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County Commissioners will hold executive session
The Wells County Commissioners will hold an executive session at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, in Room 105, the multi-purpose room on the lower level of the Wells Carnegie Government Annex, 223 W. Washington St.
The reason cited for the executive session is: “To receive...
INCIDENTS
City:
Monday, 3:58 p.m., Washington and Scott streets. Water access cover flipped up, fixed.
Monday, 7:44 p.m., Kroger. Subject in red Jeep reportedly asking for money. Unable to locate upon arrival.
Monday, 8:09 p.m., Johnson and Market streets. Report of verbal dispute.
Four members of the Bluffton Tigers football squad were named to the Allen County Athletic Conference All-Conference first team Friday while five others made the second squad. Southern Wells’ Levi Blake was named to the All-ACAC second team’s tight end position.
For the Tigers, Dravyin Shoemaker, offensive line; AJ Streveler, wide receiver; Axton Beste,...
FRIDAY, NOV 29
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bluffton at South Adams, 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOV 30
BOYS BASKETBALL: Blackford at Bluffton, 7:30 p.m.; Southwood at Southern Wells, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Norwell at Angola, 12:30 p.m.; Southern Wells at Adams Central, 7:30 p.m.
WRESTLING:...
Time to Take a Devotional Break: Thanksgiving People
“It’s not joy that makes us grateful, it’s gratitude that makes us joyful. …Joy is the happiness that does not depend on what happens. It is the grateful response to the opportunity that life offers you at this moment.” ~ David Steindl-Rast
Here’s the Thing: Life is funny….until it isn’t…so pivot instead of panic
Life is many things – funny, exciting, appreciated, often good, sometimes surprising, patently painful, occasionally confusing, extremely long and extremely short, breakable, fixable, troubling, comforting….a continuous flow of change. What’s a person to do in the face of such uncontrollable and unpredictable...
History of a sensational murder case revisited in the Wells Circuit Court
By BARBARA
BARBIERI
Author Stephen Terrell retold the tale of the murder of Melvin Wolfe by John Terrell in the same courtroom where the original 1903 trial was held — Wells County’s Circuit Court — on...
Gloria continues her marital advice from last week
The question came up whether there would be part two to the last column on what a wife can do to be an asset in helping her husband grow to be who God made him to be. My mind again went back...
Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 11-25-2024
428 S. Oak Street in Bluffton
260-824-5222
www.wellscocreativearts.com
creativeartscouncil@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellscocreativearts
Instagram: @creativeartscouncil
Creative Arts office hours — Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to...
A Joyful Noise: A Tale of Two Kitties
“Daddy, how do you catch a cat?”
Lenny stopped typing.
“Say what, buddy?” he called from the study.
But Rusty didn’t respond. He wasn’t paying attention anymore. He was reaching for the milk...
‘Thanks & Giving’: Something old or something new?
It’s almost certainly not a new concept — is there truly anything new under the sun? — but the phrase seems to have been more prevalent this November: “Thanks & Giving.” As opposed to just “Thanksgiving.”
There’s a new wall...
Letter to the Editor: Where was pre-election ROI?
The damage is still coming from this administration. Due to Zelenski / Ukraine’s dirt / stronghold they have on the Biden “crime” family, we could be forced into World War III during his final days of office.
We need...
A holly, jolly getaway to Christmastide in Holland
My wife and I start to go a little stir-crazy when too much time passes without traveling.
We try to get away even for just a day or two every few months to either visit a new place or...
Farewell to a helpful colleague and mentor
When I first started at The News-Banner a year ago, reporter Sydney Kent was a beacon of light, coming in with a smile or joke to lighten the mood despite what problems she may have with her own beat. As she departs...
Brace yourself. Property taxes are back in the news.
As you’ve likely noticed, property taxes were back in the news this week as the State and Local Tax Review task force wrapped up their efforts with a set of recommendations to be forwarded to the upcoming 2025 session of the Indiana...
FBB donates to YFC
First Bank of Berne recently made a $3,000 donation to Youth for Christ. Pictured from left to right are Kaitlyn Roby, FBB Berne manager; Tracy Carpenter, FBB Portland manager; Brock Meyer, executive director YFC; Lee Johnson, YFC...
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Saturday, November 30, 2024
Today’s news: Lady Tigers score 34 straight points, downing Starfires; Tigers...
Friday, November 29, 2024
Today’s news: Offense struggles for Knights in season-opening loss; Letters to the Editor...
Indiana banks, inspired by Swiss program, to launch statewide apprenticeship program
By PATRICK O’DONNELL
The 74
What does Trump’s tariff plan mean for the U.S.?
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP)...
Student mental health needs are growing
Indiana school counselors are overworked; Will the legislature help?
This...
Survey finds number of Hoosiers support cannabis regulations
By WHITNEY
DOWNARD
Indiana Capital...
Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 11-25-2024
428 S. Oak Street in Bluffton
260-824-5222
Here’s the Thing: Much depends on how we think of ourselves...
So much depends on compassion. In a world where indifference seems...
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