Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Former Markle Town Hall building sold

By JONATHAN SNYDER Markle’s Town Council officially accepted a purchase agreement for the former town hall building at 197...

Police Notebook 11-03-2026

INCIDENTS City: Friday, 11:17 a.m.,...

Former longtime Bluffton mayor, Ted Ellis, dies at 79

Ted Ellis, retired mayor and lifelong champion of Bluffton ...

Bluffton business fundraises for local family amid loss

A downtown Bluffton business held a fundraiser ...

BHS Super Smash Brothers tournament set for Nov. 14

The fifth annual Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament is coming up at Bluffton High School on Nov. 14. The...

High School Calendar 11-03-2026

TUESDAY, Nov. 3 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Norwell at Delta,...

Raiders’ Abbie Powell repeats ACAC Player of the Year, Tigers’ Khloe...

The ACAC volleyball awards were released ...

Ramseyer places 26th in the state

Bluffton’s Abby Ramseyer stamped herself ...

Academic All-State

Southern Wells’ Sophie Heckman ...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Today’s news:Former longtime Bluffton mayor, Ted Ellis, dies at 79; Bluffton...

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Today’s news: Only treats; A Wells County ghost story: County’s namesake...

Kids Day at the street fair

Saturday was Kids Day ...

OPTIMIST CLUB PEDAL PULL

Competing in the 0-30 lb. weight...

Fair royalty

The Bluffton Free Street Fair crowned ...

King takes second Street Fair Idol crown

Third time’s the charm for Kassey King ...

Crawling to the finish line

Slow and steady wins the race ...

Mouse Game returns to street fair with new prizes, same beloved...

Most nights this week, a familiar red and green ...

Federal election monitors won’t enter state polling sites

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle

Engling, Bayh duel over key differences in Indiana secretary of state...

By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle

The tomato lady was really a peach

It’s not a normal occurrence to...

Finally, Election Day is suddenly upon us

Like Michael Myers in a “Halloween� movie, Election Day has somehow...

It should be obvious: PAC-XXVI

Angelkeep has no difficulty declaring the ultimate PAC-XXVI.

This week’s aggravation: It just gives me the blues

Much of the mid-term election news this year has been about...

Handicapped red-spotted admiral

Angelkeep stumbled upon a butterfly sight...

When will this absurdity end?

Unfortunately, we don’t need to look...

A Unique chapter: Chelsea Beer celebrates community and growth

Pictured are Chelsea Beer, owner of Unique Blue, and her daughter, Blakely, holding the Member of the Month sign. Also...

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...

Ossian Nutrition donates to First Baptist Church of Ossian

Tyler Pedersen, co-founder of Ossian Nutrition, presents a check from their initial earnings to Peggy Collins, director of the First...

Meet the ‘Hairspray’ cast

Gathering on Bluffton’s Main Street walking bridge during a recent rehearsal were members of the cast the Creative Art Theater production...

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library: 11-03-2026

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

Y collecting coats, hats, scarves and gloves

The YMCA in Bluffton will be collecting new or gently uses...

Fall events at Wells Council on Aging

The following events will be hosted at Wells County Council on...

Destination Recreation 10-31-2026

As fall settles into Bluffton, there are plenty of ways to...

Women of Wells Magazine 2026

Street Fair Scrapbook 2026

Fall Hot Deals

2026 Fall Agriculture

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Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County: 10-27-2026

428 S. Oak St. in Bluffton www.wellscocreativearts.com

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 10/20/2026

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