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INCIDENTS
City:
Monday, 2:24 p.m., 300 block of West Wabash Street. Report of an overdose, narcan administered,
Monday, 3:33 p.m., Capri Meadows. Caller had questions about a protection order.
Monday, 5:02 p.m., Harvest Road and South Main Street. Report of semi blocking Harvest Road, ongoing...
By RYAN WALKER
An early lead and 18 free points were not enough to stop Eastside’s 30-point stampede over Bluffton on the wrestling mat Tuesday.
Bluffton’s Levi Johns topples over Eastside’s Collin Warfield during Tuesday night’s wrestling match at The Tiger Den. Johns won by fall in the second period,...
Godwin earns all-state XC honors, Bricker HM
The Indiana Track and Cross Country all-state teams have been announced, and two Wells County runners earned awards.
Bluffton’s Tyler Godwin earned first-team all-state in Class 2A. The senior already had a list of accomplishments during the season: a state meet appearance for the...
WEDNESDAY, NOV 29
BOYS BASKETBALL: Bluffton at Blackford, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southern Wells at Muncie Burris, 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOV 30
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bluffton at Blackford, 7:30 p.m.
SWIMMING & DIVING (CO-ED): Bishop Luers, Blackhawk at Bluffton 5:30 p.m.
Dancers for ‘Excerpts’ from the Nutcracker
Members of the Creative Arts Dance Youth Company will be presenting “Excerpts” from the Nutcracker Ballet on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 3 and 6 p.m. at the Auditorium at Life Community Church in Bluffton. Admission at the...
Here’s the Thing: Speaking of peeing. It ain’t easy being a girl.
Note: The following is based on my 04-14-2015 journal entry from our Wabash River to the Gulf of Mexico (source-to-sea) kayak trip.
Yesterday started with an oatmeal breakfast and the ordinary three-hour prep before I took my first stroke...
Area Things to See and Do: 11-28-2023
ALL FOR ONE PRODUCTIONS, FORT WAYNE
www.allforonefw.org
ALLEN COUNTY
WAR MEMORIAL COLISEUM
Le Chic Holiday Market, Dec. 1 & 2. www.memorialcoliseum.com
ARENA DINNER THEATER,
Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 11-27-2023
428 S. Oak St. in Bluffton
260-824-5222
www.wellscocreativearts.com
creativeartscouncil@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellscocreativearts
Instagram: @creativeartscouncil
Creative Arts office hours — Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to...
A Joyful Noise: So Thankful
As colleague Mark Miller has lamented (in between digressions), the Christmas season tends to steal the holiday spotlight from its meeker, milder and less-commercial-friendly kin, Thanksgiving.
Admittedly, I unapologetically believe people should celebrate the incarnation of the King of...
The Amish Cook: Gloria shares her Thanksgiving traditions – new and old
Thanksgiving greetings from our home to yours.
Thanksgiving, in our home, spells out relaxation, kin, and gratitude.
Thanksgiving is not celebrated the same each year. As a girl, I enjoyed the challenge when our teacher would...
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter
The calendar tells us that we’re still three weeks away from the official start of winter yet I’m guessing you saw and perhaps drove through the same precipitation as I did Sunday afternoon, especially if you were north of Bluffton.
What kind of democracy are we when politicians have to fear violence?
Now that the dust has settled on the House speakership fight, both Washington and the media have been eager to move on to other issues: the Israel-Hamas war, the Trump trials, the recent elections, and, on Capitol Hill, a potential government shutdown...
It was a dark and (sort of) stormy night
Many memories of that day are hazy. After all, it’s been a few years.
I was in the eighth grade at the old Lincoln School in Decatur, a building that no longer exists. As we were filtering back up...
Grateful for family this Thanksgiving season
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Those words written by St. Paul the Apostle in 1 Thessalonians are among my favorite recorded in the Bible,...
A post script to a Veterans Day salute
It is always gratifying to get feedback or responses from readers. First, it is nice to know people are actually reading my stuff. Second, I always learn more.
Last week’s commentary on my search-and-find of Charlie Barnes and his...
Angelkeep Journals: Thankfulness for Silver Spotted Skipper
Angelkeep long declared the dragonfly the official mascot of its location.
Angelpond thrives with many beautiful and busy creatures. Water and land animals arrived soon after the pond’s excavation was completed and a heavy rain rapidly filled the hole....
Wells County welcomes Premier Clock and Vacuum Service to Bluffton
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors are delighted to welcome a new business to our community, Premier Clock and Vacuum Service, located at 130 West Market Street in Bluffton. Owned and operated by Robert Vanover, this establishment specializes in...
Tienda Mexicana La Katty joins downtown Bluffton, bringing authentic flavors and culture
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the arrival of Tienda Mexicana La Katty, a vibrant addition to downtown Bluffton, located at 202 W. Market Street. To mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting celebration was organized by the Chamber’s staff...
Lutheran Health adds new provider to Bluffton team
Lutheran Health Physicians family medicine in Bluffton welcomed a new provider to their team at 303 S. Main St.
Dr. Alex Lebrija
E. Alex Lebrija, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified podiatrist who cares for patients...
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Today’s news: Board of Works OKs raises,...
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Today’s news: Bluffton Rotary donates dictionaries; Fuelling signs with Marian for...
Hunter Biden tells Congress he’d testify publicly, potential face-off looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden offered Tuesday to testify publicly before...
Purdue back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 ...
By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Basketball Writer
Donald Trump set to return to the witness stand in his...
By JENNIFER PELTZ
Associated Press
Michigan beats Ohio State for 3rd straight win in “The Game”...
By RALPH D. RUSSO
AP College Football Writer
Area Things to See and Do: 11-28-2023
ALL FOR ONE PRODUCTIONS, FORT WAYNE
www.allforonefw.org
Weekend Events: 11-22-2023
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Folks who will...
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