Police Notebook 08-08-2026

INCIDENTS City: Thursday, 3:54 p.m., 300 block of South Oak Street. Weed ordinance violation.

Local Roundup 08-08-2026

County cemetery board to meet Monday afternoon Wells...

Markle Pool reaches initial fundraising goal

The Markle Fish and Game Club ...

Ready for a new year

Norwell Community Schools welcomed ...

Southern Wells will recognize 2001 state title team this fall

Southern Wells’ 2001 state ...

Wells County competes in South Adams Invite, Raiders play for their...

Week 1 of the girls’ golf season ...

Green Valley Golf results

Steve Folk, Ken Lewis, Dick Chrispen and Ron Bleins were on...

High School Calendar 08-05-2026

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5 GIRLS’ GOLF: Bluffton, Norwell, Southern...

Jets win by 2 strokes over the Knights, Tigers 5th at...

DECATUR — A new era ...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Today’s news:Markle Pool reaches initial fundraising goal; Ready for a new...

Friday, August 7, 2026

Today’s news:Ossian Industrial Park subdivided; Whoa, Man! on the plaza; Special...

Braun fills utility regulator seat; Indy councilor to serve

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

Potential upheaval awaits Indiana Medicaid as new rules arrive

By CASEY SMITH Indiana Capital Chronicle

Zay fired from utility regulator panel after AES hike demotion

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

Garten announces his bid for Indiana Senate leadership

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

Former Indiana agriculture director backs removal of LG’s leadership duties

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

Voter subpoenas denied in recount of narrow Indiana Senate Republican primary

By TOM DAVIES Indian Capital Chronicle

Is Indianapolis doing as well as it claims?

Somewhere I read that Indianapolis is...

What if Republicans lose both the House and Senate? 

The odds are Republicans will lose...

What’s that? A leaf beetle, truthfully

Someone might ask, “How does a specific species of flora or...

Are you a registered non-voter? Let’s talk.

“You’ve been slacking off again,” a...

The Eastern Sycamore Lace Bug

Angelkeep has a bug that’s been...

A kayak adventure along the Baja California coast

After one minute of paddling hard...

Public Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BE IT KNOWN THAT on Wednesday, the 19th day of August, 2026, beginning not...

Law firm to host second pro bono day at library

By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Local law firm Sprunger and Sprunger will hold its second pro bono day at the...

Donation for 4-H Backpack Program

Valero Renewables presented a $20,000 check, officially donated in December, to Wells County 4-H’s backpack program during the 4-H fair...

Wells County Briefs 07-11-2026

County looks to grant for possible EMA building Wells County’s Emergency Management Agency is pursuing a grant for...

Destination Recreation 08-08-2026

We are excited to announce that we have been awarded $4,000 through the Indiana Arts Commission’s Fiscal Year 2027 Spring Arts Project...

SPIRITUAL GPS

Those of a certain age probably remember using actual physical maps...

New signs for Rock Creek cemeteries

Rock Creek Trustees gathered for a group photo beside the...

The 21st Annual FCS Duck Race is Saturday

The 21st Annual Family Centered Services Duck Race is set...

Julia returns home after eight days in Arkansas

“Mom, do you think Julia will tell us we grew when...

SHOP

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library: 7-28-2026

The Wells County Public Library takes its mission to “provide the...

Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 7-21-2026

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