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The Amish Cook: Gloria recalls the splendor of the total solar eclipse
What a day to be remembered! When I first heard about the eclipse, I pictured something like the one we had seven years ago. As the days came close I thought of the nearby towns flooded with thousands and even millions of...
Historical society re-elects officers, hears history of county bridges
By BARBARA
BARBIERI
Members of the Wells County Historical Society held their annual meeting Monday at the Wells County Public Library where they re-elected officers for 2024, announced program plans for the year and heard historical...
Here’s the Thing – Wah-wah-wah. Blah-blah-blah: communication is a science and an art
If you were asked to define communication, where would you begin? In the past several years, I have heard people, often parents, bemoan that their teenage kids no longer know how to communicate. They fear that staring at the phone, playing video...
Ossian Rotary to host Red Cross disaster program manager
At its regular weekly meeting on Thursday, April 25, Ossian Rotary will host Grace Hochstetler, disaster program manager, Northeast Indiana Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Hochstetler is a native of Fort Wayne who graduated from Homestead High School....
Angelkeep Journals – The next-best natural phenomenon: Brood X
For survivors of the eclipse comes summer’s round two of the supernatural.
“You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind; a journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of...
Letter to the Editor: Boucher’s background right for the county
I wish to whole heartedly add my support to the candidacy of Tamara Boucher for County Commissioner. I have known and worked with Mrs. Boucher for more than 20 years and in fact she was the person who was most responsible for...
Some thoughts on the ‘Caitlin Clark Effect’ in Indiana
It is a safe bet that almost no one in Indiana knows less about basketball than me, but only a recluse could miss the hype over the Indianapolis Fever’s draft of Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark.
Clark is the all-time...
New assessments on the way. Please let me explain …
Wells County property owners will be getting their updated property assessments later this week. These are what we call a “Form 11.” They will be sent on April 25 showing taxpayers what their new assessment will be for the 2024-payable-2025 property taxes.
Yahoo. Another tax article (sarcasm alert)
After writing another lengthy paean (sarcasm alert) a couple weeks ago about property taxes, I planned on putting that horse to bed for a while and getting back to a friendlier version of retirement. However, three things popped up which I cannot...
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...
County Briefs: 03-22-2024
Sheriff requests share of ARPA funds
Planning to buy four police vehicles this year, Sheriff Scott Holliday requested a portion of the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds to help cover the cost. Holliday said there was roughly $131,000...
Park passes ready for purchase
Ouabache State Park passes are now ready for purchase at the park office (or at the park gate on weekends). Sandy Shelly, at left, was purchasing hers from Property Manager Jon Winne. Cost is $25 for seniors,...
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Today’s news: Punching back at Parkinson’s Disease; K-9 Leo’s final call;...
Friday, April 26, 2024
Today’s news: Student expelled for possessing a firearm on Bluffton campus;...
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s claim of immunity
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to...
Indiana GOP gubernatorial candidates focus on moderator, not Braun, during final...
Economic development, taxes and education were among the issues discussed by candidates...
Republicans drive Indiana House primary challenges
Most incumbents face no primary competition, but eight open seats have...
UConn goes back-to-back as NCAA Tournament champs
By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer
Historical society re-elects officers, hears history of county bridges
By BARBARA
BARBIERI
Members of...
Ossian Rotary to host Red Cross disaster program manager
At its regular weekly meeting on Thursday, April 25, Ossian Rotary...
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