Destination Recreation 08-22-2026

Bluffton is gearing up for a full weekend of recreation, entertainment, and community connection, with several opportunities to get out and enjoy...

Police Notebook 08-22-2026

INCIDENTS City: Thursday, 10:21 a.m.,...

Local Roundup 08-22-2026

MUST will meet Monday The Municipal Unit Strategic...

“For all kids”: Norwell opens new preschool and accessible playgrounds 

Above, two girls run across the playground. (Photos by Jenna...

High School Calendar 08-22-2026

SATURDAY, Aug. 22 BOYS’ SOCCER: Woodlan at Norwell, 11:30 a.m. BOYS’ TENNIS: Bluffton, Norwell at Bluffton...

Norwell stuns No. 9 Mississinewa on the road

If you like drama, you would have loved ...

Freshmen shine for Raiders in opening shutout over Panthers

A wave of youthful energy swept ...

Tigers offense, defense, march all over Raiders in season opening victory

Bluffton had the fireworks ready ...

Sports Roundup 08-21-2026

Bluffton’s Vince Lambert serves up during his No. 2 singles...

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Today’s news: “For all kids”: Norwell opens new preschool and accessible...

Friday, August 21, 2026

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

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

Bi-County consumers to the governor: ‘We are not waste’

Several weeks ago, I ranted about Gov. Mike Braun’s extension of...

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...

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...

Destination Recreation 08-22-2026

Bluffton is gearing up for a full weekend of recreation, entertainment, and community connection, with several opportunities to get out and enjoy...

RICHER THAN YOU THINK

According to online AI data, 35.9 million Americans (10.6%) live in...

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

Pictured celebrating the ribbon cutting are Simon Jones, Veronica Garza,...

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...

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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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