On the Beat in Bluffton

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

N-B Video: Politicizing food prices

Farm market analyst Arlan Suderman explains how food prices could become an issue during next year's election cycle — and how it could affect local farmers. Learn more in the Tuesday, Sept. 13, News-Banner. (Video by Glen Werling)

Monday, September 12, 2011

N-B Video: Bluffton remembers

Sam Walburn sings the National Anthem during National Neighborhood Day, held to remember Sept. 11. During the day, members of the Bluffton-based Scatter 8s square dancing group performed, while bicyclists road during the "Pedal and Picnic." (Video by Dave Schultz)

N-B Video: Touring hope

House of Hope Northeast Indiana Operations Director Alicia Hill gives a tour of the House of Hope home just east of Bluffton during the organization's annual open house. To learn more about the organization and its work with troubled teenage boys, see the Monday, Sept. 12, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: Bluffton goes Green and Norwell moves on the "Banks of the Wabash"

Watch highlights from Bluffton High School's annual "On the Banks of the Wabash" band competition, including BHS's selection, "Green," and Norwell's selection, "How Music Moves Us." Learn more in the Monday, Sept. 12, News-Banner. (Video by Frank Shanly)





Friday, September 9, 2011

N-B Video: Homecoming highlights at Norwell High School

The Norwell High School marching band entertained fans before the homecoming king and queen were announced Friday, Sept. 9. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)



N-B Video: Would you like some cockroach with that?

Students at Southern Wells' advanced biology class learned about insect proteins in a unique way — by cooking them. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)



chocolate chip mealworm cookies

sautéed crickets

stir fry cockroaches

The chefs



N-B Video: Rhythm and moves at Bluffton High School

The Bluffton High School marching band practices for the annual "On the Banks of the Wabash" marching band competition, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10. Learn more in the Friday, Sept. 9, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)