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“More than a Building”: Helping Hands Breaks Ground on New Facility

“More than a Building”: Helping Hands Breaks Ground on New Facility Courtesy of The News-Banner By Holly Gaskill   Helping Hands Family Resource Center has broken ground on a new $3 million facility on the north side of Bluffton. Helping Hands was founded in 2013 by Brandy Aschliman as Helping Hands Crisis Pregnancy Center, offering…

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East Market Deli Lunch Spot Opens Doors

East Market Deli Lunch Spot Opens Doors Courtesy of The News-Banner By Jonathan Snyder   A new lunch spot has officially opened its doors on East Market Street in Bluffton, where its owner has gone back to her roots early in life. Carrie Williams originally went to college to become a hairstylist, and went on…

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Bluffton Community Garden Opens with Ribbon Cutting

Bluffton Community Garden Opens with Ribbon Cutting Courtesy of The News-Banner By Jonathan Snyder   Celebrating new opportunities for community-focused, locally grown food sources, the city of Bluffton hosted a ribbon cutting for its new community gardens on Wednesday. The garden, which features 16 plots measuring 4 by 20 ft., sits next to the Bluffton-Wells…

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A Legacy of Service: Elks Lodge Named April Member of the Month

A group photo consisting of Elk's Lodge leadership, Chamber Members, and Chamber Ambassadors celebrating Elk's Lodge for becoming the April 2026 Member of the Month.

A Legacy of Service: Elks Lodge Named April Member of the Month The Wells County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently surprised Tracy Beer, Club Manager, and members of the Bluffton Elks Lodge #796, who were named the April Member of the Month. This recognition celebrates the lodge’s longstanding dedication to community service, generosity, and making a meaningful…

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A Place for Second Chances: The Resilient House Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

A photo of a large group of people standing in front of The Resilient House cutting a ribbon. The group includes Andy Yergler (the owner) with friends and family, members of the Chamber, Chamber Ambassadors, and other community members.

A Place for Second Chances: The Resilient House Celebrates Ribbon Cutting The Wells County Chamber of Commerce recently joined community members, supporters, and volunteers to celebrate a ribbon-cutting for The Resilient House, a new recovery residence dedicated to helping men rebuild their lives after incarceration and addiction. Located at 310 W. Central Avenue in Bluffton,…

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Lutheran Health Network Collecting Peanut Butter to Fight Hunger

A photo showcasing hundreds of jars of peanut butter in front of the Lutheran Health Network logo in the lobby of a hospital.

Lutheran Health Network Collecting Peanut Butter to Fight Hunger Courtesy of Lutheran Health Network By Jenna Huff   Fort Wayne, IN — [2/25/2026] Lutheran Health Network is working to fight hunger in the community by collecting peanut butter to donate to six area food banks. The fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive starts…

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Celebrating a Legal Legacy: Ribbon Cutting for Carnall Law Office

A photograph of the ribbon cutting for Carnall Law Office. Pictured in the photo holding the scissors is Andy Carnall, alongside members of the Wells County Chamber of Commerce.

Celebrating a Legal Legacy: Ribbon Cutting for Carnall Law Office The Wells County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its first ribbon cutting of 2026 to celebrate the reopening of the Carnall Law Office, marking the return of a longstanding and respected legal practice to downtown Bluffton. Chamber board members, ambassadors, along with family and friends,…

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