 5-0 start, run over Patriots

Led by senior captain Jacob Kephart ...

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...

THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION

I’ve heard some interesting questions in my lifetime, especially as a teacher. Most of the questions center around assignment directions given to...

Five points school celebrated 150th anniversary

By BARBARA BARBIERI

Shakespeare at the Pulse

A cast of all ages will be presenting Shakespeare’s comedy...

Gloria adjusts to a new schedule with children back in school

A change of seasons once more... my five “babies” are all...

Interpretive program schedule at Ouabache State Park

Interpretive Naturalist: Bret Dausch Kids under age 13...

2026 Fall Senior Living

Readers’ Choice 2026

2026 Fall Sports Preview

Wells 4H Scrapbook 2026

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Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County 9-15-2026

428 S. Oak St. in Bluffton www.wellscocreativearts.com

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 9-8-2026

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