Police Notebook 09-18-2026

INCIDENTS City: Wednesday, 9:12 a.m., 700 block of South Morgan Street. Fraud report.

Heavy rain floods county, more than 15 vehicle rescues needed Thursday

Just over a month after August’s flooding ...

Lynn Yager posthumously given Lance Hunter award

Ossian honored the life and legacy ...

Archbold-Lewis Insurance awarded Ossian Business of the Year at Ossian Days

Determination, a family legacy and a willingness ...

Local sports roundup 09-18-2026

Tigers inch closer to fifth straight ACAC tennis crown Bluffton got a big win at home over South Adams...

High School Calendar 09-18-2026

FRIDAY, Sept. 18 GIRLS’ GOLF: (Sectional) Norwell at...

Teacher appreciation

Before the varsity volleyball match ...

Raiders take down Tigers in nail-biting 5-set match

That one felt good for Southern Wells ...

Local Sports Roundup 09-17-2026

Tigers win in boys’ tennis against Knights Bluffton...

Friday, September 19, 2026

Today’s news: Heavy rain floods county, more than 15 vehicle rescues...

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Today’s news:Markle applying for OCRA grant to fund water filter replacement;...

Democracy Day: A guide to how Indiana makes its laws

By CASEY SMITH Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana continues gas tax reimbursements

By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle

Michigan wins coal plant case, Indiana’s plants remain open

By NIKI KELLY Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana State Police seeks $30M federal grant tied to immigration enforcement

The application seeks money for vehicles, covert cameras and cellular-location tools

Indiana Toll Road cash delivered; Chicago Bears still deciding on stadium...

By NIKI KELLY Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana gas tax suspension continues through Oct. 6

By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle

Bluffton Free Street Fair replacements

It was hard to determine a proper topic for Angelkeep Journals,...

The medicine cabinet has gone to the dogs

There was a time when owning...

Thanks for the Honor Flight

To Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana:...

Remembering 9/11: 

Teaching the language today I was...

Marsh fly — the human-friendly bug

Last week’s column made something of a big deal out of...

Some odds and ends as summer ends

As referenced from time to time...

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...

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...

Five points school celebrated 150th anniversary

By BARBARA BARBIERI A little rain didn’t keep the visitors  away from the Five...

Shakespeare at the Pulse

A cast of all ages will be presenting Shakespeare’s comedy...

Gloria adjusts to a new schedule with children back in school

A change of seasons once more... my five “babies” are all...

Interpretive program schedule at Ouabache State Park

Interpretive Naturalist: Bret Dausch Kids under age 13...

Cemetery Walk to feature St. John’s Cemetery and Vera Cruz on...

On Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. the annex at the...

2026 Fall Senior Living

Readers’ Choice 2026

2026 Fall Sports Preview

Wells 4H Scrapbook 2026

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Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County 9-15-2026

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

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 9-8-2026

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