Police Notebook: 05-01-2026

INCIDENTSCity:Wednesday, 2:06 a.m. Bluffton Police Department, 204 E Market St. Report of harassment.Wednesday, 2:07 p.m., Walmart, 2100 N Main St. Crash, report...

East Market Deli lunch spot opens doors

A new lunch...

Fifth graders take flight at Southern Wells

The air around...

Students get view into courtroom, practice trial

Over the last...

Local Sports Roundup: 05-01-2026

Knights beat Braves inbaseball, improves to 2-0Norwell took down its rival...

Cyber Tigers grab state championship in Overwatch

A state championship...

Athlete of the Week: Bluffton’s Easton Blair.

This week’s Athlete of the Week is Bluffton’s Easton Blair.Blair gave...

Friday, May 1, 2026

Today’s news: Gehrett’s 3-run HR keeps Tigers unbeaten in ACAC; East...

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Today’s news: Helping Hands breaks ground on new facility; New Parlor...

Few House members in primary tests ahead of fall fight over...

By MACKENZI KLEMANNIndiana Capital ChronicleDemocrats are looking to break the GOP...

Indiana amnesty period for paying delinquent taxes set to open in...

New program follows similar penalty-free times in 2005 and 2015 for...

Indiana strips nearly 1,800 noncitizens of commercial licenses

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZIndiana Capital Chronicle Almost 1,800...

Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader...

Astronauts bound for moon in NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades

By MARCIA DUNNAP Aerospace WriterCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts...

Indiana going all out for America’s 250th birthday

By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle

Letter to the Editor: Clearing up property tax misinformation

I have received several phone calls related to property tax statements...

Don’t fall for desperate pleas

If you’re like me, a reliable Republican voter who has proudly...

Angelkeep Journals: Oh, beautiful Erythronium Americanum

If you missed Earth Day, yesterday, it’s not too late to...

A short — but not very sweet — election finale

It seems proper, an obligation or two, for one last state...

Letter to the Editor: Insider bias, or political frustration?

Cathie Peterson’s recent letter, “State Senate race exposing insider bias in...

Letter to the Editor:L SEA-1 is not accomplishing its intended goal

Kudos to the Chamber of Commerce for hosting a Candidate Forum...

A Legacy of Service: Elks Lodge Named April Member of the Month

Pictured holding the Member of the Month sign, from left are Tracy Beer, Club Manager; Kevin Poling, Former Exalted Ruler;...

BRMC makes donations to local groups

As a continued tradition, Lutheran Health Network has a unique way to commemorate National Doctors’ Day...

The Amish Cook: Gloria shares the experience of her sister’s wedding

“I am pleased to present to you Mr. and Mrs. Stoll.”It was my dad. The wedding ceremony for my younger sister Keturah...

Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 04-27-2026

428 S. Oak St. in Blufftonwww.wellscocreativearts.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/wellscocreativeartsInstagram:@creativeartscouncilCreative Arts Council Office HoursMonday-Thursday:...

Wells County’s third courthouse

Those attending the Wednesday morning “Snippets program at the Wells County...

Explaining the budget to the ‘Friends’

At the Friends of the Wells...

Fundraiser for Creative Arts

Those attending the “Remembering Red (Skelton)” program Saturday evening, a...

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Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 04-27-2026

428 S. Oak St. in Blufftonwww.wellscocreativearts.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/wellscocreativeartsInstagram:@creativeartscouncilCreative Arts Council Office HoursMonday-Thursday:...

Destination Recreation: 03-14-2026

Spring break is almost here, and the Bluffton Parks Department is...
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