Police Notebook 07-30-2026
INCIDENTS
City:
Tuesday, 1:40 p.m., S Ellingham Pike and Farmington Drive. Driver cited for speed.
Wells County man sentenced for murder of his mother
By HOLLY GASKILL
A Wells County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing his mother.
Playground fun
Families made sure to take advantage of the weather Wednesday, visiting Bluffton’s Whicker Park. A girl plays on the merry-go-round while...
Police Notebook: 7-29-2026
INCIDENTS
City:
Monday, 9:28 a.m., Bluffton Police Department, 204 E Market St.
Monday,...
County 911 board approves $1.29 million budget
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT
Wells County 911 board approved a 2027 budget proposal of $1.29 million Tuesday morning.
Norwell school board reviews seclusion and restraint policy
Norwell Community Schools’ board ...
Wells County Backpack Program nears 100K bags of food donated
Feeding Tomorrow’s Future Today ...
Police Notebook: 7-28-2026
INCIDENTS
City:
Friday, 9:15 a.m., Perfect Pet Food and Accessories, 616 Main St. Warning for driving...
Dreams of community
Wells County Dream Center building set to open in August
Some staff members of The Well were trained in...
Nine-year-old driver is involved in Walmart crash
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT
A nine-year-old was the driver in a crash at Walmart last Wednesday afternoon estimated to have...