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INCIDENTS
City:
Wednesday, 3:02 p.m., residence on Sunset Drive. Caller reported a white Cadillac parked in front of the caller’s mailbox. When the caller spoke to the driver, the driver reportedly left in a hurry.
Wednesday, 4:05 p.m., Walmart Supercenter. Report of a woman in a silver Chrysler...
SATURDAY, Nov. 28
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southern Wells at Adams Central, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.)
BOYS BASKETBALL: Blackford at Bluffton, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.); Wes-Del at Southern Wells, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.)
SUNDAY, Nov. 29
No games scheduled
FRIDAY, Nov. 27
No games scheduled
SATURDAY, Nov. 28
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southern Wells at Adams Central, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.)
BOYS BASKETBALL: Blackford at Bluffton, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.); Wes-Del at Southern Wells, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.); Adams Central at Norwell, 7:45...
A Joyful Noise … Casper the Conqueror
CASPER THE CONQUEROR
In early 1939, Germany had not yet ignited the war — at least with weapons.
Yet Hitler and his hate had already stealthily invaded the small country of...
Thanksgivings past differ from Thanksgiving present
By JEAN HARPER
Thanksgiving, long ago, when I was a kid, meant a family gathering at my Aunt Martha’s house. For as many years as all of us kids were kids, there were 11 of us for the holiday...
Rahn to celebrate 98th birthday Nov. 27
Ireta Rahn will celebrate her 98th birthday Nov. 27.
Ireta Rahn
She was born in Roanoke, Ind. She was married to Richard Rahn for 58 years; her husband preceded her in death in 2001. She...
A ‘cheesy’ holiday tradition
Members of Bluffton’s Psi Iota Xi are in the midst of their annual Cheese Ball sale and Melinda Gilgen, at left, and Jenny Peterson, at right, are shown with samples. The tasty treats are now available from any Psi Ote member...
Zanesville News: 11-23-2020
As I write this column, we have been cerebrating the second birthday of our granddaughter Hopi. She was born two years ago on her Grandpa Kenny’s 82nd birthday. He was so happy that day with this present wrapped in a pink blanket.
Time to Take a Devotional Break: 11-21-2020
When my children were young, participation ribbons in 4-H, individual trophies at the end of every T-ball season, and even certificates for good citizenship at school were common forms of recognition. It seemed that even the most...
Good grief! Charlie Brown brings us some good news
Mark your calendar: Sunday Dec. 13. We might salvage 2020 yet.
And chalk this one up to a victory for “the people” … or “the little guys” … or just plain “us,” whichever you...
Whether outside is frightful …here we come
Apparently we’re all getting a Covid-19 vaccine for Christmas, whether we like it or not.
In fact, at last count, there were nearly a dozen different vaccines in some stage of producing successful resistance...
My mother’s legacy
“That is where the snipers were.”
I am sitting with my mother and son in an outdoor café in Warsaw in 2014. We are here for the commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the...
Another way COVID-19 has changed life: Funeral edition
Funerals aren’t something people look forward to, but they are incredibly important.
Funerals aren’t just a way to remember people. It’s a way for people to grieve, a way for people to feel their...
2020: In many ways, the best year ever
As challenging a year as 2020 has been, we still should be thankful that it has been the best year in human history to be alive.
Consider: In 1920, according to the book “Enlightenment...
Give thanks to the Chosin Few
Seventy Thanksgivings ago, Pfc.Warren Wiedhahn was 21, far from home and freezing. During a winter of record cold, nighttime temperatures were more than 30 degrees below zero in the North Korean mountains. The day after Thanksgiving, as...
A state champion
Isaac Stoller of Bluffton was recently crowned the 2020 Indiana Senior Champion Auctioneer at the Indiana Champion Auctioneer Competition, which was part of the annual Indiana Auctioneers Association annual conference in Noblesville earlier this month. Stoller is a real estate broker...
Backpack food program gets grant funds
Heartland REMC, through its Operation Round Up grant program, awarded $2,000 to the “Feeding Tomorrow’s Future Today” weekend backpack food program through Wells County 4-H. Pictured are, from left, Al Schlagenhauf, Heartland REMC director; Miss Wells County Sarah Jones, who wrote...
Wells Circuit Court celebrated Adoption Day Friday, Nov. 20. Learn more in the Saturday, Nov. 21, News-Banner. (Photos by Jessica Bricker)
The Bluffton Lady Tigers brought home a 50-13 win from a game at Daleville to compete against the Broncos Friday. For full story, look for the story in the Saturday, Nov. 14 News-Banner.
Click photos to enlarge. (Photos by Glen Werling)
Emme Boots drives in for two of her 20...
It all started with a little girl's love for bugs. Learn more in the Saturday, Oct. 31, News-Banner.
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SHOP
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Today’s news: Drive-by Santa; Indiana’s indemnity fund will be put to use; Markle plans...
Friday, November 27, 2020
Today’s news: Tigers open season with a win; We're No. 2; Shop local Saturday; and...
World markets subdued as U.S. trading shut for Thanksgiving
By YURI KAGEYAMA
AP Business Writer
AG warns of deceptive mailings touting prizes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The state Attorney General’s office is warning Indiana...
Indiana COVID-19 total approaching 319,000
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An additional 6,434 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with...
Empty seats, delivered feasts as virus changes Thanksgiving
By REGINA GARCIA CANO,
MATT SEDENSKY and HEATHER...
Community Events: 11-16-2020
Art for the holidays at FW’s Orchard Gallery
Upcoming events: 11-04-2020
FW’s Embassy to host free festival Nov. 25-Dec. 2
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