County asked for $1M loan for downtown development project

By HOLLY GASKILL Wells County officials are expected to vote on an investment in a downtown development project on...

Bluffton’s fire, 911, building depts. present ’26 budgets

By JONATHAN SNYDER Day two of Bluffton’s budget readings saw fire, 911 and building department heads present their requests.

No further staff cuts made to Community Corrections budget

By HOLLY GASKILL While concerns about funding for Wells County Community Corrections remain, no further cuts have been made...

Wells County Animal Shelter faces budget cuts

By JONATHAN SNYDER The Bluffton-Wells County Animal Shelter’s received a nearly $85,000 total cut from its budget.

Bluffton Common Council introduces water rate increase

By JONATHAN SNYDER Water rates for the city of Bluffton are expected to increase in light of upcoming infrastructure...

Applications open for Volunteer of the Year

The Wells County Foundation, Inc. is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Bette A. Erxleben Volunteer of the Year.

Tocsin sewer project receives state funding

RSD Attorney Mark Burry, left, discusses the next steps for the Tocsin project to Lewis Brown, middle, and Ryan Lefeld. (Photo...

Proposed CFO gets ‘do-pass’ from APC

By JONATHAN SNYDER The APC gave a do-pass recommendation to a development plan for a confined feeding operation at...

Their hour upon the stage

Friday was opening night for Parlor City Shakespeare Company’s presentation of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Two more performances are set for 7...

County dispatch center may move locations in new year

By HOLLY GASKILL Wells County’s 911 Dispatch Center may be moving locations in 2026.  Since the...