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INCIDENTS
City:
Monday, 3:19 p.m., 500 block of West Market Street. Located a cell phone.
Monday, 7:10 p.m., Walmart. Report of theft, subject stole meat in duffle bags, lawn care equipment and a blue tarp.
Monday, 9:16 p.m., First Church of Christ. Report of mild...
By HOLLY GASKILL
There may soon be an interlocal agreement for Wells County’s economic development commission.
On Tuesday, County Attorney Ted Storer told the County Commissioners that he and Tony Crowell, attorney for the city of Bluffton, are continuing to work on an agreement. Storer was unsure of a specific timeline,...
Raiders blow out Rebels in softball
Southern Wells traveled to Randolph Southern in softball and came back happy Tuesday night.
The Raiders picked up their third win of the season, improving to 3-9 overall in a 19-0 rout over the Rebels.
Gracie Reeves, Morgan Jones and Kaylea Coffel led...
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
BASEBALL: Norwell at New Haven, 5:30 p.m.; Bluffton at Adams Central, 5 p.m.; Southern Wells at Randolph Southern, 5 p.m.
BOYS GOLF: East Noble at Norwell, 4:30 p.m.; Woodlan at Bluffton, 5 p.m.; Southern Wells at South Adams, 4:30 p.m.
GIRLS TENNIS: Norwell at New...
Here’s the Thing: What we can learn from labs, the furry kind not medical
I’m reading Tomorrow, a novel by Damien Dibben (2018) with multiple settings spanning 200 years and many locations; it focuses on Venice in 1815 as a 200-year-old dog searches for his master. That’s 200 in human years, a fantastical element of the...
The Amish Cook: Gloria shares the joys of a new marriage and old friends
Bright sunny changes. Yes, that’s right.
The day dawned sunny and beautiful with a pronounced gladness. Cousin Amy had lost her husband two months to the hour after Daniel got hurt, now under the same roof where we...
Me and my sparrows and finches and spiders
There’s a bird on the back porch. More specifically, there is a female red finch with a nest on the back porch. She made it out of jasmine clematis that Mom planted around 10 years ago. The flowers smell divine in the...
Letter to the Editor: A case for solar on farmland
The topic of solar farms has caused a lot of vocalized opinions at meetings and there is certainly nothing wrong with that, but if you really want to know what the public thinks, look at where the consumer spends their money.
Sometimes the news can be good for a chuckle
The plan had been to take a week off from filling this Saturday morning space. While there always seem to be possibilities rattling around the attic, no particular topic or thoughts seemed all that urgent this past...
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...
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, May 1, 2024
Today’s news: Tigers stay perfect in ACAC baseball; Wells County commissioners...
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Today’s news: Love, time and patience: CASAs advocate for children in Wells...
IU protests, police action draw criticism, defense
Governor tells students to ‘play by the rules’
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...
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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