Police Notebook: 02-07-2026

INCIDENTSCity:Thursday, 12:50 p.m., Scott and Walnut streets. Parking problem resolved.Thursday, 9:56 p.m., 400 block of East Ohio Street. Report of suspicious activity.Friday,...

Destination Recreation: 02-07-2026

If you’re looking for a destination that blends big-time entertainment with...

Local News Roundup: 02-07-2026

County health board will meet Monday morningThe board of the Wells...

Lead line replacement town hall sees large turnout

Mayor Scott Mentzer...

Norwell takes down Wayne, set sights on Homestead

Zero-hour has arrived...

Raiders come up short in sectional slugfest

The season came...

High School Calendar: 02-7-2026

SATURDAY, Feb. 7BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Heritage at Bluffton, 2:30 p.m.; Columbia City...

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Today’s news: Lead line replacement town hall sees large turnout; Wells GOP...

Indiana House panel weighs tighter school cellphone ban, districts seek more...

School leaders warned that unclear storage rules could complicate enforcement and...

Indiana House member set to leave Republican Party

Trump-endorsed challenger enters race against senator who opposed redistricting

Punxsutawney Phil forecasts 6 more weeks of wintry weather

By MARK SCOLFORO,TASSANEE VEJPONGSAand KATHY McCORMACKAssociated PressPUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney...

Indiana lawmakers back away from a youth social media ban

Bills on township government, hemp and utility costs also pass General...

Indiana House narrowly rejects firing squad execution bill

By CASEY SMITHIndiana Capital ChronicleA bill to add the firing squad...

Trump posts support for two more Republican challengers over Indiana redistricting...

By TOM DAVIESIndiana Capital ChroniclePresident Donald Trump made a new round...

Buckle up. Our state senate primary begins

Of the 21 Indiana state senators who voted against the Trumped-up...

Angelkeep Journals: February is fraught with questions

When will the first crocus bloom? Tomorrow? One bloomed on Feb....

Winter makes the promise of a new trail even warmer

One of the toughest parts of making it through a northeast...

Unity requires respect for voters and each other

As county party chairmen, we stay closely connected to Republican voters...

Angelkeep Journals: Anticipating Groundhog Day

Since the woodchuck — alias groundhog — will soon philosophy —...

Celebrating a truly historic diversion

There is much angst in this world. Plenty enough to fret...

Daddy-Daughter Dance to be held Feb. 15

Calling all Super Dads and Sidekick Daughters! It’s time to suit up, shine bright, and hit the dance floor at the “You’re...

Amish Cook: Gloria deals with 14 inches of snow overnight

“Mom, today at school they said it is supposed to snow...

Events at the Creative Arts Council

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

GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group begins Wed., Feb. 4

GriefShare is a grief recovery seminar and support group that will...

Marriage on Mission conference at Southern Wells Community Church

Liberty Center Community Church and Southern Wells Community Church are presenting...

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Book donated to the library

The Wells County Historical Society donated...

Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 12-8-2025

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