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Reports of receipts and expenditures of political committees have been filed with the Wells County Clerk’s office for the pre-primary period of Jan. 1 through April 12 by:
• Vicki Andrews, County Council At-Large; Vicki Andrews, Republican for County Council, At-Large
The committee showed $320.24 in cash on hand, $100 in...
INCIDENTS
City:
Monday, 3:25 p.m., Montalto LLC. Report of weed violation — not a Jack and the Beanstalk situation yet, however, taller than 8 inches.
Monday, 5:50 p.m., 600 block of Creek Drive. Report of two teens tormenting geese.
Monday, 6:08 p.m., South Johnson and...
Art by Wells County high school artists will be on exhibit from April 28 to May 1 at the Wells County Commerce & Visitors Center, with an public Open House on Sunday, April 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. Hosting the event and providing prizes will be the members of the Beta...
By BARBARA BARBIERI
Those attending the Friends of Ouabache State Park’s Lunch & Learn gathering on April 18th not only learned all about the Loblolly Marsh at nearby Geneva, from Limberlost State Historic Site Naturalist Curt Burnette, they also were introduced to Ouabache Naturalist for the summer Lydia Ade.
Speakers...
Norwell’s track and field teams won the Joe Mahnensmith Invitational at Garrett Friday night, winning both of the maroon division titles. Above, both the boys’ and the girls’ teams pose with their trophy. (Photo provided)
Tigers win MS track meet over Heritage, Jay County
Bluffton won Monday night’s track meet...
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
GIRLS TENNIS: Bluffton at Huntington North, 5 p.m.
SOFTBALL: Norwell at Bellmont, 5:30 p.m.; Southern Wells at Daleville, 5 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
BASEBALL: Bellmont at Norwell, 5:30 p.m.; Woodlan at Bluffton, 5:30 p.m.; Southern Wells at Heritage, 5 p.m.
Raiders crush Archers, Thomas throws no hitter
Kyah Thomas led Southern Wells to its second victory of the season in a 15-0 win over South Side.
Thomas tossed all five innings and threw a no-hitter, striking out 10 Archers. Her only base runner was with one walk.
At the...
Norwell graduate and former Northern Illinois and NFL quarterback Chandler Harnish was announced as a member of the Region 3 Indiana Football Hall of Fame for 2024 on Monday morning.
Harnish was one of three members to be selected: Roosevelt Barnes, Bob Bergeron, Chris Dittoe and Glen Steele were the others.
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....
Historical murder mystery investigation
The unsolved murder of Fred Haag in October of 1909, at his meat market at 423 West South St. in Bluffton, was investigated at the first Bluffton Park Department’s Senior Snippets class at the Wells County Historical...
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN: 04-22-2024
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.
Willa Frauhiger is pictured with her parents, April and...
Time for a Devotional Break: The Rest of the Story
Born in Oklahoma in 1918, this well-known figure spent much of his early adult life making radio commercials. Moving from Missouri to Hawaii, he covered news for the US Navy during World War 2. Although enlisted in the US Army Air Corps,...
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...
Letter to the Editor: A letter to the community of Bluffton
We are writing to you as residents and/or property owners of River Road in Bluffton, Indiana. We have all admired the Wabash River’s aesthetic charm for Bluffton and River Road.
Recently concern has grown over the proposed street light...
Angelkeep Journals: Angelkeep near-death by drowning
Last week’s column recalled death on Angelkeep ground as a result of deer being the losers from an encounter with a massive railroad locomotive. Death at Angelkeep always remains a constant from the slap of a fly swatter to the gulp of...
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,...
SHOP
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Today’s news: Southern Wells honors Top 10 students; Downtown project receives $16K from...
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Today’s news: Preparing for prayer; Fort Wayne man arrested after crashing stolen...
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
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
Ossian Rotary to host Red Cross disaster program manager
At its regular weekly meeting on Thursday, April 25, Ossian Rotary...
Area Things to See and Do: 03-27-2024
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