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Police Are Looking For Missing Injured
MITCHELL—Lawrence County police are investigating an accident that occurred on Grissom Road and Spring Haven Road near Mitchell.
Lawrence County Detectives Investigating Overnight Robbery
BEDFORD—Police are looking for 2 Stihl chain saws, 2 Ruger Rifles, and a Snap-On socket set.
Bedford Man To Receive Special Check
BEDFORD—The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Indiana State Director Robert White will present a ceremonial check worth almost $100,000 to a Bedford resident Wednesday.
Ivy Tech To Offer Skills To High School And GED Grads
BLOOMINGTON—Bloomington’s Ivy Tech campus will soon begin offiering programs to help those people with a high school diploma or a GED improve their skills.
Family Of Dead Man Suing Nursing Home
The family of a Lawrence County nursing home patient is suing over his death in January 2004.
Third House Meeting Held Saturday
BEDFORD—The largest Third House meeting was held Saturday morning in Bedford with State Senator Brent Steele and State Representatives Eric Koch and Jerry Denbo fielding questions.
Bloomington Man Receives Multiple Charges
BEDFORD—A routine traffic stop netted police a Bloomington man in possession of a handgun without a permit, possession of marijuana under 30 grams, and possession of cocaine.
State Representatives To Appear In Bedford
BEDFORD—This reporter received a call from a helpful listener who intends to show up Saturday morning, at nine a.m. at WorkOne-Bedford, on 16th Street, directly across from the courthouse.
Area Businesses Hire And Fire Employees
BLOOMINGTON—While Bloomington lost 525 jobs when G.E. laid off workers last year, and Otis Elevator ceased operations, new jobs were created by Cook, Baxter and Cook Pharmica, the biggest economic relief was hearing that Crane was not affected by the base closures, thus saving Crane’s 4,000 jobs.
Local Police Investigate Several Incidents
LAWRENCE COUNTY—There are a few people that have the opinion Bedford’s Police Officers spend most of their time writing tickets for speeding.
Catholic Schools Week
BEDFORD—In celebration of Catholic Schools Week from January 29th through February 5th, students at St. Vincent De Paul will give goodie baskets to service agencies, put on a talent show, and start their week off with their very favorite…..No Dress Code Day.
Two Brothers Arrested For Stealing Money Changers
According to Bedford Police Department Major Dennis Parsley, 19 year-old Michael Mynatt and 16 year-old Jarey Mynatt of Collins Trailer Court were arrested for allegedly enterting Broadview Bowl through a door on the roof.
Two Men Caught With Loot
BEDFORD—Major Parsley also reports that two men were arrested after allegedly burglarizing three residences.
Local Rotary Club gives to Children's Hospital
INDIANAPOLIS—The Bedford Rotary Club contributes generously to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Bedford Woman Arrested On Sexual Charges
BEDFORD—53 year-old Jackie L. Johnson of 604 15th Street is in the Lawrence County Security Center on $50,000 cash or $37,500 surety bond.
Bedford Federal To Close For Funeral
BEDFORD—Bedford Federal Savings Bank will be closed tomorrow, Thursday from eleven a.m. to three p.m. so that employees can attend the funeral of Gloria Giles.
Chamber To Hold Third House Meetin
BEDFORD—This coming Saturday, January 28th all Chamber members and the general public are encouraged to meet with their State Senator and State Representatives to discuss current legislative issues such as highway funding, toll roads, property tax relief, education reform and day light savings time.
Bedford Man Killed In Johnson County
BEDFORD—As part of our 11:34 news break this morning, you will learn the complete funeral arrangements for Joseph Perry of Bedford.
BNL Prom Goers Looking For Perfect Outfit
BEDFORD—Last weekend, and certainly in the weeks to come young ladies will be searching the stores in hopes of finding the perfect gown to wear to the high school Prom in April.
BNL Grad In Iraq
Laurie Miller, BNL grad, I.U. Graduate e-mails from Iraq that her general support team, military intelligence, is basically working directly for the Corps Headquarters in Baghdad. Laurie writes: One of the villages right outside the base was a model village during the former regime. It was built as a housing area for the officers who served in the air force for Saddam. All of the buildings look the same and there are amenities there such as basketball courts, a pool and a community center. Now, the town looks a little spooky. It has a post-apocalyptic feel in that we can see that it was once a really nice town but now is falling apart. The streets are scattered with rolls of concertina wire and concrete barriers.
Two More Change Machines Broken Into
BEDFORD—Bedford Police are investigating two more incidents of change machines that were broken into.
Bloomington Man Gets Stiff Sentence
BLOOMINGTON—A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for producing andpossessing child pornography.
Weather A Factor In Accident
Bad weather is being blamed for an accident on Highway 37 and the Avoca turnoff.
Midwife Arrested Without License
A midwife from Bloomington is being charged with practicing without a license.
Bedford Police Looking For Change Thief
BEDFORD—Bedford Police are investigating two break-ins at the Broadview Bowl that have occurred in the last two weeks.
Stabbing Trio May Get Charges Reduced
BLOOMINGTON—Three people charged with stabbing a man at Griffy Lake near Bloomington in September are working on plea deals.
Shoals Man Jumps Into White River
BEDFORD—A Shoals man is in the Lawrence County Jail after fleeing from police and jumping into White River.
Break-ins On The Increase
LAWRENCE COUNTY—Police detectives across the county are investigating several reported break-ins.
Annual BNL Band And Orchestra Orientation Tuesday
BEDFORD—Brian Lackey, Bedford North Lawrence Band Director has requested that we remind our listeners that the annual BNL band and orchestra orientation will take place this coming Tuesday evening, January 17th at 7 p.m. in the BNL band room.
New Animal Control Hours For Lawrence County
BEDFORD—Chief Deputy Mike Terry of the Lawrence County Police reports that the new animal control hours are Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p .m.
Bedford Senator Gets Speedy Approval On Funeral Bill
STATEHOUSE—At our state capital, it’s rare for a bill to win unanimous approval by a Senate Committee on the second day after it was introduced.
Man Saves Individual And Does Not Know It
COLUMBUS—Our January mornings have been quite dark for motorists traveling Indiana highways. Last Saturday J. R. Cummings of Bedford was on an early morning business trip to Columbus when he noticed a car ahead of him vere off the road and disappear.
"Huffing" Teen Involved In Accident
BEDFORD—The personnel that work for the Bedford Police Department knew what the word “huffing” meant, but most of us had never heard it.
Protesters Expected To Appear At Military Funeral
EVANSVILLE—The professional protesters from a so-called church in Kansas that held signs and shouted remarks in Bedford at several local churches back on November 6th, those people will appear at the funeral and burial of Pvt. Jonathan R. Pfender in Evansville today.
BNL Senior Chosen To Go To U.S. Naval Academy
BEDFORD—Congratulations are in order for Andrew Foster, BNL senior.
IDEM Gets Smoking Mail
INDIANAPOLIS—Thanks to Bedford’s alert State Senator Republican Brent Steele, the unelected people at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have been bombarded with mail.
Stone City Bank Acquired By Jasper Institution
BEDFORD—German American Bancorp has announced the completion of acquisition of Stone City Bank.
Paoli Peaks Peaking Dispite Weather
PAOLI—Today’s colder air will make it possible for Paoli Peaks to make new snow.
Judah Making A Name
JUDAH—As you drive north on Highway 37 and spot the green sign that now marks the Judah community the growth on both sides of the road at the Judah/Guthrie exit is changing rapidly.
67 Degrees in January
Yesterday’s un-seasonal high of 67 degrees was a topic of conversation at most gatherings.
Orleans Teen Escapes Injury
MITCHELL—An Orleans teenager should consider herself lucky following an accident near the Lawrence/Orange County line.
Fort Ritner Resident Killed
FORT RITNER—Sunday morning, just off Stumphole Bridge Road, Bill Smith, a resident of Fort Ritner was operating a backhoe.
Aviation Board Mourning Death of Cummings
BEDFORD—The three remaining members of the Aviation Board at Bedford’s Grissom Airport are mourning the loss of Doyle Cummings.
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