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May 27, 2010

Veteran N-B newsman Eugene McCord dies
Eugene A. “Mac” McCord, a champion for reporting the news fairly and accurately for over a half-century at the News-Banner, has died.

January 2, 2009

Dr. Joe Romine, Dr. Greg Pietz 2009 Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame choices
By JOE SMEKENS for the News-Banner Two Bluffton High School graduates who were outstanding multi-sport athletes in their prep days have been chosen for induction into the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame.

September 5, 2008

Good times, good memories, with still more roses to smell
As one reaches retirement age after having lived in the same small community for 65 years, he comes to know lots of people, and become familiar with lots of places.

September 4, 2008

‘58 regional champs donating 150 basketballs to Bluffton schools as part of 50-year anniversary event
Members of the Bluffton High School Class of 1958 will gather during the week of street fair to observe their 50-year reunion.

Daily interaction with great folks of Bluffton and Wells will be missed . . . but not the miscues and missteps
As some people around town have learned about my decision to retire from the News-Banner after 45 years as an employee, many have posed the question as to what I will miss the most.

September 3, 2008

No regrets about a career in Bluffton and Wells County
Then & Now

August 27, 2008

Brown-Stohler, Park, Elliott assured of election to respective school board seats
There will be two contests for school board positions on the November General Election ballot, while two other candidates have been assured of election as the filing deadline has passed.

August 13, 2008

Lone bid for SW tax anticipation warrant
Southern Wells Community Schools trustees received just one bid for a tax anticipation warrant, and it was from the banking institution in which the school does most of its business.

John Vanderkolk is Bluffton-Harrison school board candidate
Files for at-large seat held by Kent Shady

August 11, 2008

Ducky day on the Wabash for FCS as race raises $20,000
Even though the more than 3,000 ducks from Family Centered Services Inc., needed a little prodding from volunteer firefighters, they still staged a great race on the Wabash River Saturday afternoon.