NWCS considers student safety in emergency situations

At Tuesday's meeting Northern Wells Community School board members held a lengthy discussion with local emergency services workers to determine the best practice for notifying parents in the event of a bus accident. Following last weeks minor accident involving an Ossian Elementary School bus some parents were concerned because they were not contacted until 40 minutes after the crash.
According to Ossian Police Chief Dave Rigney, that was the best the school could have done given they did not have information on all the students until then. He said there was no point contacting any parents until all the students were secure.

BHS Homecoming

(Whoops!) These are Bluffton High School cheerleaders from their homecoming game versus Garrett last week. These pictures were taken by our News-Banner Interns.

Adopt-A-Pet

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Best Seats in Town 2010

These decorative benches will be placed around downtown Bluffton for the 100th Street fair. Feel free to admire the artwork and have a seat if you need a rest.

Ronald visits SWES

Ronald McDonald made a recent stop at Southern Wells Elementary School to talk with students in kindergarten thru third grade. Ronald spoke to the children about being a good friend, working together, never bullying others and staying active. The students always enjoy Ronald antics and magic tricks. Ronald also commented after the program that our children were spectacular. Thank you to McDonald’s for sponsoring Ronald’s visit. (Submitted Photo)

WCPL plays with their Wii

Wells County Public Library on Thursday opened up their toy box and let adults come play with their Wii gaming system by Nintendo. Barb Barbieri was there to shoot some video and give it a try....

Wells County United Way

Wells County United Way 2010 Campaign Kick-Off last week got the show on the road, so to speak, with an inspiring talk from Campaign Chair Tamra Boucher.