Wells Co. Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff Friday to Honor Late Former Bluffton Mayor11/05/2026Flags are being ordered by Indiana Governor Mike Braun to be flown at half-staff in Wells County Friday in honor of former Bluffton Mayor Ted Ellis, who passed away on Sunday. Ellis served six terms as mayor and served on the Wells County Council and as county auditor before becoming mayor. Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, November 6th, the day of Ellis’ funeral.