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Florida Accident Brings Out The Best With The Paoli Wal-Mart

Last updated on Friday, September 29, 2006

(PAOLI) - The Paoli Wal-Mart is helping out one of their own after a motorcycle accident in Florida.

Mitchell Persimmon Festival For The Weekend

Last updated on Friday, September 29, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring their Fish Fry this afternoon at the Main Food Tent at the Mitchell Persimmon Festival.

Orange County Pumpkin Festival Activities

Last updated on Friday, September 29, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - The Orange County Pumpkin Festival continues today with a flea market at the French Lick Jay C parking lot at 10:00AM.

Bedford Men's Golf Classic, Part II

Last updated on Friday, September 29, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford City Men’s Golf Classic continues at the Otis Park Golf Course this weekend with nearly 40 men vying for the top spot.

Williams Man Convicted Of Child Molesting

Last updated on Thursday, September 28, 2006

(BEDFORD) - After a seven-day jury trial at the Lawrence Circuit Court, 44-year-old Ronald McCaslin, of Williams, has been found to be guilty of child molesting.

Two Arrested In Washington Co. On Cultivation Charges

Last updated on Thursday, September 28, 2006

(SALEM) - Two Salem men have been arrested for cultivating nearly a quarter-of-a-million dollars worth of marijuana in Washington County.

2006 Mitchell Persimmon Festival Queen Chosen

Last updated on Thursday, September 28, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The Persimmon Festival Queen has been chosen following ceremonies on the Main Street Stage in Mitchell last night.

Events Today At The Mitchell Persimmon Festival

Last updated on Thursday, September 28, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The Hoosier Hills Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive this afternoon at the Mitchell Persimmon Festival today.

BNL Homecoming Parade

Last updated on Thursday, September 28, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford North Lawrence High School will have their Homecoming Parade this afternoon beginning at 4:30PM.

2006 Orange County Pumpkin Festival

Last updated on Thursday, September 28, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - The Orange County Pumpkin Festival is being held this week in French Lick.

PCB Cleanup Quarterly Meeting Tonight

Last updated on Thursday, September 28, 2006

(BEDFORD) - GM Powertrain will be holding a general information session tonight to provide an update on the environmental investigation and cleanup at and near the Bedford Plant.

Bedford To Flush Hydrants

Last updated on Thursday, September 28, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford City Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the city starting on Monday and continue through Sunday, October 8th.

Daily Tours To Resume In French Lick

Last updated on Thursday, September 28, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - The French Lick Springs Hotel will have daily tours of the newly restored historic property.

Jail Receives Meal Money

Last updated on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Sheriff Kent Hawkins was in front of the Lawrence County Council again last night asking for additional money to fund the depleting prisoner meal account and the medical fund.

Money Set Aside For Bridge Construction

Last updated on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Bob Stowe was given permission to spend $98,000 to rebuild the Tunnelton-Denison Road Bridge, better known as the Firetruck Road Bridge.

Doughnuts Lead To Arrest

Last updated on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Both the Bedford Police Department and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department chased after a young Bedford man Tuesday morning after he was asked to stop cutting doughnuts in the Bedford Wal-Mart parking lot.

Police Looking For Stolen Lug Nuts

Last updated on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are investigating several reports of lug nuts being removed from parked automobiles.

Bloomington Teen Charged With Carrying Handgun To School

Last updated on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A 16-year old Bloomington North High School student charged in connection with the discovery of a gun at the school is out of jail.

Behrman Trial Lawyers Looking For Notes

Last updated on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

(MARTINSVILLE) - Another closed-door hearing for the man accused of killing Indiana University student Jill Behrman was held.

Klumpp Part Of Indiana Land Resources Council

Last updated on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

(UNDATED) - Bedford Mayor Joe Klumpp attended the first meeting of the Indiana Land Resources Council Meeting recently.

Little Ones Vie For Persimmon Festival Queen

Last updated on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The Mini-Miss, Little Miss and Junior Miss Queen Contests were held last night in Mitchell as part of the Mitchell Persimmon Festival.

Mitchell Persimmon Festival For Wednesday

Last updated on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Activities continue today at the Mitchell Persimmon Festival.

5th Street Property Must Be Cleaned-up

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford City Plan Commission was updated yesterday on the condition of the property across from Tom’s Sales on 5th street between “I” and “J” Streets.

Unknown Drunk Driver Causes Accident

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman tells police she was run off the road causing her to crash into a power line pole.

Mitchell Man Arrested After Two-Car Accident

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(BEDFORD) - An accident on 16th Street and James Avenue in Bedford resulted in the arrest of a Mitchell man.

Three Arrested For Stealing From WalMart

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested two women and a man at the Bedford WalMart after they were found attempting to steal clothing from the store.

Burglar Takes Man's Ring/Coins

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford detectives report a burglary at a Mitchell Road residence.

Police Break-up Loud Party

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Five young partiers were arrested by Bedford police after neighbors complained of the load noise and possible underage drinking.

Truck Theft Thwarted

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(ORLEANS) - An Orleans teen is behind bars after stealing a 1992 Ford Explorer in Mitchell Monday.

Mitchell Persimmon Festival For Tuesday

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The 60th Mitchell Persimmon Festival continues today with the Marion Township Rural Fire Department cooking their pork dinners at the 7th Street Tent beginning at 4:30PM.

BHOC Wins Purchase For New Ambulance

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(PAOLI) - The Paoli WalMart Supercenter has won a nationwide contest to help purchase a new ambulance for the Bloomington Hospital of Orange County.

Assistance Available For Medicare Beneficiaries

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Area 10 Agency on Aging and Community United Resource Center have partnered with the Medicare Rx Access Network of Indiana to assist Medicare beneficiaries in understanding the Medicare prescription drug benefit.

Special Fundraiser for Springville VFD

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(SPRINGVILLE) - A special woman is holding a special fundraiser after a special situation.

Bedford Passes New Salaries And Budget

Last updated on Monday, September 25, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford City Council met Friday to pass several salary and budget ordinances for 2007.

Police Discover Marijuana At Marengo Home

Last updated on Monday, September 25, 2006

(MARENGO) - Indiana State Police found more than they bargained for over the weekend when they went to serve an arrest warrant for a Marengo resident.

Mitchell Man Arrested On Battery Charges

Last updated on Monday, September 25, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Mitchell police were called to a report of domestic battery early this morning.

Arrested Jasonville Teen Dies After Auto Accident

Last updated on Monday, September 25, 2006

(LINTON) - Authorities are waiting on an autopsy to determine what caused the death of an 18-year-old Jasonville man who had been booked into the Greene County Jail.

Taste Of Lawrence County Raises $2,000

Last updated on Monday, September 25, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The 4th annual United Way fundraiser Taste of Lawrence County was held Saturday at the Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Monday's Persimmon Festival

Last updated on Monday, September 25, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The very popular Mitchell Persimmon Festival is underway this week with the Mitchell Church of the Nazarene serving their Lasagna Dinner starting at 4:30 this afternoon.

Re-Seeding Otis "Looking Great!"

Last updated on Friday, September 22, 2006

(BEDFORD) - “The back nine are looking great,” that according to Otis Park Golf Professional Steve Terry.

South Lawrence Water Issues Boil Order

Last updated on Friday, September 22, 2006

(MITCHELL) - A boil order has been issued for all South Lawrence water customers south of the White River.

Brain Games V Finals Held Thursday

Last updated on Friday, September 22, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The fifth annual Brain Games has a new winner.

United Way Taste of Lawrence County Saturday

Last updated on Friday, September 22, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The 4th annual United Way fundraiser Taste of Lawrence County will be get underway Saturday at the Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds beginning at 11:00AM.

60th Mitchell Persimmon Festival Underway

Last updated on Friday, September 22, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell Persimmon Festival gets underway this Saturday with the Tennis Tournament at 8:00AM at the City Park.

Mock Accident With Mitchell SADD

Last updated on Friday, September 22, 2006

(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell High School Memorial Chapter of SADD, or Students Against Destructive Decisions, will be taking part in a mock accident on Saturday at 12:00 noon.

Fire Destroys Oolitic Home

Last updated on Thursday, September 21, 2006

(OOLITIC) - Fire fighters from five different volunteer departments were called to an apartment house fire in Oolitic yesterday.

Bedford Man Charged With Hitting Woman

Last updated on Thursday, September 21, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man was arrested on domestic battery charges following an alleged squabble between and him and a woman.

Robber Takes Off With Prescription Drugs

Last updated on Thursday, September 21, 2006

(OOLITIC) - Police are looking for the individual who beat and robbed an Oolitic resident recently.

NWSC Crane Looks At Technology Park

Last updated on Thursday, September 21, 2006

(LOOGOOTEE) - Negotiations have begun to explore the possibility of a technology park at the West Gate of NWSC Crane in Martin County.

BUEA Natasha Johns Tells Her Story In KABOOM

Last updated on Thursday, September 21, 2006

(UNDATED) - Natasha Johns with the Bedford Urban Enterprise Association has been featured in the latest issue of KABOOM.

2006 Owensburg Founder's Day

Last updated on Thursday, September 21, 2006

(OWENSBURG) - The 2006 Owensburg Founder’s Day is this Friday and Saturday with a Fish Fry on Friday at 5:00PM.

Spring Mill Candle Light Tour Saturday

Last updated on Thursday, September 21, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Since 1967, the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa has been holding the Candle Light Tour at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell.

Paoli Indian Summer Festival This Weekend

Last updated on Thursday, September 21, 2006

(PAOLI) - The Paoli Indian Summer Festival will be held at the Jaycee Park for the first time year.

22nd Krankenhausfest Planned for October

Last updated on Thursday, September 21, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The 22nd Annual Krankenhousefest is planned for Saturday, October 7th at the National Guard Armory.

City of Mitchell to Look at Increasing Water Rates

Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Mitchell City Council members met this morning to beginning studying the possibility of issuing bonds for the sewer and water system.

Lawrence County Commissioners Vote On 2007 Budget

Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2006

(BEDFORD) - In a quick and swift adoption hearing last night, the Lawrence County Commissioners passed the 2007 budget.

Boil Order Issued For A Part Of Bedford

Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A boil order has been issued by the Bedford City Utilities.

Three-County Emergency Disaster Planned

Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County LEPC meeting was held at City Hall yesterday afternoon.

Brain Games No. 3

Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The third in a series of Brain Games was held last night at the Bedford Little Theatre.

Husband Calls On Wife

Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2006

(MITCHELL) - A Mitchell woman was taken to the Lawrence County Jail after she and her husband began arguing.

Bedford Police Investigate Two Incidents

Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are working on a couple of incidents that have occurred.

Lawrence Co. Humane Society Looks for More Funding

Last updated on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Humane Society has been looking for other ways to increase its operating budget since a couple of funding opportunities were removed.

Bedford Police Cruisers Sold

Last updated on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bids were opened at yesterday’s Bedford Board of Works and Safety meeting Monday to purchase several used Ford Crown Victoria police cars from the Bedford Police Department.

Milwaukee Depot Restoration Project Receives More Funds

Last updated on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford Urban Enterprise Association Executive Director Jamie Harris, along with a representative from JKI Engineering, was at the Bedford Board of Works and Safety meeting explaining the change order for the Milwaukee Depot restoration project.

Bedford Gets New Police Officer

Last updated on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The newest police officer for Bedford was sworn in by Bedford Mayor Joe Klumpp Monday.

Three Suffer Separate Motorcycle Injures

Last updated on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County police were called to three different motorcycle accidents over the weekend.

Orleans Purse Thief Arrested

Last updated on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

(BEDFORD) - With help from Bedford Police, Indiana State Police were able to arrest an Orleans woman on theft charges.

Mitchell Teen Runs Into Cemetery Wall

Last updated on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Lawrence County Police tracked down a Mitchell resident after he banged his auto on the Mitchell Cemetery wall.

DNA Links Seymour Man To Theft

Last updated on Monday, September 18, 2006

(SEYMOUR) - DNA testing has led to a Seymour man’s arrest in connection with a Scott County elementary school burglary.

Police Alerted Of Cultivated Marijuana

Last updated on Monday, September 18, 2006

(HOPE) - Bartholomew County deputies have uncovered 27 pounds of marijuana plants growing in a remote area of the county.

Bloomington Bank Robber Faces Two More Charges

Last updated on Monday, September 18, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man already facing bank robbery charges has again been arrested.

Students Arrested For Weapons Possession

Last updated on Monday, September 18, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Police have arrested two Bloomington North high school students after police found one of them with a gun in his backpack.

Young Girl Robbed Of Soda

Last updated on Monday, September 18, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A 12-year-old Bloomington girl was thrown from her bicycle and robbed…all for four two-liters of soda.

Terrorism 101

Last updated on Monday, September 18, 2006

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Bedford man who was among the Americans taken hostage in Iran in 1979 recalled his captivity at the annual ceremony in Indianapolis honoring POW’s and MIA’s.

French Lick Springs Casino Online Gambling

Last updated on Monday, September 18, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - Even before the doors open at the new French Lick Springs Casino, the gaming company is offering an opportunity to win $1-million.

NLCS Board To Vote On 2007 Budget

Last updated on Monday, September 18, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Community Schools Board of Schools Trustees will be meeting tonight to discuss the adoption of the 2007 budgets, totaling nearly $33-million dollars.

High Water Heading To Bedford

Last updated on Saturday, September 16, 2006

(UNDATED) - The East Fork White River crested Wednesday at Seymour with the river level more than falling 3 feet Thursday.

Young Couple Crash Near Fayetteville

Last updated on Saturday, September 16, 2006

(FAYETTEVILLE) - Two young people were injured in an accident on State Road 158 near Sandstone Road west of Fayetteville early Thursday morning.

Brain Games, Part Two

Last updated on Saturday, September 16, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The second in a series of Brain Games was held Thursday night at the Bedford Little Theater.

French Lick Springs Casino Fine For Credit

Last updated on Friday, September 15, 2006

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Gaming Commission says it will fine the operators of the French Lick Springs Casino, $10,000, for failing to get the casino’s funding in line on time.

BUEA Board Looking For Next Year's Funding

Last updated on Friday, September 15, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Urban Enterprise Association Board of Directors met last night in a public meeting to discuss future funding for the organization.

Bedford Convention Center Grant Application

Last updated on Friday, September 15, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Trena Carter with the Administrative Resources Association in Columbus was at the Bedford Urban Enterprise Association’s Board Meeting last night.

Kid's Day in Bedford

Last updated on Friday, September 15, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Beth Snead with the Bedford Urban Enterprise Association says a Kids Day will be held in October.

Ford Motor Company Restructures Plants

Last updated on Friday, September 15, 2006

(UNDATED) - The Ford Motor Company Thursday announced an accelerated nationwide plant closure plan.

French Lick Casino Fined For Finance Package

Last updated on Thursday, September 14, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - Gaming Commission Director Ernie Yelton is expected to fine the new French Lick Casino today.

Crane Falls At Construction Site

Last updated on Thursday, September 14, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A crane collapsed at the Blucher Poole sewage plant in Bloomington.

Check Presented To Bedford Urban Enterprise Association

Last updated on Thursday, September 14, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A check for $1,000 was presented to Bedford Urban Enterprise Association Director Jamie Harris on Wednesday.

BUEA To Hold Important Financial Meeting Tonight

Last updated on Thursday, September 14, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Urban Enterprise Association Board of Directors will be meeting tonight to discuss future funding for the organization.

Marijuana Found In Woman's Vehicle

Last updated on Thursday, September 14, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A Bloomington woman was arrested for speeding in a school zone and being in possession of marijuana.

Woman Leaves The Scene Of An Accident

Last updated on Thursday, September 14, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A traffic accident resulted in a Bedford woman being charged with leaving the scene of the accident and operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges.

Woman Hits Relative With Phone

Last updated on Thursday, September 14, 2006

(HELTONVILLE) - An elderly Heltonville woman has been charged with battery after she allegedly beat another woman over the head with a cordless phone.

Second Brain Games Tonight

Last updated on Thursday, September 14, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The second in a series of Brain Games will be held tonight at the Bedford Little Theater beginning at 6:30PM.

Bedford Fire Chief Pleads His Case

Last updated on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A lengthy finalization of the city budget was held last night at the Bedford City Hall.

Company Statements Approved By Board

Last updated on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Representatives from Metal Technology and Johnny’s Signs were present at the Bedford City Council meeting concerning their Statement of Benefits compliance.

General Fund In Check By City of Bedford

Last updated on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A line by line study of the Bedford City general fund was turned into a decreasing appropriations resolution.

Bedford Pumps Life Back Into Park Board

Last updated on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Since the Otis Park Golf Course closed the back nine holes this summer, the course has lost a large portion of their revenue.

BUEA Director Asks For Support

Last updated on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Jamie Harris with the Bedford Urban Enterprise Zone spoke to the Bedford City Council last night asking support for a renewal application for the enterprise zone.

Teams Advance In Brain Games

Last updated on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Brain Games began at the Bedford Little Theater last night.

Indian Summer Festival in Paoli

Last updated on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

(PAOLI) - The Indian Summer Festival in Paoli has been expanded to run from this weekend to Saturday, September 23rd.

County Treasurer Dies Near Paoli

Last updated on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

(PAOLI) - Jay County Treasurer Frances Milthaler has been killed in an accident near Paoli.

Woman Found Hiding In Car Lot

Last updated on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police were called to a report of a man allegedly being battered by a female acquaintance.

Head-On Accident At Hardee's

Last updated on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A head-on collision at Hardee’s restaurant in Bedford injured a Bedford teen.

Five Found With Illegal Drugs

Last updated on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Five people were caught on illegal drug activity at a trailer court in Mitchell around 1:00AM this morning.

Mitchell Woman Arrested on Alcohol Charges

Last updated on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

(MITCHELL) - A Mitchell woman was arrested by Lawrence County Police after she rammed a parked car in a parking lot at 5th and Main Streets in Mitchell.

Vehicles Break Mirrors

Last updated on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Two vehicles are missing mirrors today following an accident on South “I” Street and Bright Lane, south of Bedford.

Change of Venue Sought for Highway Sniper

Last updated on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

(BROWNSTOWN) - During a Monday hearing, prosecutors trying the alleged highway sniper argued against a change of venue for the trial.

"It's A Festival!"

Last updated on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

(PAOLI) - The Indian Summer Festival in Paoli is this weekend.

Paoli Men Charged With Stealing Metal

Last updated on Monday, September 11, 2006

(PAOLI) - Six men fired from Paoli in August are now charged with theft of town property.

Spencer Man Dies After Police Chase

Last updated on Monday, September 11, 2006

(SPENCER) - An Indiana State Police officer shot and killed a Spencer man who threatened the officer with a knife.

Restaurant Operator Dies At Business

Last updated on Monday, September 11, 2006

(MARTINSVILLE) - A business owner has been shot to death inside his Martinsville restaurant.

Police Arrest Five On Alcohol/Drug Charges

Last updated on Monday, September 11, 2006

(WASHINGTON) - Indiana State Police arrested a Washington man on cocaine charges following a traffic stop.

Donald Ross Golf Course Opens

Last updated on Monday, September 11, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - A VIP invitational event Friday marked the opening of the Donald Ross Golf Course at French Lick, and also marks the first completion of a project within the $382-million restoration and casino development.

Tractor Accident Kills Springville Man

Last updated on Friday, September 08, 2006

(SPRINGVILLE) - A Springville man is dead following a tractor accident.

Bad Brakes Cause Accident

Last updated on Friday, September 08, 2006

(MITCHELL) - A Mitchell resident wrecked her 1982 Mercedes Benz following an accident on State Road 37 and County Line Road.

Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity To Hold Workshop

Last updated on Friday, September 08, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Community Foundation recently gave a grant to Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity for a Financial Management Workshop.

County Clerk's Office To Close

Last updated on Friday, September 08, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Circuit Court Clerk Julie Blackwell Chase reminds county residents that the Clerk’s office will be closed next Tuesday.

Oolitic Town Festival Saturday

Last updated on Friday, September 08, 2006

(OOLITIC) - The Oolitic Town Festival is set for tomorrow.

Mitchell Receives $10-Million

Last updated on Thursday, September 07, 2006

(MITCHELL) - A major announcement was made in Mitchell this morning.

Thieves Steal From Parked Truck

Last updated on Thursday, September 07, 2006

(HELTONVILLE) - Lawrence County Police are investigating a theft of items from a truck parked at the intersection of State Road 58 and State Road 446 near Heltonville.

French Lick Detour Detoured

Last updated on Thursday, September 07, 2006

(FRENCH LICK) - Work continues on State Road 56 in front of the new French Lick Casino.

Cook Contributes To Police Fund

Last updated on Thursday, September 07, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Two weeks after the deaths of two riders cut short a police fundraiser for fallen officers’ survivors, the organization’s financial future has been assured with a million-dollar corporate donation.

NLCS Board Meeting Tonight

Last updated on Thursday, September 07, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Community Schools Board of School Trustees meeting will be held tonight at the NLCS Administration Building beginning at 6:30PM.

American Cancer Society Wig Program

Last updated on Thursday, September 07, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The American Cancer Society is offering a wig program to local cancer patients.

Hoosier Uplands To Receive Federal Grant

Last updated on Thursday, September 07, 2006

(MITCHELL) - Hoosier Uplands has been notified that a proposal submitted to the federal level has been approved for funding.

Frentz Gets Murder/Drug Sentence

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(PAOLI) - Mark Frentz, the man accused of killing his best friend Zachary Reynolds in Orleans in January of 2005, has been sentenced to 59 years behind bars.

Law. Co. Recieves Homeland Grant Money

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Valerie Luchauer with the Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency reports the Federal Homeland Security Center has awarded the county with a large grant. She says a committee will decide on what type of vehicle to purchase and how the vehicle will be used. Luchauer says Lawrence County was the largest receipent of the federal dollars in local District eight. The local district comprises of Lawrence, Monroe, Brown, Bartholomew, Jackson, Washington and Orange counties.

Sheriff Asking for Meal and Medical Expenses

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A request for additional money to help pay for prisoner meals and medical expenses at the Lawrence County Jail was given a no recommendation by the Lawrence County Commissioners in yesterday’s meeting.

Bridge Rebuilt After Eight Years

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - For the first time in eight years, the Tunnelton-Denison Road Bridge will get a makeover.

Broomsage Bridge Reconstruction

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Scott Hornsby, with R.W. Armstrong, the company who redesigned the Broomsage Bridge, updated the Lawrence County Commissioners yesterday on the construction of the bridge.

Kentucky Man Arrested In Bedford

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested a Moorehead, Kentucky man on battery charges.

Man Arrested On Battery and Drug Charges

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police report a domestic dispute at a Sugarhill Addition residence.

Police Investigate Car Thefts

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Police are investigating several reports of vehicle thefts.

Special Park Board Meeting Thursday

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Park Department will be holding a special Park Board Meeting this Thursday.

National DAV Officer to be in Bedford

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Veterans Service Officer Bill Baker is alerting local service veterans that National Disabled American Veterans Service Officer Tony Craig will be in town this Friday.

Four Horses of the Apocalype?

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - We don’t know if this was the four horses of the Apocalypse, however, Bedford police were able to round up four horses Wednesday morning that had escaped from a residence near 25th street.

Brain Games To Begin Next Week

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Thirty-two teams for the next Brain Games contest have been chosen.

Oolitic Town Festival Saturday

Last updated on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

(OOLITIC) - The town of Oolitic will be holding their town festival this coming Saturday.

Investigation Into ATV Accident

Last updated on Tuesday, September 05, 2006

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police report a fatal accident occurring over the Labor Day weekend.

Youth Dies From Horseback Riding

Last updated on Tuesday, September 05, 2006

(NASHVILLE) - A four-year-old boy has been killed in a horseback riding accident in Brown County.

Man Arrested for Speeding to Wedding

Last updated on Tuesday, September 05, 2006

(DUBOIS COUNTY) - A Florence, Kentucky man is not moving very fast behind bars after being caught running 113 miles per hour on his Aprilla motorcycle.

Starbucks Opens Friday In Bedford

Last updated on Tuesday, September 05, 2006

(BEDFORD) - The doors to the new Bedford Starbucks Coffee store will open on Friday.

Former Jailer Asking For Clemency

Last updated on Sunday, September 03, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - Battery charges against a former Monroe County jailer will not be dropped.

CPSC Says Toys Safe

Last updated on Sunday, September 03, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Monroe County woman claims she told federal regulators last year that small bendable toys being given to children contained lead.

Marengo Man Charged With Marijuana

Last updated on Sunday, September 03, 2006

(MARENGO) - State Police members of the Criminal Interdiction and Trafficking Enforcement, or C.I.T.E., were patrolling the Crawford County area when they made a routine traffic stop near Marengo.

Jailed Man Gets Additional Charge

Last updated on Saturday, September 02, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A man already in the Monroe County Jail following a conviction for possessing a handgun without a license has been slapped with another criminal count.

Man Hits Wife With Skillet Gets 62 Years

Last updated on Saturday, September 02, 2006

(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man has been sentenced to 62 years in prison for clubbing his wife to death with a skillet.

City Offices To Close For Holiday

Last updated on Saturday, September 02, 2006

(BEDFORD) - A reminder to Bedford residents, all Bedford City offices will be closed next Monday for the Labor Day holiday.

Judge Rules In Knight Case

Last updated on Saturday, September 02, 2006

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington judge has ruled that attorneys to former Indiana University Coach Bob Knight do not have to reveal details to the firing of the famed basketball coach.


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