House fire at 80 Sunset

Adopt-A-Pet (and spay/neuter them)

Still have a few spots still available on Nov 30th for the low cost spay/neuter day. The cost is $50.00 per cat. For more information call the Bluffton Animal Shelter 824-6063

Adopt-A-Pet(s)

Wyatt is a 9 month old DLH, neutered male. Very affectionate.



Old Dan



Anne & Old Dan are littermates. They are 11 week old Gray DSH's. Very sweet and playful!!!



*We have several cats and kittens to choose from. Some are even already fixed and/r declawed. Adoption fee for them is only $10.00

Call now: 824-6063

Wells County Public Library Most-Popular Reads for October

Wells County Public Library Release:

Looking for a great book to read? Stop by the Wells County Public Library and pick up one of the most popular books checked-out during the month of October.

Most Read Non-Fiction in October:
1.) The Dutch Delight: a collection of recipes from the Bluffton, Indiana Apostolic Churches
2.) Christmas. Book 12, content and artwork by Gooseberry Patch
3.) White House Diary by Jimmy Carter
4.) Restore. Recycle. Repurpose. by Randy Florke
5.) The Reluctant Entertainer by Sandy Coughlin

Most Read Fiction in October:
1.) The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
2.) Family Ties by Danielle Steel
3.) Santa Fe Edge by Stuart Woods
4.) Burn by Nevada Barr
5.) The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

Imel barn fire

A vehicle fire spread to the Imel barn early this morning. Four area fire departments battled the blaze for two hours before gaining the upper hand. The complete story is in today's News-Banner.

Garth Stein visits WCPL

Garth Stein, author of "The Art of Racing in the Rain", this years focus of the One County, One Book program, visited Wells County Public Library Thursday night. Barb Barbieri was there to capture the action.

Election results online

Melanie Durr hugging Incumbent Sheriff Bob Frantz following his loss Tuesday evening.



Incumbent Wells County Assessor Nilah Aschliman congratulates her opponent and election winner Rick Smith.


Election workers provided results as soon as they could.


Bluffton high school students expressed a keen interest in the midterm election.

For complete election results visit the News-Banner website. Just click here.