Police Notebook 10-01-2026
INCIDENTS
City:
Tuesday, 10:19 a.m., West Cherry Street and South Marion Street. Verbal argument; parties separated.
Southern Wells schools cleared after bomb threat
Southern Wells schools evacuated ...
Trial is expected to start Monday for suspect in 2024 armed...
A trial is set to start Monday ...
Vaccinations at Council on Aging
The Wells County Council on Aging ...
High School Calendar 10-01-2026
THURSDAY, Oct. 1
BOYS’ TENNIS: (sectional) Bluffton, Norwell (at Bluffton), 4:30 p.m.
BOYS’ SOCCER: Blackford at...
Local Sports Roundup 10-01-2026
Luers routs Norwell in boys’ soccer postseason preview
Knights end regular season on high note, beating Warriors
Norwell really could have used ...
Tigers move on to sectional championship, top Flying Jets
The Bluffton Tigers are heading ...
Sports Roundup 09-30-2026
Ault records 1,000 assists in Tigers’ loss to Patriots in volleyball
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Today’s news: Southern Wells schools cleared after bomb threat; Trial is...
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Today’s news: Kids Day at the street fair; Handicap parking spot...
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 ...
Teachers say state’s phone ban makes enforcement easier
Confiscation, fines accompany new policy in some schools
Federal disaster aid unlikely for many more Indiana counties from August...
By TOM DAVIES
Indiana Capital Chronicle
Wafting of Street Fair in the air
He who uttered, “Good riddance,” shall not be named.
Questions for the proposed Fiechter dairy CFO
RE: Proposed Dairy CFO Development Plan Concerns – Public Hearing 10-8-26;...
The teacher who took us to the top of the mountain
Every community has certain people who...
The dangers of taking things for granted
Life’s lessons need repeating.
The dangers of taking things for granted
Life’s lessons need repeating.
This MUST be a special place
Often I refer to our community...
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...
Annual Bluffton ‘Bring on the Heat’ chili cook-off is this weekend
The 9th Annual “Bring on the Heat” Bluffton Chili Cook-Off is happening this weekend, bringing together 34 chili cooks for a day...
Community invited to Suicide Awareness Walk on Oct. 3
Suicide affects individuals, families and communities across Indiana, but awareness, connection...
Norwell Internship Spotlight award – Rhilyn Bouvier
Senior Rhilyn Bouvier has been selected...
Gloria appreciates the children’s love of animals
Good morning! Stillness reigns in our aft countryside as another dawn...
Twin Bridges all-you-can-eat fish fry
The Twin Bridge Conservation Club in Mt. Zion will host a...
SHOP
Events at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County
428 S. Oak St. in Bluffton
www.wellscocreativearts.com
What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 09-22-2026
The Wells County Public Library takes its mission to “provide the...
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