Adams County’s 2025 headlines set the stage for 2026 with a mix of tough public decisions, community milestones and major transitions. Zoning ...

After three years as superintendent of Southern Wells Community Schools, Trent Lehman will be making a move to the superintendent position at ...

Rex A. Aschliman, 80, of Decatur passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 6, 2025, at Envive Healthcare in Berne. He was born Oct. 16, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Harry and Cordelia (Tonner) Aschliman ...

It is with unbelievable sadness that we had to say goodbye to our beloved brother, Richard Stanley Adams, 75, of Carmel. He was born June 1, 1950, in Decatur to Ora and Esther Eileen (Teeple) Adams.

Carol Joan “Jo” (Rupert) Wyatt, 83, of Ossian passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Heritage Pointe of Warren. She was born Jan. 8, 1942, in Decatur to Glen A. “Pete” and Wilda P. (Riley) Rupert. She ...

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Robert E. “Bob” Hunt, 66, of Berne passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 2, 2025, at his residence following a battle with cancer. He was born March 3, 1959, in Portland to Robert E. and Edna L. (Dailey) ...

Madelyn “Madi” Brianne Wurster, 25, of Berne, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus early Monday morning, Dec. 8, 2025. She passed away unexpectedly in a tragic car accident in Fort Wayne. She was born ...

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South Adams put four wrestlers into the championship round of Tuesday’s East Central Indiana Classic at Jay County High School, placed 10 total ...

Bellmont responded to an inauspicious start with a decisive run and downed county rival Adams Central 42-31 in a spirited wrestling match before a ...

The year’s final meeting of the Adams Memorial Hospital board last week included an approval of the 2026 budget as presented by assistant chief ...