Saturday, October 24, 2026

‘Bloom where you’re planted’

Emma Oliver’s journey to owning her own business started ...

BHS students to help paint new downtown mural

Bluffton High School students and the Bluffton Parks Department ...

‘A lot happening’ in Wells County, economic development director says

While keeping announcements close to the vest ...

Police Notebook 10-24-2026

INCIDENTS City: Thursday, 2:04 p.m.,...

Eagles end Raiders’ season in the sectional quarterfinal

The end of the road came for Southern Wells against ...

Second half defensive plays send Knights to sectional semifinals

Two defensive touchdowns in the third quarter ...

No. 6 Tigers derail Railroaders in first 3A test

Even in a 48-13 rout, the score didn’t reflect how ...

One down, five to go: Emme Johnson’s journey for a Six...

One way for a new coach to earn the trust ...

High School Calendar 10-22-2026

THURSDAY, Oct. 22 No events scheduled.

Friday, October 23, 2026

Today’s news:Boos in Bluffton; Driver hits Bluffton home in suspected intoxicated...

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 ...

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

By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle

State K-12 chronic absenteeism rate declines

By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle

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...

TIME TO LOVE

Editor’s note: Oct. 16 is the five-year anniversary of the Haiti...

Mike Kracium leaves us with memories and a legacy

Mike Kracium embodied being a mainstay of making this community a...

Rescue intervention in nature

Angelkeep watched a Facebook video (renamed there as a “reel,” duh...)...

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...

Destination Recreation 10-24-2026

Downtown Bluffton will come alive with thousands of costumed children and parents on Friday, Oct. 30, for the annual Boo in Bluffton...

MENTAL SCRAPS

Editor’s note: Originally published on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Boo in Bluffton is Oct. 30, trick-or-treating is set to be...

The city of Bluffton invites residents and families to celebrate Halloween...

It’s book sale week!

Friends of the Wells County Public Library are inviting you...

First Bank of Berne contributes to Wells County Women in Leadership...

At the check presentation were, from left, Heather Baker and...

Street Fair Scrapbook 2026

Fall Hot Deals

2026 Fall Agriculture

2026 Fall Senior Living

SHOP

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

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

What’s happening at the Wells County Public Library 10-06-2026

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