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INCIDENTS
County:
Wednesday, 12:59 p.m., South Hoosier Highway and East 300 South, Bluffton. Report of horses in the road.
Wednesday, 4:27 p.m., 900 block of South Mulberry Street. Officer requested to stand by for custody exchange.
Wednesday, 5:01 p.m., Lengerich Meats. Report of an email...
Knights top Braves in tennis sectional sems, goes for title
Norwell swept Bellmont in the girls’ tennis sectional semi-finals at Bluffton High School Thursday night.
The team’s victory send them to the sectional championship in hopes to win back-to-back-to-back and ninth in program history.
Norwell will face off with...
FRIDAY, MAY 17
BASEBALL: Anderson Prep at Southern Wells, 5:30 p.m.
SOFTBALL: Bluffton at Norwell, 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
BASEBALL: Bluffton at Southwood, 10 a.m.
BOYS GOLF: Norwell’s NE8 Meet at Cobblestone Golf Course, 9 a.m.; Bluffton, Southern Wells’ ACAC meet...
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...
A kayaking adventure on the Wabash River with the Abnets
By BARBARA
BARBIERI
A “bursting at the seams” crowd was on hand at the most recent Lunch and Learn gathering at Ouabache State Park as LaNae and John Abnet shared their adventures of “Kayaking the Wabash...
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...
Grant Bucher: ‘I think we made some ripples in the pond.’
This being the Saturday after an election, there is something in my genes that compels me to share some observations. This year’s is dominated by the story of local-boy-does-good Grant Bucher’s foray into running for office. Not just any office, but Northeast...
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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Friday, May 17, 2024
Today’s news: Bueter’s coda concert; Wells County students recognized at annual Turnaround Awards; Taking...
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Today’s news: Ossian Town Council forgives Economic Development loan; Bluffton Regional ends labor...
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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