Deputy surveyor retires after 27 years

By HOLLY GASKILL After nearly three decades, Diana Collins is retiring as Wells County’s deputy surveyor. 

County tire recycling day delayed

By HOLLY GASKILL A free tire recycling opportunity...

Police Notebook 05-21-2026

INCIDENTS City: Tuesday, 12:40 p.m.,...

Downtown Iris Day set for May 30

Bluffton will celebrate ...

Sports Roundup 05-21-2026

Knights softball rout Eagles Norwell’s softball team wrapped up conference play with a 10-0 victory over Columbia City Wednesday...

High School Calendar 05-21-2026

THURSDAY, May 21 BASEBALL: Huntington North at Bluffton,...

High School Calendar 05-20-2026

WEDNESDAY, May 20 BASEBALL: Norwell at Northrop, 5:30...

Sports Roundup 05-20-2026

Norwell’s Haley Williamson clears the bar during the high jump...

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Today’s news: Downtown Iris Day set for May 30; Southern Wells...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Today’s news: Full-ride nursing scholarships available for local students; Spotlight on...

Indiana’s reading recovery ranks 6 out of 36 in national report

By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle

GOP secretary of state race scrambled as U.S. Sen. Banks’ staffer...

By TOM DAVIES Indiana Capital Chronicle

Next 2 weeks could sway chances of  Chicago Bears picking Indiana...

By TOM DAVIES Indiana Capital Chronicle

State abortion ban law stands as high court rejects challenge

By TOM DAVIES Indiana Capital Chronicle

New Indiana transparency dashboard details how state agencies spend federal grants

By CASEY SMITH Indiana Capital Chronicle

Teen gunmen open fire on mosque, killing 3 men, then themselves

By JULIE WATSON and EUGENE JOHNSON  Associated Press

Who’s Memorial Day for?

History became a common theme and even copy for news reporters...

Thanks for helping to make a difference

On behalf of Wells Community Boys & Girls Club, thank you...

Embracing the literal seventh-inning stretch in Spain

You might say that eating tapas in Spain is like a...

Bluffton’s iris glory resurrection

The wider Angelkeep area is involved...

Consider a rewarding job as a school bus driver. You are needed.

Nearly every school day across the United States, more than 500,000...

A major aging milestone 

I once read that a person’s self-perception — how they see...

Grief group organizing at First Presbyterian Church

Bluffton’s First Presbyterian Church is creating a bereavement  group, with plans to meet monthly at the church. The...

A Legacy of Service: Elks Lodge Named April Member of the Month

Pictured holding the Member of the Month sign, from left are Tracy Beer, Club Manager; Kevin Poling, Former Exalted Ruler;...

BRMC makes donations to local groups

As a continued tradition, Lutheran Health Network has a unique way to commemorate National Doctors’ Day...

Wells County Homemakers ‘Sail into Spring’ and name Homemaker of the...

Judy Myers of the O.D.O club, at right, was honored as Homemaker of the Year, and was presented a plaque by...

The Yoder family settles into their summer routine

As mentioned last week, school is out for the summer. Yay!...

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 

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

Grief group organizing at First Presbyterian Church

Bluffton’s First Presbyterian Church is creating a bereavement  group, with plans...

Historical marker dedication is today

Pictured is the front of the historical market. (Photo provided)

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What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 

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

Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County

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