Bloomington Utilities To Discuss Audit

BLOOMINGTON—Bloomington Utilities officials are planning to meet with the State Board of Accounts in early 2006 to discuss their response to an audit of their record keeping system.

Child Seat Safety Programs Saves Lives

The BirthPlace of Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford is promoting a child passenger safety public service geared to protect Hoosier children’s lives on our highways and local roads.

IU Group Helps with Hurricane Cleanup

BLOOMINGTON—A group of nearly 200 Indiana University students spent part of their Christmas break in Biloxi, Mississippi helping with Hurricane Katrina cleanup efforts.

Holiday Music Performed Locally

The Holidays have given us many great opportunities to enjoy special music.

Strong Police Presence this Holiday Weekend

First Sergeant Joey Blanton from the Indiana State Police faxes us the reminder that in order to promote safe driving between Christmas and New Years day, troopers will have a zero tolerance for aggressive drivers, speeders, impaired drivers, and occupants not wearing their seat belts. They remind us 14 people lost their lives on Indiana roadways during last years holiday period.

Troops Prepare for Winter in Middle East

Laurie Miller, BNL grad, stationed in Iraq says winter is finally coming: that means weeks of rain. They’ve put rubber mats on the floors of their trucks for the turret gunners so they won’t lose their footing as they bounce around on rough roads.

Bedford Square a Christmas Attraction

The Bedford Courthouse Square should be shown to your out-of-town guests that visit over christmas: The lighting is picturesque. When the Bedford Panhellenic Association gathered for their December luncheon, hostess Karen Cosner entertained by sharing the history of the crystal, silver and white china ornaments that decorate their family christmas tree. That event concluded with everyone singing carols, led by Ann Patton and Anne Dunsford.

Trump to pay back Orange County

FRENCH LICK—How often have you heard Donald Trump heralded as a Billionaire. He still owes money here in Indiana.

Lawrence County Agriculture statistics

BEDFORD—Dave Redman, Lawrence County Extension Agent, left a copy of the very latest Indiana Agriculture statistics for Lawrence County on our desk.

French Lick plan unveiled

FRENCH LICK—This evening at 7 p.m. at the French Lick Community building, local residents of that town are invited to attend the unveiling of a plan to revitalize their city.

Firefighters prevented from fighting fire

BLOOMINGTON—A Bloomington man has been arrested after he allegedly tried to stoke a fire burning inside his apartment, even after firefighters came to extinguish it.

Medicare RX explained

BEDFORD—This afternoon Tuesday, Dec. 13th at one p.m. , a member of Congressman Steve Buyer’s staff will hold an informational session at the Bedford Convention Center to provide information regarding the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, which starts January 1st.

Holiday reception at Bedford Chamber

BEDFORD—Members and guests of the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce are invited to a Holiday Reception Thursday, Dec. 15th from five to seven at the Bedford Chamber Office. Please RSVP to the chamber today.

Christmas returning next year

BEDFORD—WBIW listener, Ray M. Lindsey e-mails that he is encouraged that the alternative media is getting the message out that Christ will be back in Christmas next year.

Bedford man arrested for domestic battery

BEDFORD—A man was arrested for domestic battery after a 911 call was received at the Bedford Police Department.

Vehicle slides 80 feet

BEDFORD—A man had a bit of a scare Sunday when his vehicle he was driving slid on the icy roads.

Accident witnessed by police

BEDFORD—A serious accident occurred at Lincoln Avenue and State Road 58 in front of the Bedford Fire Station.

Fire forces father/son to jump

BLOOMINGTON—A father and his son were forced to jump from a second-story window after a fire broke out in their Bloomington apartment.

Paoli Peaks opens today

PAOLI—When the sun peeks thru the clouds today, the snow will sparkle like diamonds! How excellent the timing: Paoli Peaks opens this afternoon at 3:30 with half-day rates in effect.

Chris Lee guest speaker at Rotary Club

BEDFORD—You should have been there! Major Chris Lee, son of Bob and Marge Lee, was the guest speaker yesterday at the Rotary Club’s luncheon-meeting at S & L. Recently returned from Afghanistan, Major Lee had slides and commentary that proved time and again our troops are accomplishing remarkable achievements working to train the Afghan army, and help the Afghan people.

Two car-deer accidents

BEDFORD—The deer are everywhere. A police car hit a deer on Tunnelton Road near Brook Knoll early yesterday.

Another car-deer accident occured on Spice Valley road.

Hardly a day goes by without those reports coming in.

Bedford Rotary to meet Thursday

BEDFORD—Tomorrow’s meeting of the Bedford Rotary Club will feature Chris Lee as guest speaker.

Charitable organizations using Christmas volunteers

Have you dropped your extra change into a Salvation Army kettle? Those volunteers that are ringing the bells hoping to attract your attention and donations are helping a charitable organization that keeps very little of the monies contributed for administrative costs.

Bedford's Christmas Parade Festive

BEDFORD—Bedford’s beautiful Christmas Parade was a festive treat for the children and for those who remain ‘young at heart’.

Mitchell grad, solider, dies on Thanksgiving Day

MITCHELL—20-year old Private Second Class Tyler Lee Shafer died on Thanksgiving Day at Scott White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Bedford man transfered to Federal prison

BEDFORD—Robert Carl Wilson, 28, who at one time resided on 15th Street in Bedford will be transferred to Federal prison sometime in early March 2006.