Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Police Notebook 11-04-2026

INCIDENTS City: Monday, 2:57 p.m., Capri Meadows, 58 Capri Court, Bluffton. Deceased person.

BHMS announces Quarter 1 honor roll

Bluffton-Harrison Middle School has released the names of its students on...

Thompson, Topp take local school board contests

A large turnout for the primary election carried ...

Fiechter will join Indiana Senate; Lehman, Sweet secure bids for reelection

Republican candidates for Wells County’s State Senate and House of Representatives ...

An honest plea for county football’s sake

Last Friday was one of the most thrilling atmospheres the county has experienced in a long time. Jonathan...

Athelete of the Week 11-04-2026

This week’s Athlete of the Week...

Knights get opening night win at Eagles with new faces

The 2025-26 4A runner-up had their slow start turn into ...

Raiders crush Comets in opener

Southern Wells opened its girls’ basketball ...

BHS Super Smash Brothers tournament set for Nov. 14

The fifth annual Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament is coming up...

Wednesday, November 5, 2026

Today’s news:Thompson, Topp take local school board contests; Fiechter will join...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Today’s news:Former longtime Bluffton mayor, Ted Ellis, dies at 79; Bluffton...

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 ...

Democrat J.D. Ford declares victory over Victoria Spartz in major upset...

By CASEY SMITH Indiana Capital Chronicle

Federal election monitors won’t enter state polling sites

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

Bluffton’s ‘Mr. Sunshine’ in more ways than one

The first time I met Ted Ellis in the fall of...

The tomato lady was really a peach

It’s not a normal occurrence to...

Finally, Election Day is suddenly upon us

Like Michael Myers in a “Halloween� movie, Election Day has somehow...

It should be obvious: PAC-XXVI

Angelkeep has no difficulty declaring the ultimate PAC-XXVI.

This week’s aggravation: It just gives me the blues

Much of the mid-term election news this year has been about...

Handicapped red-spotted admiral

Angelkeep stumbled upon a butterfly sight...

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...

Ossian Nutrition donates to First Baptist Church of Ossian

Tyler Pedersen, co-founder of Ossian Nutrition, presents a check from their initial earnings to Peggy Collins, director of the First...

Old Fort info at Historical meeting, Nov. 9

Keen ‘Kip’ Lytle History of the five forts that were in the area from 1722 to 1819 will...

Gloria highlights 3 people who have impacted her life

Today I think of three people who have impacted my life...

Norwell Internship Spotlight award: Stella Butcher

Senior Stella Butcher has been selected...

Meet the ‘Hairspray’ cast

Gathering on Bluffton’s Main Street walking bridge during a recent...

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library: 11-03-2026

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

Women of Wells Magazine 2026

Street Fair Scrapbook 2026

Fall Hot Deals

2026 Fall Agriculture

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Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 10-27-2026

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

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 10/20/2026

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