Bluffton Dispatch

06/23/2026

Had a great visit with the gang at Bluffton Dispatch this afternoon. Thanks for all you do!

06/17/2026

06/14/2026

Congratulations Bluffton Tigers! Bluffton Tigers Baseball

06/12/2026

Tornado Warning has been CANCELLED for South Eastern Wells County IN

06/12/2026

Tornado Warning issued for South Eastern Wells County IN, This is a dangerous situation please seek shelter.

06/11/2026

The Verizon Tower in Bluffton is currently out.
Verizon is not giving an updated time frame of restoration.
Some 911 calls in Bluffton are failing- be prepared to provide location and problem quickly
Wi Fi or landline calling is best.

06/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend!

Thank you to Bluffton Dispatch for hosting Donuts and Drinks for first responder mental health!

06/08/2026

Cooling Center Information

Do you need a momentary break from the heat, stop in at any of the following locations to rejuvenate yourself. The following churches and businesses are available to you during their normal hours of operation, so feel free to stop by and take a break from the heat. This list will continue to grow and will be updated as soon as we get more confirmations. Thank you

Hope Church- 429 East Dustman Rd, Bluffton
Mon-Thurs 8AM – 4PM
Friday 8AM - 12PM

Caylor-Nickel Foundation Family YMCA 550 West Dustman Rd, Bluffton
Monday 5 AM - 9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM - 9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM - 9 PM
Thursday 5 AM - 9 PM
Friday 5 AM - 9 PM
Saturday 7 AM - 4 PM
Sunday Noon - 4 PM

Wells County Public Library 200 West Washington Street, Bluffton
Monday 9 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM - 8 PM
Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM
Sunday Closed

Petroleum Community Church- 3625 2nd Street, Petroleum
Mon- Fri 10AM- 5:30PM
Airlock Foyer is open 24/7

Wells County Public Library – 207 North Jefferson, Ossian
Monday 9 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM - 8 PM
Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM
Sunday Closed

Life Community Church - 428 South Oak Street, Bluffton
Mon- Fri 9AM-3PM
Saturday- Closed
Sunday - 9AM- 11:30AM

06/06/2026

Update: The Roads are now open.

Temporary Road Closure: shown below.
Hoosier Hwy from Ash Rd to 400 S &
Ash Rd from Hoosier Hwy to 400 S
Expected to be closed several more hours.

06/04/2026

Railroad Closings Update for Thursday