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Job Fair To Be Held In Bloomington

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - The 2006 Bloomington Job Fair will be held Monday, July 10th, and job searchers will have an opportunity to link up with about 800 jobs that will be offered.

Father Threatens Family

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2006

(NASHVILLE) - Police have arrested a Nashville man after he allegedly threatened his family with a knife.

Man Fights With Sawed-Off Shotgun

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man has been arrested after he was spotted walking around a parking lot carrying a sawed-off shotgun.

Grubb To Spend Year Behind Bars

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A former Bloomington mayoral candidate who struck a 5-year old boy after the boy refused candy from him will go to jail.

Group Meets To Start New County Party

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2006

(BEDFORD) - An organizational meeting was held Thursday night to form a chapter of the Libertarian Party in Lawrence County.

Benefit For Fire Victims

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A house fire benefit concert is being held this Sunday for two families that lost their possessions.

Spring Mill State Park To Hold Holiday Events

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Spring Mill State Park will be hosting four days of events during the 4th of July holiday period.

Pleasant Run 4th of July Celebration

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2006

(HELTONVILLE) - Residents of Heltonville will be celebrating the 4th of July holiday with a gathering at the Pleasant Run Park.

Limestone Heritage Festival Details Weekend

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Limestone Heritage Festival will begin Saturday with a Pancake Breakfast at the Masonic Lodge on the Bedford square at 6:00AM.

Mitchell Looking To Build Industrial Park

Last updated on Thursday, June 29, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The city of Mitchell will be applying for a $1.1-million grant to build a new industrial park.

Black Panther Spotted Again

Last updated on Thursday, June 29, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - There’s been another sighting of the elusive black panther near Bloomington.

Bloomington Job Fair in July

Last updated on Thursday, June 29, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - The 2006 Bloomington Job Fair will be held in a couple of weeks at Bloomington North High School in conjunction with the Bloomington WorkOne office.

Health Meeting To Be Held In Paoli

Last updated on Thursday, June 29, 2006

(PAOLI) - Bloomington Hospital of Orange County will host a town hall meeting tonight in Paoli to discuss how to prepare for a possible pandemic flu outbreak.

Bedford City Offices Will Be Closed For Holiday

Last updated on Thursday, June 29, 2006

(BEDFORD) - With the Fourth of July falling on a Tuesday this year, all Bedford city offices will be closed both Monday and Tuesday of next week to celebrate the Independence Day holiday.

Limestone Heritage Festival Activities For The Weekend

Last updated on Thursday, June 29, 2006

(BEDFORD) - As part of the Limestone Heritage Festival, activities begin Friday with the Strawberry Shortcake gathering at the Harp Commons gazebo on the Bedford square.

Robbins Starts New Program To Help Jail Inmates

Last updated on Wednesday, June 28, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A new program for jail inmates implemented by Lawrence County Superior Court Judge Michael Robbins is called “Pathways To Recovery.”

Limestone Heritage Festival Begins Friday

Last updated on Wednesday, June 28, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The 2006 Limestone Heritage Festival will begin this Friday with a Strawberry Shortcake gathering beginning at 11:00AM at the Harp Commons Gazebo on the Bedford square.

Bloomington Boy Held For Assaulting Step-Brother

Last updated on Wednesday, June 28, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A 15-year old Bloomington boy is being held after allegedly sexually assaulting his younger stepbrother.

Colleges And Universities Robbing Peter To Pay Paul

Last updated on Wednesday, June 28, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University officials say they’ll tap other budgets to cover an expected $885,000 shortfall in scholarships.

State Police Increasing Patrol This Holiday Period

Last updated on Wednesday, June 28, 2006

(UNDATED) - Indiana State Police will be concentrating this 4th of July weekend to keep crash and injury accidents to a minimum.

Spring Mill Painting Wins $5,000

Last updated on Wednesday, June 28, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man’s painting of Spring Mill Inn’s Grist Mill has won him $5,000 and a gold medal.

Police Searching For Abductor

Last updated on Tuesday, June 27, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police are looking for a man who reportedly tried to abduct a woman in the city over the weekend.

Bedford To Be Honored With Fly-Over

Last updated on Tuesday, June 27, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Susan Gales with the Limestone Heritage Festival says a fly-over with two F-16 Fighter Jets will highlight the July Fourth Parade to be held in downtown Bedford.

Indiana University Voting For New Trustee

Last updated on Tuesday, June 27, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University alumni have until the end of the week to cast their vote for the next I.U. trustee.

4th Of July Safety Tips

Last updated on Tuesday, June 27, 2006

(UNDATED) - The Fourth of July is one week away and the Indiana State Department of Health is reminding Hoosiers to celebrate safely this Fourth of July.

Teen Flips Vehicle, Suffers An Arm Injury

Last updated on Monday, June 26, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford teen is recovering from an arm injury following an accident on Sunday.

Switch Blade Lands Loogootee Man In Jail

Last updated on Monday, June 26, 2006

(LOOGOOTEE) - A Loogootee man was taken to jail Saturday for possession of a switch blade knife.

Argument Continues In Jail

Last updated on Monday, June 26, 2006

(PAOLI) - Two Paoli residents were arrested over the weekend after the two were quarreling in a vehicle.

Police Arrests Man After Smiling At A Woman

Last updated on Monday, June 26, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Clarks Hill man was arrested Saturday on charges of public intoxication and sexual battery.

RR Crossing Arms Become Stuck

Last updated on Monday, June 26, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The CSX railroad crossing arms at Hancock Avenue and Rabbitsville Road in Mitchell were discovered stuck in the down position.

Bloomington Student Becomes Miss Indiana

Last updated on Monday, June 26, 2006

(ZIONSVILLE) - An Indiana University graduate student has been selected to represent the state at the Miss America Pageant in January.

Indiana May Have Money For You

Last updated on Monday, June 26, 2006

(UNDATED) - You may be an owner of money, stock, bonds and/or property and not even know about it.

Police Find Drugs After Auto Accident

Last updated on Friday, June 23, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Paoli woman was taken to the Lawrence County Security Center this morning on drug charges after she hit a vehicle on State Road and U.S. Highway 50.

Police Break Up Fight Involving Nearly 15 People

Last updated on Friday, June 23, 2006

(BEDFORD) - About 12 to 15 people became involved in a fight early this morning at the apartment complex located on Michael Avenue behind Lowe’s in Bedford.

Two Injured In Bedford Accident

Last updated on Friday, June 23, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Two Mitchell residents were injured in an auto accident that occurred on 16th and Beech Streets Thursday night.

I.U. Encourages Business Women

Last updated on Friday, June 23, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - An unique program for young female entrepreneurs at Indiana University will be held on Sunday.

Bedford Woman Honored By Army For Helping Wounded

Last updated on Friday, June 23, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Sgt. Charity Lewis, from Bedford, has been distinguished for her service to the United States Army.

Man Donates Hundreds Of Wigs To ACS

Last updated on Friday, June 23, 2006

(EAST OOLITIC) - An East Oolitic man has donated 300 wigs to the American Cancer Society.

Bedford Bank Branch Robber Apperhended Quickly

Last updated on Thursday, June 22, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police were called to the Monroe Bank branch on 16th Street yesterday afternoon to a report of a bank robbery.

Police Want To Question Witnesses To A Fatal Crash

Last updated on Thursday, June 22, 2006

(DUBOIS COUNTY) - State Police are continuing to investigate the accident that occurred in Dubois County that killed three teenage girls on Monday.

Drive-by Shooter Arrested By Police

Last updated on Thursday, June 22, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Police have arrested a man accused of a drive-by shooting in the city.

Baby Shaker Receives Sentence

Last updated on Thursday, June 22, 2006

(MARTINSVILLE) - A man who shook his young son to death has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Ground Broken At New Sears Store In Bedford

Last updated on Thursday, June 22, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Ground was broken at the new location of the Sears store on John Williams Boulevard in Bedford on Wednesday.

Low-interest Loans Available For Disaster Victims

Last updated on Thursday, June 22, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans for residents of Lawrence, Monroe, Washington, Brown, Jennings, and Scott counties for those who suffered damages after severe storms and tornadoes occurred on June 7th and 8th.

Casino Group Going To Court Over Disagreement

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - Orange County Judge Larry Blanton has scheduled a hearing concerning Indiana’s newest casino.

Man Uses Gun In Paoli To Make A Point

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(PAOLI) - A Paoli man was taken to jail following a verbal altercation at the Tee Box Driving Range in Paoli.

Police Arrest Group Involved With Drive-by Shooting

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Four people have been arrested in connection with a Monday drive-by shooting in Bloomington.

LEPC Group Continues Pick Up Speed

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(BEDFORD) - About a dozen representatives from businesses around the county gathered at the Dunn Memorial Hospital Education Room Tuesday for the June meeting of the Lawrence County Local Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Fisherman Found Dead By Wife

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(BROWNSTOWN) - The Jackson County Coroner now says an Anderson man accidentally drowned in a lake in the Hoosier National Forest.

LCCF Hands Out Grant Money

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Community Foundation has awarded over $24,000 in grant money to fourteen area agencies.

Youth Center For Mitchell

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(MITCHELL) - A new Youth Center could be built in Mitchell at the former Crawford-Morris Lumber Company building on Main Street.

New Sears Store To Be Built On John Williams Boulevard

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A ground breaking ceremony will be held at 5:15PM this afternoon to begin construction of the new Sears store in the new Stalcup Center Shopping Center on John Willams Boulevard.

Forum To Be Held For Those With Disabilities

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Options for Better Living will host a forum tonight to explore services for people with disabilities within Lawrence County.

Crane Winners Of DOD Awards

Last updated on Wednesday, June 21, 2006

(CRANE) - Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center received three Department of Defense Value Engineering Awards during recent ceremonies at the Pentagon in Wasington, D.C.

Walker Charged With Murder

Last updated on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

(TERRE HAUTE) - Vigo County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against the Terre Haute man charged with killing his four-year-old son.

Inmate Dies In Isolation Cell

Last updated on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

(WASHINGTON) - An autopsy has been completed on an inmate who’d asked to be put in an isolation cell at the Daviess County Jail.

Road Accident Kills Three Young Girls

Last updated on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

(JASPER) - Three teenage girls were killed Monday afternoon and two teenage boys were injured in a crash that occurred in Dubois County.

Water To Be Shut Off Wedesday

Last updated on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Water Authority has announced that water will be shut off Wednesday for the Broomsage, Mt. Pleasant and Walner Quarry road areas as workers continue the Bedford General Motors Powertrain PCP clean-up efforts.

A Flood Of Money Needed For Flooding Problems

Last updated on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A flooding problem at Eastern Avenue in Bedford has been addressed by the Bedford Board of Works and Safety for the past few months.

Board of Works and Safety Refuses To Put Up New Signs

Last updated on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Several requests for no parking and handicap parking were denied by the Bedford Board of Works and Safety.

Bedford Gets Two New Police Officers

Last updated on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Two policeman were officially hired by the city yesterday.

Ribbon-Cutting At Mitchell Medical Practice Building

Last updated on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

(MITCHELL) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the newly-built Mitchell Medical Practice building.

I.U. Research Discovers Investor Fraud

Last updated on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Research conducted by an Indiana University scholar has begun a nationwide inquiry into investor fraud at U.S. companies.

Bloomington Guardsman AWOL

Last updated on Monday, June 19, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A National Guardsman was arrested in Bloomington for being absent without leave.

Police Still Trying To Understand Stabbing

Last updated on Monday, June 19, 2006

(FREDERICKSBURG) - A Washington County man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his brother.

Nashville Motorist Dies After Hitting Tree

Last updated on Monday, June 19, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A single-vehicle accident in southern Monroe County has killed the driver.

Another Case Of West Nile Discovered

Last updated on Monday, June 19, 2006

(SEYMOUR) - A case of human West Nile virus in Jackson County, southwest of Seymour, has been confirmed.

Medical Group Opens New Office

Last updated on Monday, June 19, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The Bedford Medical Group, associated with the Bedford Regional Medical Center, will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon at the Mitchell Medical Practice office at 105 Teke Burton Drive.

New Hospital Begins To Hire

Last updated on Monday, June 19, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County’s newest hospital has started hiring.

Stabbing Spree Lands Man In Jail

Last updated on Friday, June 16, 2006

(HARDINSBURG) - A Hardinsburg man is behind bars following a stabbing spree yesterday.

Police Looking For Lawn Mower Thief

Last updated on Friday, June 16, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Police are looking for a Bloomington man who allegedly stole a Sears lawn mower from the Bedford store.

Midwife To Serve Probation

Last updated on Friday, June 16, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington midwife has pleaded guilty in connection with the death of a newborn in Shelby County.

Trent Jones Waives His Right During Trial

Last updated on Friday, June 16, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - The State Supreme Court has refused to get involved in the civil trial of a Monroe County council member.

State Grant Sends BNL Teachers To Seminars

Last updated on Friday, June 16, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Community Schools board meeting was held last night.

"Back Nine" At Otis Park To Open By July

Last updated on Friday, June 16, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Grass seeding at the Otis Park Golf Course on the last nine holes continues to proceed well.

Springville Homecoming Festival Parade Saturday

Last updated on Friday, June 16, 2006

(SPRINGVILLE) - The Springville Homecoming Festival continues tonight with five musical groups slated to sing.

Car Accident Kills One Near Judah

Last updated on Thursday, June 15, 2006

(JUDAH) - More details have become available on the two-car crash that occurred on Hwy 37 and Old Hwy 37 near Judah yesterday morning.

Amber Alert Nets Brown County Man

Last updated on Thursday, June 15, 2006

(SEYMOUR) - A second Amber Alert was issued Wednesday for three missing Brown County children.

Klumpp Appointed To New State Committee

Last updated on Thursday, June 15, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford Mayor Joe Klumpp has been appointed by Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson to serve on a newly formed committee for the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns.

Men Suffer Injuries Following Near Car/Deer Accident

Last updated on Thursday, June 15, 2006

(LOOGOOTEE) - Two Loogootee men are recovering from their injuries following a car/deer accident last night in Martin County.

Hit-And-Run Trial Moved Up

Last updated on Thursday, June 15, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A woman charged in the hit-and-run death of a man in Bloomington has had her trial moved again.

County Officials Discuss Enhanced 911 Service

Last updated on Wednesday, June 14, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A verbal agreement was made at yesterday’s Lawrence County Commissioners meeting concerning Enhanced 911 service for the county.

Stoplight Upgrading Nears Completion

Last updated on Wednesday, June 14, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Work continues on upgrading the stoplights in and around Bedford that began earlier this spring.

Bedford City Council Reviews Tax Abatements

Last updated on Wednesday, June 14, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford City Council met last night and updated the tax abatement agreements for several businesses including General Motors, Visteon, Sydney company, Ogena, Pynco and Super 8 motel.

Restoration On Old Milwaukee Depot To Begin

Last updated on Wednesday, June 14, 2006

(BEDFORD) - An ordinance was passed at last night’s Bedford City Council meeting to add more money to the restoration of the Old Milwaukee Depot on north “I” street.

Young Girl Found Locked In Automobile At College Mall

Last updated on Wednesday, June 14, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Plainfield man has been charged with neglect after allegedly leaving his young daughter in a steaming car as he shopped at Bloomington’s College Mall.

Drive-by Shootings Continue In Bloomington

Last updated on Tuesday, June 13, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Two more bystanders in Bloomington have been hit with BB’s in a second car shooting.

Steele Lists Major Moves Projects In Southern Indiana

Last updated on Tuesday, June 13, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Indiana Senator Brent Steele has announced the final list of Major Moves highway projects for Lawrence and Orange Counties.

Martinsville Couple Starts Mauling Trial

Last updated on Tuesday, June 13, 2006

(MARTINSVILLE) - The trial for a couple accused in the mauling death of their 83-year-old neighbor in Morgan County will begin soon.

Bedford Man Air-Lifted To Hospital Following Motorcycle Accident

Last updated on Monday, June 12, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man is in a Louisville hospital with hip and leg injures after running into a truck with his motorcycle over the weekend.

Three Arrested After Motel Squabble

Last updated on Monday, June 12, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police arrested three people on drug charges following a squabble at the Super 8 motel on Bellback road in Bedford.

Mitchell To Hold Job Fair

Last updated on Monday, June 12, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell Urban Enterprise Association will be holding a job fair/information center Tuesday afternoon.

Job Fair Welcomes Thousands

Last updated on Monday, June 12, 2006

(WEST BADEN) - Around 4,000 participated in a job fair this weekend in Orange County, hoping to become an employee at the new French Lick Springs Resort and Casino.

County Complex Changes Hours

Last updated on Monday, June 12, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Ron Walker with the Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District has announced new operational hours for the complex drop-off collection station.

County Office To Close For Classes

Last updated on Monday, June 12, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Clerk’s office, at the County Courthouse on the square in Bedford, will be closed this Wednesday.

Baron Hill And Marion Berry To Hold Town Hall Meetings

Last updated on Friday, June 09, 2006

(UNDATED) - Congressman Baron Hill will hold two town hall meetings on Saturday.

BB Gunman Sought After In Bloomington

Last updated on Friday, June 09, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Police are looking for a man who shot at least three people with a BB gun in a drive-by attack.

Bedford Man Arrested For Tieman Tire Burglary

Last updated on Friday, June 09, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Lawrence County Police nabbed a Bedford man who tried to get away with items from Tieman Tire in Mitchell.

Police Searching For Missing Motorcycle

Last updated on Friday, June 09, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police detectives are looking for a missing red and white Honda motorcycle stolen from Kent Combs Auto Sales on 16th Street late Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle is worth nearly $4,000.

Obstuction Of View Causing Accident In Bedford

Last updated on Friday, June 09, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Mitchell woman suffered contusions and bruises to her knee following an accident on 16th Street and James Avenue in Bedford.

Bedford Teen Rolls Automobile

Last updated on Friday, June 09, 2006

(BEDFORD) - An accident on Tunnelton Road near Vinegar Hill Road sent a Bedford teen to the hospital.

BUEA Looking For New Ways Of Funding

Last updated on Friday, June 09, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Jamie Harris with the Bedford Urban Enterprise Association is looking for new funding sources.

Playgrounds In Bedford Begin To Take Shape

Last updated on Friday, June 09, 2006

(BEDFORD) - During last night’s BUEA’s meeting, Beth Snead reported on the Beech Street project and said the equipment has been ordered and should arrive anytime.

G.M. Powertrain Holds PCB Quarterly Meeting

Last updated on Friday, June 09, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The latest update on the PCB cleanup at and near the Bedford General Motors Powertrain was presented during last night’s meeting at the plant.

Storms Cause Problems With Electric Customers

Last updated on Thursday, June 08, 2006

(SEYMOUR) - Strong storms rolled through four southern Indiana counties last night putting nearly 3,200 Duke Energy customers in the dark.

Blue Sky Not Seeing Blue Skies

Last updated on Thursday, June 08, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - Blue Sky Casino, LLC, the partnership between Cook Group, of Bloomington and Lauth Property Group, of Indianapolis may be charged with disciplinary action.

Police Investigating Hate Speech

Last updated on Thursday, June 08, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Police at Indiana University are investigating an apparent case of hate speech.

Press Asking For Public Access To Jill Behrman's Autopsy

Last updated on Thursday, June 08, 2006

(MARTINSVILLE) - A hearing will be held today to determine whether records from I.U. student Jill Behrman’s autopsy will be made public.

Accused Killer Of Family Members Begins Trial Soon

Last updated on Thursday, June 08, 2006

(CORYDON) - A Harrison County man accused of killing his father and grandmother-in-law and seriously wounding his mother-in-law is set to stand trial early next week.

Bedford Man Rolls With Tractor

Last updated on Thursday, June 08, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Clark Brown, Sr., from Bedford, is recovering from his injures today after he became pinned underneath his tractor.

Motorscooter Gets Lodged In RR Tracks

Last updated on Thursday, June 08, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Mitchell man received medical treatment following an accident on 16th and “J” Streets.

Motorcycle Receives Damage In Accident

Last updated on Thursday, June 08, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Another two-wheeled accident occurred in front of the Bedford Wal-Mart.

General Motors To Hold PCB Meeting Tonight

Last updated on Thursday, June 08, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford G.M. Powertrain will hold another in a series of PCB cleanup meetings Thursday evening.

County Detectives Looking For Bank Robber

Last updated on Wednesday, June 07, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County authorities are looking for the person responsible for a robbery at a Chase Bank branch on Monday.

Room Air Conditioners Available From Hoosier Uplands

Last updated on Wednesday, June 07, 2006

(UNDATED) - Hoosier Uplands will once again be offering limited assistance this month through the summer cooling program.

Bloomington Seniors Had The "Balls"

Last updated on Wednesday, June 07, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A senior prank at Bloomington South High School on Monday left even the school’s principal laughing.

Bedford GM Plant To Get A $50-Million Renovation

Last updated on Tuesday, June 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - GM Powertrain announced Monday afternoon that nearly $50-million dollars will be spent retooling the Bedford plant.

City Officials Agree On Band Band Shell Contrator

Last updated on Tuesday, June 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - After months of examining the two bids to repair the Otis Park Band Shell the Bedford Board of Works and Safety has decided to award the contract to Atlas Service.

Milwaukee Depot Getting A Face Lift

Last updated on Tuesday, June 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - It has been nearly ten years in the making. Phase I of upgrading the old Milwaukee Depot at 13th and “J” streets in Bedford will finally begin.

Bloomington Police Looking For Attempted Arson Fire Teens

Last updated on Tuesday, June 06, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County authorities are looking for four teens they believe are responsible for an attempted arson fire at an apartment complex construction site.

Advance Auto Asks Bedford For Sign Variance

Last updated on Tuesday, June 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals deliberated on a sign variance last night for Advance Auto that is planning to build a new store where the old Marathon building was on 16th Street.

Mitchell Preparing For Mosquito Spraying

Last updated on Tuesday, June 06, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The city of Mitchell will begin spraying for mosquitoes.

Mitchell Beginning To See The Light

Last updated on Tuesday, June 06, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Street lamps damaged during the spring tornado that ripped through the city of Mitchell are beginning to be replaced.

Mitchell Still Looking At Consolidating Fire Stations

Last updated on Tuesday, June 06, 2006

(MITCHELL) - There was more discussion at last night’s Mitchell Town Board meeting on consolidating the Marion Volunteer Fire Department with the Mitchell Fire Department.

Washington Boy Dies After Being Shot

Last updated on Monday, June 05, 2006

(WASHINGTON) - A boy is dead following an accidental firing of a Colt .380 handgun.

G.M. Officials To Report On PCP Cleanup

Last updated on Monday, June 05, 2006

(BEDFORD) - G.M. Powertrain will be holding a general information session Thursday to provide an update on the environmental investigation at and near the Bedford plant.

Job Fair At FLSH & WBSH

Last updated on Monday, June 05, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - A job fair will be held this Friday and Saturday for the French Lick Casino.

Police Looking For Stolen DVDs And Gun

Last updated on Monday, June 05, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police detectives are looking for the person or persons responsible for the theft of nearly 50 DVD’s and a Jennings 9mm handgun worth about $300.00.

Knight Cleared By Court

Last updated on Monday, June 05, 2006

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana University trustees have been cleared of any wrong-doing in connection to meetings that led to the firing of basketball coach Bob Knight.

Woman Takes Plants From Grocery Store

Last updated on Monday, June 05, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Police are investigating a report of plants stolen from Bueler’s Buy-Low on Fifth Street over the weekend.

Man Holds Knife To Granddaughter

Last updated on Monday, June 05, 2006

(WILLIAMS) - Lawrence County police are investigating an incident that occurred on Sunday afternoon.

BNL Leatherman Jackets Now Available For High School Athletes

Last updated on Monday, June 05, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford North Lawrence High School athletes will be able to pick up their letterman’s jacket in the BNL Athletic office, today through Friday.

Martin County Woman Dies In Highway Crash

Last updated on Friday, June 02, 2006

(LOOGOOTEE) - A Loogootee resident is dead following an auto accident on Highway 150 between Shoals and West Baden.

Bloominton Man Charged With Bogus Loans

Last updated on Friday, June 02, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man has been sentenced to a year of house arrest and will pay back almost $150,000 he stole from a financial institution.

Boil Order Lifted For Area

Last updated on Friday, June 02, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The boil order for the Broom Sage and Mount Pleasant road area has been lifted.

Bedford Police Arrest Drug Dealer

Last updated on Friday, June 02, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A drug investigation by the Bedford Police Department found a Bedford resident in possession of a variety of drugs.

Woman Shoots Herself In The Hand

Last updated on Friday, June 02, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Lawrence County resident is recovering for a gun shot wound after shooting herself in the hand.

Tissue Recipients Suing Hospital

Last updated on Friday, June 02, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Hospital is no longer a defendant in one suit alleging it transplanted incorrectly screened tissue.

BNL Athletes Can Receive Their Letter Jackets

Last updated on Friday, June 02, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford North Lawrence High School sports coaches are alerting BNL athletes that the letter giving them permission to pick up their letterman’s jacket may be picked up in the BNL athletic office, Monday through Friday of next week.

WorkOne To Hold Workshops

Last updated on Friday, June 02, 2006

(UNDATED) - WorkOne in Bedford and WorkOne in Paoli will be offering workshops to help job seekers get the most out of attending a job fair.

Hostettler To Help Constituents

Last updated on Friday, June 02, 2006

(BLOOMFIELD) - U.S. Representative John Hostettler will hold four town hall meetings in Greene, Martin, Fountain and Warren Counties.

Teen Appears In Court For Stealing A Lincoln And Cell Phone

Last updated on Thursday, June 01, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A 16-year old Bloomington boy accused of robbing and sexually assaulting a woman made an initial court appearance.

Scholarships Awarded To Area Students In Five Counties

Last updated on Thursday, June 01, 2006

(UNDATED) - Hoosier Uplands has offered scholarships to 11 high school graduating students in a five county area.

Job Fair/Information Center To Be Held In Mitchell

Last updated on Thursday, June 01, 2006

(MITCHELL) - On Tuesday, June 13th, the Mitchell Urban Enterprise Association will sponsor a Job Fair/Information Center at the Mitchell Community Building from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.

IU Student Wins In Solo Performance

Last updated on Thursday, June 01, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - An Indiana University MBA student has made an impressive showing in a national advertising competition.


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