The Berne Witness

07/25/2024

We wrap up our 4-H webcasts today with the livestock auction

07/24/2024

Fruechte, Gilbert take 4-H Ambassador titles; Strick Trailers tax abatement approved, not closing; Berne City Council strategizes unsafe building disposal; Holle Ridge subdivision decision sent to commissioners; and AC receives new wireless control system for football scoreboard in Wednesday's Witness.

07/24/2024

Adams County 4-H Showmanship Show

07/24/2024

We start this morning with the 4-H Dairy Show

07/23/2024

We're back at the 4-H Fair today for the swine show.

07/22/2024

Get all of the Swiss Days 2024 information in today's edition of The Berne Witness!

07/22/2024

Swiss Days returns with familiar favorites, new attractions; Berne Chamber welcomes new executive director; and Celebrating Berne’s Swiss heritage year-round in Monday's Witness.

07/22/2024

Two more 4-H livestock shows today - goat and starter calf. Watch along with us on YouTube or bernewitness.com
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07/22/2024

07/22/2024

07/19/2024

No more engine braking through Monroe; Street sign change recommended to Berne City Council; Poll workers needed for fall election; Busche added to LifeWise teaching staff; and Branson Jordan learned to give back through 4-H in Friday's Witness.

07/17/2024

Check out all of this year’s 4-H 10 year members in today’s edition of The Berne Witness.

07/17/2024

2024 Adams County 4-H Ambassadors; Beers named 2024 Adams County 4-H Fair Grand Marshals; and Adams County 4-H Webcast Schedule in Wednesday's Witness.

07/15/2024

Ride the inaugural Tour De Swiss Saturday, July 27 during Swiss Days

The Tour De Swiss is on Saturday July 27, 2024.

07/15/2024

Final days to register for Swiss Days Race and receive a T-shirt approach

The First Bank of Berne Swiss Days Race is on Saturday July 27, 2024. It includes the following events: Swiss Days 5K Race and Swiss Days 1 Mile Kids Race.

07/15/2024

Gilbert crowned Miss Adams County 2024; Prosecutor’s Office makes arrest on child molestation charges; Grants, training reimbursement, hiring discussed at Geneva Town Council; and Commissioners release emergency truck traffic ordinance in Monday's Witness.

07/12/2024

Numerous cats at historical site cause problems; Uneven track brings concerns at South Adams; Bellmont employing final staff members for new school year; Berne, “Ya Got Trouble”; and Wells County 4-H Fair info in Friday's Witness.

07/10/2024

Berne circles back on water tap labor fees; Youthful violence is costing county residents extra dollars; New safety system deployed for South Adams buses; and ACEDC hires first tourism and marketing coordinator in Wednesday's Witness.

07/08/2024

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is hosting our next community luncheon on July 17 at noon. This free event is open to the public and a great opportunity to visit, enjoy lunch, and learn about upcoming local events. Three speakers will present on upcoming events and area updates, including Friends of the Limberlost, South Adams Trails, and the End of Summer Festival.

Melissa Fey will present the Painting en Plain Eir program, sponsored by the Friends of the Limberlost. This outdoor painting event will be held August 17 at various locations around Geneva, and participants will have an opportunity to display their work at the Limberlost State Historic Site visitor center.

Laura Schwartz, of South Adams Trails, will give updates on the current progress on the Canoper Trail connecting the communities of Berne and Geneva.

And Susan Buckingham, executive Director of the Geneva Chamber, will update us on plans for the End of Summer Festival happening in Geneva on August 17.

A lunch of fajitas will be sponsored by the Chamber, and so, while this is a free event and open to anyone who wishes to attend, your RSVP is required for lunch, by texting 260-849-9372, or by messaging the Geneva Chamber of Commerce page.

The luncheon will be held in the upstairs community room, located in the Geneva Town Hall building on East Line Street.

The Berne Witness

07/08/2024

Motorcycle crash fatal for driver; and Adams Maternity Center on track with delivery numbers, welcomes new nurses in Monday's Witness.

07/05/2024

Decatur police chief updates ticketing procedures; AMG announces new team members, recognizes achievements; and Commissioners grant request for recovery funding in Friday's Witness.

07/04/2024

July 4th golf cart parade route 2024 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

Commissioners decide on liquidation of Golden Meadows personal property; Six persons injured in crash Friday; Booths form Geneva Youth Council; and Jay County Fair information in Wednesday's Witness.

07/01/2024

Area crops in a good place; Record-setting month for overall volumes, revenue at AMH; Pleasant Dale Church undergoes expansion groundbreaking; and LifeWise Academy coming to Bellmont Elementary School in Monday's Witness.

06/28/2024

Medical building to be turned over to Geneva; Community baby shower supports Jay County families; and AMH chefs to compete in AHF culinary competition in Friday's Witness.

06/26/2024

South Adams Trails obtains land from Berne; PAWS group seeking assistance with 46 dogs; Ceylon Covered Bridge receives annual funding; and Fourth of July/Fireworks events throughout the area in Wednesday's Witness.

06/24/2024

Commissioners looking at real estate development; and Limberlost Friends awarded grant for new wildflower sign in Monday's Witness.

06/24/2024

South Adams Minor League honors baseball teams in Monday's Witness

06/24/2024

South Adams Junior League honors softball teams in Monday's Witness