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,...
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...
Here’s the Thing: Reliving a moment in time that defined me
It’s funny how one memory sticks with you your entire life, how it shapes your opinions and actions.
My...
Here’s the Thing: Another look back at 1974 – The economy, politics, and weather
Last month, following my 50th year class reunion, I wrote about 1974, the year 200 other seniors and I were graduated from...
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN: 10-21-2024
Several children recently completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Wells County Public Library by reading and listening to 1,000...
‘Day of Caring’ at seven sites by volunteers from six churches
By BARBARA BARBIERI
Over 40 volunteers from six churches combined their talents to assist with projects at seven sites...
Here’s the Thing: Time is a constant – don’t waste a single moment
These last few days I have heard several people say, “How can it be October?” and “What happened to September?” and a...
Here’s the Thing: A 50th year class reunion and a walk down memory lane
What do you recall of your high school days? Were you an athlete who has lots of sports memories? Were you in...
Submissions open for Women of Wells magazine
The News-Banner is seeking community submissions for its second-annual publication, Women of Wells. The magazine offers a special spotlight to share women’s...
Here’s the Thing: Ku Klux Klan – A fever in the heartland
In the early 1920s a resurgent Ku Klux Klan rose to prominence in Indiana. It is estimated that dues paying membership and...