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October 25, 2007

Mayor Ellis off to South Korea for United Cities and Local Government World Congress
Just four months after leading a diplomatic mission to China on behalf of the National League of Cities, Bluffton Mayor Ted Ellis is again headed to the far east, this time to serve as a panelist on the delivery of local government services during the 2nd Annual United Cities and Local Government World Congress in Jeju, South Korea.

October 23, 2007

No MRSA cases found in Bluffton-Harrison schools; Precautions highlighted
It’s made headline news around the country and across the state and even here in Wells County, but as of now there are no signs of potentially deadly drug-resistant Staph infections in the Bluffton-Harrison Schools.

October 22, 2007

Marching Knights finish fourth at ISSMA state finals
Norwell’s Marching Knights capped off another successful season with a return trip to the RCA Dome on Saturday, but fell short of their quest to repeat as Class C State Marching Band champions.

Early holiday decor due to planned courthouse plaza pavement repairs
It seems that with each passing year retailers attempt to push out holiday seasons so that Halloween stuff goes out by September, with Christmas decorations making an earlier arrival each year.

October 18, 2007

Mayor says no electric rate reduction or rate study for IBE likely until after plant usage known
Speaking before the Common Council of the City of Bluffton on Tuesday of this week, Indiana Bio-Energy General Manager Edgar Seward outlined his concerns over the potential costs for electric service at the plant.

October 17, 2007

Stuller, Deakyne face federal prison after pleading guilty to July robbery of Huffman gun shop
Two local men face incarceration in federal prison when they are sentenced in December, after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the July robbery of the Huffman and Sons Gun Shop.

October 15, 2007

Marching Knights return to band finals; Bengal Brigade falls short in quest for gold
Norwell’s Marching Knights will be marching into the RCA Dome next Saturday at they defend their Class C State Marching Band title.

October 10, 2007

Bluffton honors American Legion National Commander with red carpet reception
It’s not very likely that American Legion National Commander Martin “Marty” F. Conatser will forget Bluffton as Wells County rolled out the red carpet to welcome the dignitary and his entourage to the community.

October 9, 2007

Student council gets spotlight at Bluffton-Harrison meeting
Bluffton High School’s student council got a chance to strut their stuff on Monday evening, as the senior class officers gave a brief presentation during the Bluffton-Harrison M.S.D. Board of School Trustees regular meeting.

October 4, 2007

Riverwatch efforts of Bluffton Middle School students help change perceptions of Wabash
When Bluffton Middle School 8th graders and their science teacher Beverly Balash began collecting and studying water samples from the Wabash River six years ago, Balash found students had much to learn about the river and it’s environmental health.