Friday, November 6, 2026

2026 Bessie’s Movement 

Bessie poses after having a camera-shy moment. Square no. 236 won the Bessie’s Movement contest this year. (Photos by Jenna Schweikert)

2026 donut hole eating contest

The annual Ossian Days donut hole eating contest features four age categories for who can eat the most donut holes in...

BHMSD recognizes Blair

New this school year is a monthly recognition program for our incredible faculty and staff at Bluffton-Harrison MSD. They have the...

The Great American Fair

The Bluffton Free Street Fair opened Tuesday with chilly and overcast weather, but high spirits. At right in the photo below,...

Fire departments expand EMS capabilities with new equipment, training

By HOLLY GASKILL Wells County fire departments will soon receive additional emergency medical service training, thanks to the preparation...

Dumpsters available for flood clean-up in Bluffton

Republic Services has donated dumpsters ...

Norwell adopts simplified new booster guidelines

Norwell school board adopted a simplified version ...

Lowe’s helps with flood clean-up

Lowe’s in Bluffton gave out free ...

Wells County inmate found dead Saturday

By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Indiana State Police are investigating the death of a Wells County Jail inmate.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Bluffton Mayor Scott Mentzer (center) signed a domestic violence awareness month proclamation on Monday. In back, from left, is Wells County...