Colts come to Bluffton

Dakota Flowers, 11, didn't mind coming back to school days into his summer vacation. After all, the Indianapolis Colts were in town!

BFD Firetruck Simulator

Bluffton Firefighter Chris Wolf performed admirably behind the wheel of the IPEP firetruck simulator this week. You can read the story in today's News-Banner and watch his performance (and listen to him critique mine) right here.

I Drove a Firetruck (Virtually)

I had an opportunity to drive a virtual firetruck this week. The Bluffton Fire Department had access to a simulator for training purposes this week and were gracious enough to let me take it for a spin.
It was scary, despite the fact I couldn't actually damage a truck or kill any pedestrians. But I knuckled down and did alright.
As a matter of fact, I didn't do half bad.
Bluffton Firefighter Chris Wolf was there too so I recruited him to shoot this video. (Thanks Chris!)
Check it out.

B-H student with perfect attendance earns new bike

The Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School has awarded bicycles to two students who have had perfect attendance. This semester, there were 56 students eligible for the drawing of the two bicycles that were given away as an incentive for perfect attendance. The two names drawn were Kaylee Claghorn, middle, and Marissa Hofstetter, pictured left with Mr. Doug Thiemet, principal. The two bicycles were donated by Horace Mann Insurance Company. The Wells Community Health Services Foundation Auxiliary in conjunction with the Bluffton Police Department funded helmets for these two students. (Photo provided)

Charity Golf Ball Drop

Don't miss the annual United Way of Wells County Charity Golf Ball Drop.

Thursday, June 11, at 12:15 p.m., numbered balls will be dropped from a bucket truck. First ball in the hole wins $500. Balls cost $10 each of 6 for $50.

Immediately after the golf ball drop is the shotgun start of the Wells County Charity Golf Tournament.

For more information visit the web site, Twitter or Facebook account for United Way of Wells County.

Ossian Conservation Club weekend

The Ouabache Archers played host to a special guest over the weekend, as they sponsored a special bow shoot to help raise funds to send an 11-year-old cancer patient on the hunt of a lifetime, in the rugged countryside of New Zealand’s South Island. (Photo by Frank Shanly)
Read the complete story in today's News-Banner, page 3.

Tax Bills Coming

Wells County tax bills are in the mail. If you haven't received yours yet, you will.

Due date is June 15, making it the 13th county in the state to complete the spring tax collection.

You can visit the 2008 Pay 2009 Budget Certification Status Map for more information. (Photo by Frank Shanly)