Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Beste: County can expect $66M in capital investment

By HOLLY GASKILL Wells County is poised for an estimated $66 million in capital investment, Economic Development Director Jessica...

Infant dies after dog bite incident in Markle

By HOLLY GASKILL An infant in Markle died Thursday after being bitten by a dog.  A...

Police Notebook: 09-04-2025

INCIDENTS City: Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., 900 block of South Jersey Street. Report of harassment.

Rigney announces campaign for Wells County Sheriff

By HOLLY GASKILL Former Ossian Police Chief David Rigney has announced his bid for Wells County Sheriff.

Visitors Commission welcomes new board member

By SAMANTHA SAAD The Wells County Convention and Visitors Commission welcomed a new board member, Rod Fetters, owner of...

Wild animal encounters

On Wednesday evening the Wells County Public Library welcomed Beth from Indiana Wild of Woodburn to bring...

County tackles 2026 deficit, wraps budget session

By HOLLY GASKILL Wells County officials began 2026 budget hearings with the charge to cut over $500,000 to break...

Security system added to wastewater plant

By JONATHAN SNYDER Initially approved in January, the Bluffton Board of Public Works and Safety passed a work change...

Bluffton reviews 2026 budgets requests for parks, street department 

By JONATHAN SNYDER Above, Brandy Fiechter presents her budget request while council members, from left to right, Sarah...

$1 million loan approved for Bluffton development

Ossian vies for similar deal By HOLLY GASKILL Wells County has agreed to extend a $1...