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INCIDENTS
City:
Monday, 12:22 p.m., 200 block of Colombian Avenue. Report of junk and furniture outside of residence all winter.
Monday, 1:18 p.m., Bluffton Police Department. Report of a subject at the station clarifying situation at Whicker Park.
Monday, 4:13 p.m., Kroger. Report of two...
By SYDNEY KENT
Contention has continued between the Jefferson Township Advisory Board and Trustee Larry Heckber over multiple significant issues.
Conversations between the parties on most topics have been intertwined with miscommunication and accusations of misconduct. This was apparent during the two-hour board meeting April 10 where a resolution was still...
By JONATHAN SNYDER
Josh Barkley of Barkley Properties discussed whether his rental properties qualify for sidewalk matching funds in front of the Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday.
Bluffton has traditionally provided residential property owners with a 50/50 matching amount of funds if the owners want to have their...
Several children recently completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Wells County Public Library by reading and listening to 1,000 books with the help of family members.
Gavin Evans, holding his prize book “Digger, Dozer, Dumper” is pictured with his mom, Taylor.
Colt Roop, holding his...
Norwell tops Luers in softball
Norwell defeated Bishop Luers 10-3 on the road Tuesday night.
The Knights produced 12 hits in the game, led by Makayla Young and Abby Wagner who had three hit games. Wagner had a double and four RBI, while Young had an RBI.
Reese...
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
BASEBALL: Bluffton at Canterbury, 5 p.m.
BOYS GOLF: Norwell at Leo, 4:30 p.m.; Bluffton at Southwood, 5 p.m.; Southern Wells at Woodlan, 5 p.m.
GIRLS TENNIS: Norwell at Homestead, 5 p.m.; Adams Central at Bluffton, 5 p.m.
SOFTBALL: Marion at Norwell, 5...
Raiders shut out Generals
The Southern Wells softball team got its first win of the season in a 12-0 win at Wayne Monday.
The Raiders scored seven runs in the sixth inning to apply the 10-run mercy rule after five innings. The win brought the team to a 1-3 record.
Creative Arts’ Spring Showcase April 26-27
Students from the Modern Dance class will be among the dancers performing at the Creative Arts Spring Showcase on April 26-27, at the Auditorium at 328 South Oak St. in Bluffton. The Friday performance will begin at...
Here’s the Thing: The comfortable silence that fills our days
Note: The following is based on my 04-16-2015 journal entry from our Wabash River to the Gulf of Mexico (source-to-sea) kayak trip.
Silence fills most of our days. A comfortable silence that comes with familiarity. We’ve all experienced the...
Gloria thanks God for the good (and bad) things in life
I glance back, I see memories.
I look in the future, I see no certainty.
I look at the moment and thank God for what I have right now.
Now when I look...
A Joyful Noise: A Saint’s Story
This Monday marks the birthday of one of the 20th centuries greatest heroes of the faith: Corrie Ten Boom.
It also marks the anniversary of the day she passed away in 1981 at 91 and reunited with her family,...
Here’s the Thing: Confessions from a balance challenged person
Anyone that knows me can attest to the fact that I am not graceful; in fact, one might say I’m a klutz. This is not something that has come with age, but I have honed to a fine art since childhood.
Getting there and back is the hard part
While you are reading this, I’m experiencing one of the most vexing problems of modern American society — a long-distance trip on the American system of interstate highways.
Truth be told, I don’t have to be doing it. It...
Letter to the Editor: The rest of the Jefferson Township story
First of all, the township has fire protection through Dec. 31, 2024 with the town of Ossian. Second, Dennis Ealing, Ossian town board member, and Trustee Larry Heckber keep saying that Jefferson Township will not pay half of the town’s $200,000 fire...
The greatness, the power, the glory, the splendor.
Mother Nature did not disappoint. She lived up to the billing.
In the aftermath of Monday’s total solar eclipse, I got to wondering if she had ever been a disappointment. On the contrary, I think there have been occasions...
Angelkeep Journals: Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones
Somewhere back in time the words of a song were forever implanted in this writer’s brain. The origin had long been forgotten. Perhaps Lancaster Central High School Choir. Maybe it was a vinyl recording played over and over until the words were...
What new place will you visit in 2024?
Making time to travel is something that has always been important to me. Writing about those trips and other travel-related topics is another love of mine, as I enjoy dedicating this space to travel stories as often as I can.
Letter to the Editor: Liver and onions would be a preferable choice
RE: “Liver and Onions — and Other Bad Smells” in the Wednesday, April 3 News-Banner.
The author tried to give Wells County Republican voters a lecture in Christian political ethics, but in doing so, undermined his own case by...
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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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Today’s news: Tigers’ slugfest leads to mercy rule over Braves; Southern Wells...
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Today’s news: Solar farm protesters flood primary candidate forum; Two arrested on...
UConn goes back-to-back as NCAA Tournament champs
By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer
Q&A: Taxes and the GOP candidates for governor
By WHITNEY DOWNARD
Indiana Capital Chronicle
Edey aids Purdue to first Final Four since 1980 with a...
By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer
Q&A: Republican governor candidates on the economy
With less than...
Area Things to See and Do: 03-27-2024
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