Grand Marshals meet at House of Hope

Entertainment Editor Barbara Barbieri attended the 100th Bluffton Street fair Grand Marshal reception at House of Hope earlier this week.




Jane Hersha, 2005 grand marshal poses with Miss Indiana State Fair, Sara Alford.



Street Fair President Jon Brown, Sandy Thompson (parade marshal in 2009) and Michael Stoller (2003 grand marshal.)



Betty Nichola, seated (her husband Max Nicholas was a parade marshal in 1994 and head of the choral contest for many years) with Howard and Bev Rich, parade marshals in 2007.



Parade Marshal Joe Emshwiller (at right) and his brother, enjoyed refreshments at the reception for former parade marshals.

Horse and Pony Show

News-Banner Sports Editor Paul Beitler attended the Casey Biberstine Memorial Show Wednesday evening at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds. It was a great time for everyone!

Band/Alumni Parade - #2 of 2

Band/Alumni Parade - #1 of 2

Antique and Classic Car Parade

More than 100 antique and classic cars rolled through downtown Bluffton tonight in their annual Bluffton Street Fair parade. Check out these awesome rides.

BHS Class of 1950

These members of the Bluffton HS Class of 1950 toured the Interurban replica on South Main Street after their 60th class reunion luncheon at the Bluffton American Legion. Front row, from left: Marilyn Minnich, Bluffton; Barbara Johnson, Bluffton; Joyce Gillliom, Ossian; Maryann Edris,, Tucson, Ariz.; Betty Hughes, Fla.; Barbara Irving, Fort Wayne; Gene Gilliom, Columbus, Ohio; Stan Nash, Fort Wayne; Kent Speheger, Noblesville; Donna Colbert, Fort Wayne; ; and Gerry Worthman Irwin, Waterford, Mich. Standing in the car: Jerry E. Miller, Fort Wayne; Marilyn Zearbaugh, Albany; Shirley Moser, Fort Wayne; Joan Edris Bussert, Northbrook, Ill.; Dorothy Witzeman Springer, Bluffton. They've met annually during the fair for close to 40 years. (Mark Miller photo)

Horse and Ponies at the 4-H Park!

Don't forget the Horse and Pony show at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds this week. They have had some cool events there including the Little Buckaroo Show, Costume Class and a chili supper. Tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. they will present the Horse & Pony Awards. Stop by and check out the beautiful stall decorations and visit with the riders and their mounts.
(Photos provided by Sue Campbell)