On the Beat in Bluffton

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

N-B Video: Walk where soldiers fight

Take a walk through the Wells County Historical Society annual collections and hobby show, held Monday, Aug 29. Exhibitors displayed their miniature soldiers, model planes, dolls, Bluffton memorabilia and more. (Video by Barbara Barbieri)

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

N-B Video: Bringing the world to Wells County

Mike Row, Wells County Economic Development Director, discusses how Wells County is now part of a "foreign trade zone" and what that means for local businesses. Learn more in the Tuesday, Aug. 30, News-Banner. (Video by Glen Werling)

Monday, August 29, 2011

N-B Video: Wildcats on Parade

Markle held its annual Wildcat Festival this weekend, including the annual parade Saturday. Learn more in the Saturday, Aug. 27, and Monday, Aug. 29, News-Banners. (Video by Frank Shanly)



For more video, go to our Saturday, Aug. 27, "On the Beat" blog.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

N-B Video — Markle Wildcat Festival: Welcome to the festival

The town of Markle kicked off its annual Wildcat Festival Friday, Aug. 26. Every year on the first night, the town announces the four official "grouches" after people vote on candidates to help raise money for the next year's festival. Learn more this year's grouches in the the Saturday, Aug. 27, News-Banner.





Friday, August 26, 2011

N-B Video — "We don't want to lose even one ..."

United Way campaign chairman Karen Everett discusses why she is hoping this year's annual fundraising campaign will make even more than last year. (Video by Dave Schultz)

N-B Video — A walk in the park

Through a donation from the First Bank of Berne, the Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department could extend the sidewalks at Roush Park. To learn more, see the Thursday, Aug. 25, News-Banner. (Video by Dave Schultz)

Thursday, August 25, 2011

N-B Video — How to build a field of dreams

The News-Banner's Paul Beitler talks with Bluffton-Harrison Superintendent Wayne Barker about the push to finish the new football field in time for the first home game on Friday, Aug. 26. For more stories and videos, go to www.news-banner.com. (Video by Paul Beitler)