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Wells Circuit Court
Criminal Cases
Amanda Sanford, 45, Fort Wayne, appeared in the Wells Circuit Court for a change of plea hearing. Sanford was charged with operating a vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, a Level 5 felony, operating a vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more, and operating...
Knights finish 6th at NE8 golf meet
Norwell placed sixth in the Northeast 8’s conference meet Saturday at Cobblestone Golf Course.
The Knights shot a 345, while Leo was the overall champion at 300. The team also had two all-conference award winners — Derek Smith and Bodie Zimmer, who shot 82s and...
MONDAY, MAY 20
SOFTBALL: (Sectional) Liberty Christian at Southern Wells, 4:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
BOYS GOLF: South Adams at Norwell, 4:30 p.m.; Bluffton at Huntington North, 4:30 p.m.; Southern Wells at Northfield, 4:30 p.m.
GIRLS TENNIS: (Regional semifinal) Norwell vs. Manchester at Bluffton, 5...
Knights defeat county foe Tigers in softball
Norwell beat its county rival Bluffton on the softball diamond 7-2 Friday night.
The Knights improved to a 13-7, while the Tigers fell to 10-13.
The Knights had seven hits, led by Jordan Markley’s 2-3 game. Kaydance Clark had a double and...
Time to Take a Devotional Break: Clean Stables
Until I married into a 4-H family during the summer of 1985, I had no idea what that organization involved. I had heard the story of Jesus being born in a stable and laid on a bed of straw, but the reality...
Artists at the Pulse
Area artists are being offered the opportunity to showcase their creations in the lobby of the Pulse Opera House in Warren, before each production begins. At the recent Sunday performance of “Alice in Wonderland” Mae Crauder-Davis of...
Area Things to See and Do: 05-16-2024
ARENA DINNER THEATER, FW
“The Drowsy Chaperone,” June 14-29. www.arenadinnertheatre.org
EMBASSY THEATER, FORT WAYNE
Blippi: June 12; Nurse Blake: Nov. 15; http://fwembassytheatre.org/events
FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATER
“Jersey...
Snippets class hears about the history of the American Legion
By BARBARA
BARBIERI
At the most recent Wednesday morning park department’s “Snippets” class at the Wells County Historical Museum the topic was the history of the county’s American Legion.
Dewey Randall, Veterans...
Here’s the Thing: For better or worse, it is all about me
A Tale of Allegory
I decided some time ago to announce to my wife that in our relationship I am putting myself first. In other words, I would be securing my own position financially, socially and career wise without...
The Amish Cook: Visiting a get-away cabin and the memories that come with it
We are packing up to leave.
Sister Mary has a little cabin on a hilltop tucked in among the pines. It is a perfect little get-away.
My earliest memory of the cabin was when I was...
An enduring question for American democracy
I’ve either been involved in or keeping an eye on American politics for over 60 years now. We’ve faced plenty of tough questions during that time, and though many of them have been resolved and we’ve moved on, some are tenacious—income inequality,...
Letter to the Editor: Property taxes unsustainable
When will taxpayers say “enough is enough”? We just received our property taxes payable this year, and they went up 25% — after having gone up 25% last year as well. While we’re familiar with the argument that it’s a good thing...
Angelkeep Journals: Hooded merganser times two and times three
It took a decade, times two, for the first appearance of a hooded merganser on Angelpond. They arrive as an unmistakable bird, although remembering the name required a Google search times two, no, times three.
The male’s black helmet...
‘Turtles All the Way Down’: Required viewing for Hoosiers
If one wants to be a homer in Indianapolis, there’s no better time of year for it than May. This year, the Pacers have rejuvenated their playoff rivalry with the Knicks, Caitlin Clark has come to town, and the Greatest Spectacle in...
Boucher appreciates support
I am writing to say a hearty “thank you” to everyone who supported me throughout the primary election season.
I set out to give the voters of Wells County a choice and did just that. When we don’t have...
Still on a mission to see the Northern Lights
It seems that my bucket list grows by a few lines each year — a bit faster than I can keep up with it at this stage in life.
One item that has been on that list since I...
Psi Ote’s give to community groups
Members of the Bluffton chapter of Psi Iota Xi were in a giving mood as they presented money to several community groups for their projects. The check presentation took place at the Wells County Public Library. In...
March Madness winner
Deb Garrett is the winner of The News-Banner’s 2024 NCAA basketball bracket contest with 206 points. She received a 55 inch LG T V from Stylus Technologies, pictured above. From left to right is Deb Garrett, Patty...
Creative Arts Council of Wells County honored as the Chamber April Member of the Month
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors are thrilled to announce Janiece Lipsey, Executive Director of the Creative Arts Council of Wells County, as the April Member of the Month. The Creative Arts Council of Wells County, located at 428...
Local solar eclipse events listed
On Monday, April 8, Wells County residents will have the opportunity to view a total solar eclipse. The partial eclipse begins at 1:53 p.m.; totality begins at 3:08 p.m. and will last for approximately three minutes.
To celebrate the...
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Monday, May 20, 2024
Today’s news: Bluffton Woman sentenced in elder abuse case; Plants for sale; A...
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Today’s news: Wells County Primary Election results are certified; Pedal to the Park; Township,...
Bluffton’s Alex Neuenschwander to serve as Indy 500 Veteran Milk Presenter
By C.J. Miller
Hoosier Ag Today
Judge delays Fort Wayne murder trial
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday delayed until...
Fed: Interest rates will stay at high until inflation further cools
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
AP Economics Writer
What marijuana reclassification means for the U.S.
By JENNIFER PELTZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press
Artists at the Pulse
Area artists are being offered the...
Historical society re-elects officers, hears history of county bridges
By BARBARA
BARBIERI
Members of...
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