N-B Video: Vintage steam engine rolls through Bluffton

The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society's restored Nickel Plate Road steam engine 765 passes through Bluffton Wednesday afternoon. The engine was headed north on the line. In tow behind it was four passenger cars and Norfolk Southern's "heritage unit" painted in Nickel Plate Road colors. (Video by Michael Lampman)

State releases ISTEP scores

The Indiana Department of Education released on Tuesday statewide ISTEP scores for the 2011-2012 school year. To learn more about Wells County school performances, see the Wednesday, July 11, News-Banner. Click on the images below for higher resolutions.

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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society restored train rolls through Bluffton

Bluffton residents Claren and Joyce Gehring used their cell phone to take this picture of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society's restored Nickel Plate Road steam engine 765 while it passed through Bluffton this morning. The engine was headed south on the line. In tow behind it was four passenger cars and Norfolk Southern's "heritage unit" painted in Nickel Plate Road colors. Destination of the train is unknown.

N-B Video: Fire heavily damages house at 523 W. Wabash St.

Learn more in the Tuesday, July 10, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

Thirsty?

Though the temperatures have dropped, people should still drink plenty of fluids during the summer, particularly if they're outside quite a bit during the 4-H Fair. Consider using this guide from Bluffton Regional Medical Center to keep track.

N-B Video: Kehoe concerts bring island vibe

The group "Island Vibe" opens up the annual Kehoe Park concert series Sunday, July 8, with its Caribbean groove. The public could also complete in the annual tropical shirt competition as well. (Video by Dave Schultz)

N-B Video: "Trains in the garden"

Two trains casually roll through the garden of Larry and Nancy Leitz of Williams Wells Circle during the annual Psi Iota Xi Garden Walk on Saturday and Sunday, July 7 and 8. Learn more in the Monday, July 9, News-Banner. (Video by Dave Schultz)