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Former Markle Town Hall building sold
By JONATHAN SNYDER Markle’s Town Council officially accepted a purchase agreement for the former town hall building at 197 East Morse St. The council held a special meeting Monday morning to accept the $125,000 offer for the building, which was made on Aug. 22. Clerk-Treasurer…
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Ted L. Ellis, 79
Ted L. Ellis, 79, former Mayor of Bluffton, who served for 24 years, passed away on Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 2026, at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton. Ted is a native of Bluffton, born on July 4, 1947 to Curtis “Pete” and Mary (Pinney) Ellis. He graduated from…
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James “Jim” Anthony Hotopp, 85
James “Jim” Anthony Hotopp, 85, of Bluffton, was born on July 23, 1941, the son of the late Anthony and Mina (Carroll) Hotopp in Richmond, Indiana. Jim graduated from Richmond High School where he played basketball and participated in many other sports. A basketball scholarship…
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Ted Lee Schlichter, 65
Ted Lee Schlichter, age 65, passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2026. Born on July 9, 1961, Ted was the son of the late Sam and Maxine Schlichter. He grew up in the countryside of Wells County, Indiana, as part of a family of nine raised on the family farm, and was a 1980…
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Martha “Sue” Jones, 97
Martha “Sue” Jones, 97, of Montpelier, died Oct. 30, 2026, at River Terrace in Bluffton. She was born Dec. 30, 1928, in the hills of West Virginia. She married Richard “Dick” Jones; he preceded her. Sue was also preceded by her parents, Jay and Mary (Napier) Finley; and her…
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Police Notebook 11-03-2026
INCIDENTS City: Friday, 11:17 a.m., 500 block of East Silver Street. Weed and junk ordinance violation. Friday, 11:18 a.m., 200 block of North Oak Street. Junk ordinance violation. Friday, 11:21 a.m., Family Farm and Home, 990 North Main St. Crash. Friday, 1:17 p.m., Dazeys…
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BHS Super Smash Brothers tournament set for Nov. 14
The fifth annual Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament is coming up at Bluffton High School on Nov. 14. The tournament is for all ages and helps support the state-title Bluffton Cyber Tigers. The team recently won the Overwatch state championship at Innovation Mile Arena in…
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High School Calendar 11-03-2026
TUESDAY, Nov. 3 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Norwell at Delta, 7 p.m.; Eastern at Southern Wells, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4 No events scheduled. THURSDAY, Nov. 5 No events scheduled. FRIDAY, Nov. 6 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Southern Wells at Cowan, 7:30 p.m. FOOTBALL: (Sectional) Heritage at…
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Former longtime Bluffton mayor, Ted Ellis, dies at 79
Ted Ellis, retired mayor and lifelong champion of Bluffton ...
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Bluffton business fundraises for local family amid loss
A downtown Bluffton business held a fundraiser ...
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
Today’s news: Only treats; A Wells County ghost story: County’s namesake tied to haunting tale ; Markle housing addition to offer three different types; Voting opens on Tuesday; Here’s what you should know; Trick-or-Treating hours tonight; Turning the other cheek with Dear…
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Only treats
Downtown Bluffton was bustling Friday night ...
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Donna Jean Dillman, 85
Donna Jean (Barnes) Dillman, 85, of Bluffton, could not wait any longer to join her beloved husband, George, who passed away earlier this year. On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, she joined him in heaven to be with their Savior, Jesus Christ, forever. Donna was born in Cambridge City,…
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Vicki Jean Shannon, 77
Vicki Jean Shannon, of Bluffton, passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish her memory. Born on Nov. 2, 1950, Vicki lived a life defined by her compassion and deep love for animals and the special place they held in her heart. She was a…
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Destination Recreation 10-31-2026
As fall settles into Bluffton, there are plenty of ways to stay connected, learn something new, and take advantage of local community resources. Halloween excitement continues tonight, Saturday, October 31, with citywide, door-to-door trick-or-treating from 5 to 7:30 p.m.…
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Local Roundup 10-31-2026
County Drainage Board will meet Monday The Wells County Drainage Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in Room 105, the multi-purpose room on the lower level of the Wells Carnegie Government Annex, 223 W. Washington St. in Bluffton. Topics on the agenda include: • Quotes…
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The tomato lady was really a peach
It’s not a normal occurrence to have a tomato named after you. Anna Lee Ault was not normal. In a good way, of course. I don’t remember when I first met Anna Lee. That’s because I was 6 years old at what was then Old Salem E.U.B. Church on County Road 700 East. She and […]
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PRISONER OF CHRIST
I’m generally a rule-follower. I prefer a safe, comfortable, sometimes boring life, knowing that my bills are paid on time, some money remains in the bank, and I have a steady job. Stories that fill my news and social media feeds do not reflect this lifestyle choice, and it is…
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A Wells County ghost story
Are there ghosts in ...
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Markle housing addition to offer three different types
Markle’s Forest Cove housing addition ...