Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Concerns remain for neighbors to prospective dairy CFO

Neighbors to a prospective organic dairy farm ...

Bluffton High School places third at state marching band competition

The Bluffton High School marching band took third ...

First phase of lead line replacement is almost done

With phase one of lead line replacements in downtown ...

Markle zoning is given approval ‘with hesitation’

Twenty-four acres in Markle have been ...

High School Calendar 10-22-2026

THURSDAY, Oct. 22 No events scheduled. FRIDAY, Oct. 23 FOOTBALL: (Sectional quarterfinal) Garrett...

Athlete of the Week 10-21-2026

This week’s Athlete of the Week is Southern Wells’ Kelton Barr.

High School Calendar 10-21-2026

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21 No events scheduled.

Final IFCA rankings before playoffs has the Bluffton Tigers at No....

The IFCA released its final poll ...

Knight boys repeat as sectional champs, others in Wells County advance

The Norwell boys’ cross country team went back-to-back, winning the...

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Today’s news:Concerns remain for neighbors to prospective dairy CFO; Bluffton High...

Wednesday, October 22, 2026

Today’s news:‘Keep believing in me’: Rally calls for change, support as Medicaid...

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 ...

Indiana secretary of state candidate Ballard sues to force IEC to...

By NIKI KELLY Indiana Capital Chronicle

3 children and a teacher killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school...

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER and GENE JOHNSON 

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...

When will this absurdity end?

Unfortunately, we don’t need to look...

TIME TO LOVE

Editor’s note: Oct. 16 is the five-year anniversary of the Haiti...

Mike Kracium leaves us with memories and a legacy

Mike Kracium embodied being a mainstay of making this community a...

Rescue intervention in nature

Angelkeep watched a Facebook video (renamed there as a “reel,� duh...)...

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...

Boo in Bluffton is Oct. 30, trick-or-treating is set to be...

The city of Bluffton invites residents and families to celebrate Halloween with two opportunities to enjoy the season at the upcoming Boo...

It’s book sale week!

Friends of the Wells County Public Library are inviting you...

First Bank of Berne contributes to Wells County Women in Leadership...

At the check presentation were, from left, Heather Baker and...

Gloria shares her communion, feet washing experience 

Blessings don’t all come the same way; some come as soothing...

Hats On! at the museum

Members of the Wells County Historical Society often change exhibits...

Street Fair Scrapbook 2026

Fall Hot Deals

2026 Fall Agriculture

2026 Fall Senior Living

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

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

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 10-06-2026

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