Friday, October 2, 2026

Bluffton receives two AIM awards

The city of Bluffton received two statewide honors from the Association of Indiana Municipalities (AIM) during the 2026 AIM Ideas Annual Conference. 

A career of camaraderie

Andrew Ellis found his life’s calling ...

Students return to SWCS campus

Dispatch reports indicate that a bomb threat ...

County resident who survived ’23 crash speaks at officer training

Three-and-a-half years after the crash ...

Rust honored at 1,000 assist mark

Southern Wells’ setter Laynie Rust was honored ...

Bluffton three-peats tennis sectional championships

There was never a doubt that ...

High School Calendar 10-01-2026

THURSDAY, Oct. 1 BOYS’ TENNIS: (sectional) Bluffton, Norwell...

Local Sports Roundup 10-01-2026

Luers routs Norwell in boys’ soccer postseason preview

Knights end regular season on high note, beating Warriors

Norwell really could have used ...

Friday, October 2, 2026

Today’s news: A career of camaraderie: Bluffton Deputy Chief retires after...

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Today’s news: Southern Wells schools cleared after bomb threat; Trial is...

Kids Day at the street fair

Saturday was Kids Day ...

OPTIMIST CLUB PEDAL PULL

Competing in the 0-30 lb. weight...

Fair royalty

The Bluffton Free Street Fair crowned ...

King takes second Street Fair Idol crown

Third time’s the charm for Kassey King ...

Crawling to the finish line

Slow and steady wins the race ...

Mouse Game returns to street fair with new prizes, same beloved...

Most nights this week, a familiar red and green ...

Teachers say state’s phone ban makes enforcement easier

Confiscation, fines accompany new policy in some schools

Federal disaster aid unlikely for many more Indiana counties from August...

By TOM DAVIES Indiana Capital Chronicle

Wafting of Street Fair in the air

He who uttered, “Good riddance,� shall not be named.

Questions for the proposed Fiechter dairy CFO

RE: Proposed Dairy CFO Development Plan Concerns – Public Hearing 10-8-26;...

The teacher who took us to the top of the mountain

Every community has certain people who...

The dangers of taking things for granted

Life’s lessons need repeating. 

The dangers of taking things for granted

Life’s lessons need repeating. 

This MUST be a special place

Often I refer to our community...

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...

Annual Bluffton ‘Bring on the Heat’ chili cook-off is this weekend

The 9th Annual “Bring on the Heat� Bluffton Chili Cook-Off is happening this weekend, bringing together 34 chili cooks for a day...

Community invited to Suicide Awareness Walk on Oct. 3

Suicide affects individuals, families and communities across Indiana, but awareness, connection...

Norwell Internship Spotlight award – Rhilyn Bouvier

Senior Rhilyn Bouvier has been selected...

Gloria appreciates the children’s love of animals

Good morning! Stillness reigns in our aft countryside as another dawn...

Twin Bridges all-you-can-eat fish fry

The Twin Bridge Conservation Club in Mt. Zion will host a...

2026 Fall Agriculture

2026 Fall Senior Living

Readers’ Choice 2026

2026 Fall Sports Preview

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Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County

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

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 09-22-2026

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