Local Roundup 08-01-2026
County Commissioners will meet Monday evening
The Wells County Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in...
Police Notebook 08-01-2026
INCIDENTS
City:
Thursday, 10:28 a.m.,...
‘The story of a community’
Bluffton’s “Art in the Parlor” event ...
Bluffton woman pleads guilty to dealing meth
Erin Michelle Sills, 39, of Bluffton, pled ...
Five things to keep tabs on this fall in county sports
The high school sports season starts next week (right?!). As always, girls’ golf is the first to start.
High School Calendar 07-31-2026
MONDAY, Aug. 3
No events scheduled.
Local soccer player wins national title for Fort Wayne United
A 260-area youth soccer ...
Southern Wells completes $1 million summer makeover project for Raider Dome
Starting now, Southern Wells fans ...
Green Valley Golf League results: 7-22-2026
Tom Norwold, Tom Grzych and Mike Oakley were the winning team...
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Today’s news:‘The story of a community’; Rotarians working in the community;...
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
Indiana Historical Society terminates history contest sponsorship after budget cuts
By MACKENZI KLEMANN
Indiana Capital Chronicle
State inspector general ends publication of investigative reports
By MACKENZI KLEMANN
Indiana Capital Chronicle
State DNR wetlands program is found out of compliance by the...
By JACK FORREST
Indiana Capital Chronicle
Stocks drift on Wall Street, crude oil prices drop
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA
AP Business...
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...
GOD: KING OR PRESIDENT?
History, including its failures, adventures, explanations, and lessons, fascinates me. Verified...
Poey’s furrow bee loves fleabane
It is not uncommon for Angelkeep to snap a photo of...
An Amazing Race adventure off the coast of California
The prize wasn’t $1 million —...
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...
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...
Destination Recreation 08-01-2026
The perfect summer weekend awaits with an exciting lineup of events featuring legendary music, local artists, and activities designed to bring people...
ETERNAL PRAISE
Originally published on Saturday, Aug. 11,...
4-H, Then & Now
Ten years ago, The News-Banner’s ...
Scenes from the fair
At top, Paisley Johnson holds ...
Gloria’s dilemma turns into a great family solution
Should it be so complicated to decide who sleeps where? I’m...
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
428 S. Oak St. in Bluffton
www.wellscocreativearts.com
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