Adopt a pet

Jewels is an 11-week-old female tiger striped domestic short hair.

Bandit is a 3-year-old male black Lab mix.

Oreo is a 9-week-old female black/white domestic short hair.

 

 

Low cost spay/neuter clinic dates are set for Feb. 5 and Feb. 26. half-off cost on both February dates. Cost is $25 a cat. Call the animal shelter at 824-6063 for information on how to schedule an appointment.

N-B Video: Economics professor warns of fiscal iceberg

Jim O'Donnell of Huntington University warns Wells County residents to better understand economic principles to help the nation avoid a fiscal iceberg this year. O'Donnell spoke during the annual economic forecast speech, an annual event sponsored by the Wells County Chamber of Commerce. (Video by Dave Schultz)

Bluffton Common Council looks at redistricting

Mayor Ted Ellis handed out copies of the map above to members of the Bluffton Common Council during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Currently, the Bluffton Lancaster West precinct is divided among three different council districts — District 2 on the west side, District 3 in the triangle-shaped area in the middle, and District 1 on the east side. Under the redistricting proposal Ellis brought to the council, the entire precinct will be placed in District 2.

Sheriff presents yearly report

Wells County Sheriff Monte Fisher presented the department's yearly report of officer activity during Tuesday's County Council meeting. Click here to see how the numbers compare between 2012 and 2011. Learn more about the council meeting in the Wednesday, Jan. 9, News-Banner.

Rep. Lehman to host town hall in Fort Wayne

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) will be hosting a town hall meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce.

What: Town Hall with Rep. Lehman
When: Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Where: Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, 826 Ewing Street

Rep. Lehman will be available to listen to constituents, discuss concerns and provide further information on the legislative session. Rep. Lehman encourages all members of the community to come out and participate in the discussion.

Tell Indianapolis what you think

State Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, is asking his constituents to take a legislative survey to "weigh in on the issues," he states in a release. Click here to take the survey.

Stay safe on the ice this winter

The cold and snow has given Indiana a white — and inviting — winter season so far, but it can also be deceiving. On Thursday, A Huntington man almost died after he fell through the frozen surface of a small pond south of Roush Lake in Huntington County.

Emergency personnel rescued him before he drowned, but the best rescue is prevention, and various hospitals, governmental bodies and other organizations have offered a plethora of tips to enjoy the beautiful weather without the danger. 

• Click here and here to learn more about ice thickness and weight, as well as general safety tips.

• Click here to learn how to help rescue someone who has fallen through the ice. Of course, don't forget to cal 911.

• Click here to learn how to survive falling through the ice.

Learn more in the Friday, Jan. 4, News-Banner.