On the Beat in Bluffton

Monday, September 27, 2010

Adopt-A-Pet


Ginger is a 4 year old German Shepherd/Collie mix. female


Thomas is a 5 month old DSH, neutered male.

*We have several fixed and de-clawed cats for adoption. Their adoption fee is only $10.00 All of them are very sweet!
Call now: 824-6063

Doggone Wild! at the library

The Wells County Public Library is going to the dogs for Doggone Wild! on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. with a night packed full for dog lovers.

Dog Agility Demo – Everyone will delight in a Dog Agility Demonstration by Rascal the award-winning Chihuahua (with her owner Zayne Hunter) and Nieve the Golden Lab (owner Mindi Fisher). It’s a fun performance as tiny Rascal and long-legged Nieve race through their colorful agility course.

Vet Talk – Bring your pet questions for veterinarian Dr. John Huseman of the Bluffton Animal Clinic.

Sheltered – Suzanne Feeback will talk about what’s happening at the Wells County Animal Shelter.

This one-hour program is free. For more information, call the library at 260-824-1612 or visit online at www.wellscolibrary.org

Friday, September 24, 2010

Hoosier Highway field and combine fire on Thursday











(Photos by Nick Huffman)

Four fields aflame

Four field fires swept across Wells County Thursday afternoon, sending firefighters in every direction to keep the flames from spreading.
News-Banner reporters were on scene at every fire. News-Banner Editor Dave Schultz captured this video of the biggest fire, just off Hoosier Highway.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

WCPL hosts Cat and Dog






Clifford the dog and the Cat in the Hat visited Wells County Public Library on Wednesday, and Entertainment Editor Barb Barbieri was there to capture the action.
The kids (and the grown-ups) all had a blast listening to stories from the two notorious trouble-makers.

'See You At The Pole' at Southern Wells

Wednesday morning at 7am several students, teachers, and staff from Southern Wells High School participated in the National See You At The Pole.  They then broke into prayer groups and continued praying for school and country.  It was followed by a breakfast provided by parents.
(Photos provided)




Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Catch that opening parade?

Crowds assembled for the 100th Bluffton Free Street Fair opening day parade endured a little rain at the start but were rewarded with nearly an hour of splendid entertainment as floats and marchers; bands and choirs walked the route through downtown Bluffton.
You can watch more video at our YouTube channel or by visiting our Bluffton Street Fair blog.