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NLCS Teachers And Administrators Talk Salaries
(BEDFORD) - It was a busy day for teachers and administrators at the North Lawrence Community Schools Wednesday.
Police Still Investigating Woman Who Hit Two School Buses
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington investigators are examining whether a woman who crashed her car into two school buses in 30 minutes Monday was affected by drugs or alcohol.
Columbus Man Charged With Internet Fruad
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man who’s a career criminal has been sentenced to three years in the slammer for bilking customers of his E-Bay auction business out of more than $5,000.
Bloomington Doctor Fired For Unsafe Practices
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Bloomington Surgery Center has fired a doctor who the State Health Department says used the same syringe on multiple patients.
2006 Bedford Area Christmas Lighting Contest
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is once again holding its Christmas Lighting Contest for area residents and businesses.
Lawrence Co. Hwy. and Street Directors Take Care Of Snowy Roads
(BEDFORD) - With the impending snow expected for tonight and Friday, two men are keeping an eye out for the roads in Bedford and Lawrence County.
Local Physician Offering To Be Behind Bars
(BEDFORD) - Bedford physician Kim Scherschel will be behind bars today to raise money for the March of Dimes.
Bloomington Woman Hits Two School Buses
(BLOOMINGTON) - Police say a Bloomington woman was involved in two separate crashes with school buses.
Stolen Grain Truck Sought By Police
(UNDATED) - Authorities in Greene and Lawrence counties are looking for a stolen semi truck carrying six hundred bushels of soybeans.
Arsonist Started Martinsville Fire
(MARTINSVILLE) - State Fire officials say a fire which forced a Morgan County man to jump out of his home while holding his young daughter is the work of an arsonist.
I.U. Student Receives Confiscated Items From FBI
(BLOOMINGTON) - The FBI says it’s terminating an investigation of an Indiana University graduate student.
Columbus Man Appeals Murder Conviction
(COLUMBUS) - Another trial date has been set for a man convicted of killed his wife.
Woman Runs From Police Impersonator
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus police are looking for a man who allegedly impersonated an officer and pulled a woman over.
126 Entries Set For Bedford Christmas Parade
(BEDFORD) - One-hundred-twenty-six parade units are set to go this Saturday night during the annual Festival of Lights Bedford Christmas Parade.
Law. Co. Council Meets For This Year's Last Scheduled Meeting
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Council met in their official last meeting Tuesday night and finished out the year with mostly routine business.
Bells Aren't Always Ringing At Salvation Army Kettles
(BEDFORD) - Most people are familiar with the ringing bells during Christmas time at the Salvation Army red kettles, but in Bedford the sound is a bit different.
Head-On Collision Sends Oolitic Woman To Louisville Hospital
(MARENGO) - An Oolitic woman was sent to a Louisville hospital yesterday after being hit head-on in her vehicle.
Bank Gets Hit For Third Time
(JASPER) - Jasper police say a bank robber has struck a third time on the city’s north side.
Bloomington Man Sent To Psychiatric Ward
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police may file criminal charges against a man who allegedly threw gasoline on his clothing and threatened to light himself on fire.
C.I.T.E. cites Otwell Woman On Alcohol Charges
(HILLHAM) - A saturation patrol in Orange County resulted in the arrest of an Otwell woman on alcohol charges.
"Cheer Fund" Getting Cheerier!
(COLUMBUS) - Fire officials in Columbus say the help is coming in from far and wide to re-fill the city’s “Cheer Fund” coffers.
New Construction At O'Bannon State Park
(CORYDON) - Construction crews are plunging into a $3.3-million project to bring back a popular O’Bannon Woods State Park feature.
The Old Oaken Bucket Of A Different Kind
(BLOOMINGTON) - Purdue may own the Old Oaken Bucket again this year, but I.U. can lay claim to a different kind of bucket.
Mother/Son Charged With Selling Drugs
(HUNTINGBURG) - A mother and son team from Dubois County has been arrested for illegally selling prescription pain medication.
Life-Sentence Prisoner Wants Charge Reduced
(SEYMOUR) - A man serving a life sentence in prison for molesting and murdering a 10-year-old Crothersville girl wants the time reduced.
Shoals Man Arrested For Drugs
(SHOALS) - A Shoals man was put behind bars Thanksgiving Day after he was stopped for a traffic violation.
Teen Injured In ATV Accident
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man is recovering from injuries he suffered after being thrown from his all-terrain vehicle.
Support For Columbus "Cheer Fund"
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus fire officials say there’s been an outpouring of support for the city’s “Cheer Fund,” which collects donations to give to needy teens during the holidays.
Checks Stolen From Mental Health Dept.
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police Detectives are working on a report of two checks taken from the Mental Health Department located on Hillcrest Road.
Bedford Fire Department Alerting Thankgiving Cooks
(BEDFORD) - On this Thanksgiving Day, many families are preparing the main turkey by various means.
Police Looking For Owner Of Foreign Car
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police are looking for the owner of a 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante 4-door.
Bedford Man Arrested For Stealing Guns
(BEDFORD) - After about a two month investigation, police have arrested a Bedford man on theft charges.
Police Search For Missing Ladies Rings
(WILLIAMS) - Three ladies rings have been reported missing from a Williams resident.
Brown County Convicted Wife Killer Sentenced
(NASHVILLE) - A Brown County man was sentenced to 55 years in prison for killing his wife.
Surveillance Tapes Examined In Robbery
(ELLETTSVILLE) - Police are examining surveillance tapes which shows a man robbing an Ellettsville bank.
Cheer Fund Missing Donations
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus fire officials are reeling from the theft of scores of gifts donated to a firefighter’s charity.
County Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
(BEDFORD) - A reminder that all Bedford City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
Medicare Beneficiaries Can Compare Plans Today
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Area 10 Agency on Aging and the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreational Department have partnered with the Medicare Rx Access Network of Indiana to assist Medicare beneficiaries in understanding the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Black Ice Cause For Accidents Throughout County
(UNDATED) - Black ice is blamed for nearly a dozen accidents that occurred around Lawrence County yesterday morning.
Icy Roads Cause Fatal Crash
(SELLERSBURG) - Indiana State Police were called to a report of a fatal crash due to the icy roads.
School Bus Involved In Accident
(LEXINGTON) - A school bus loaded with children was involved in a three-vehicle pile-up.
Bedford Police Investigate Alleged Rape
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police continue to investigate a report of a rape that occurred nearly two weeks ago.
Van Spins 180 Degrees In Accident
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man suffered a thumb injury following an accident on 24th Street and Mitchell Road.
Bedford Christmas Parade Deadline Extended
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Festival of Lights Christmas Parade chairman Gary Ochs has extended the deadline for those wanting to participate in this year’s parade.
Bedford Board Of Works Discuss Stop Signs
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Board of Works and Safety met yesterday and discussed the number of accidents that have occurred on 16th Street and John Williams Boulevard.
Power Outage Near Springville
(SPRINGVILLE) - A power outage was reported overnight near the Springville area.
Bank Robbed In Ellettsville
(ELLETTSVILLE) - Police in Ellettsville are searching for a man who robbed a bank during a lunch hour rush.
Bloomington Car Stolen, Wrecked And Burned
(BLOOMINGTON) - A stolen car crashed into the side of a Bloomington house, igniting the vehicle and damaging the home’s wall.
Orleans Police Chief Justified In Man's Death
(ORLEANS) - An Indiana State Police investigator says a preliminary investigation reveals that Orleans Police Chief Roy McFarland was justified in using deadly force against an Orange County man who tried several times to injure law enforcement officers.
Students Listed On Death Note
(SEYMOUR) - A concerned parent alerted State Police of a threatening note written with names of students that allegedly would be killed from Brownstown and Crothersville high schools.
Office Manager Charged With Theft
(GEORGETOWN) - A Georgetown woman has turned herself in to police following an investigation into an alleged theft of monies from the Southern Indiana Gymnastics School in New Albany.
Subcontractor Fined For Bloomington Wal-Mart Accident
(BLOOMINGTON) - An Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Division report says workers severely burned in an August accident at the new Bloomington Wal-Mart store weren’t wearing proper equipment, and other safety procedures weren’t followed.
Bedford Festival of Lights Christmas Parade Entry Deadline Approaches
(BEDFORD) - “What Does Christmas Mean To You?” That is the title of this year’s Bedford Festival of Lights Christmas Parade.
Boil Order Issued For South Lawrence Customers
A boil order has been issued for customers in the South Lawrence HWY 60 West area.
Orleans Man Dead After Shootout
(ORLEANS) - An Orleans man is dead after police tried to serve a search warrant.
Drugs And Drug Money Confiscated By Police
(MADISON) - Southern Indiana Police collected a large amount of drugs and suspected drug money during a Wednesday bust.
Woman Crashes Through Two Driveways
(BEDFORD) - A Whiteland woman had quite a ride after she fell asleep at the wheel.
Three Injured In Two-Car Crash
(BEDFORD) - Three people were involved in an accident that occurred on South “I” Street in Bedford.
Times-Mail Fire Hydrant Damaged
(BEDFORD) - A fire hydrant was damaged in an accident that occurred at the Times-Mail office in Bedford.
Obedience School Set For Disobedient Dogs
(BEDFORD) - Have you got a dog that refuses to respond to your commands?
Shooting Reported In Loogootee
(LOOGOOTEE) - One person is dead, one severely injured following a possible rape in Loogootee.
Bloomington Couple Arrested For Children's Bruises
(BLOOMINGTON) - A child’ mother and boyfriend have been arrested after Bloomington authorities discovered three young children with bruises.
Police Work Several Incidents
(BEDFORD) - Police detectives are working on two reports of theft at both Jay C Foodstores on 16th Street in Bedford.
Skillman To Promote New E85 Pump At Crane
(CRANE) - Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman will be at Crane Naval base Friday for the grand opening of the new E85 pump at Naval Support Activity Crane.
Bedford City Council Denies Loan For New Fire Truck
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Fire Chief Bill Stigall spoke at the Bedford City Council meeting last night to convince the board to apply for a loan to pay for a new fire truck.
Two Vandalisms Investigated By Police Authorities
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are working on two reports of vandalism at Skyhaven Auction Center on Washington Avenue and Gould’s Auto Sales on Lincoln Avenue.
Accident Involves Missing Driver
(BEDFORD) - Major Dennis Parsley reports a rather interesting incident at Dunn Memorial Hospital occurring when two employee’s vehicles were involved in an accident, neither employee was driving the vehicles at the time.
Bloomington Residents/Students Alerted Of Higher No. Of Break-ins
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Police say they’re worried about what appears to be an increase in the number of home break-ins by Indiana University students.
Non-smoking Group Pushing For A Smoke Free Bedford
(BEDFORD) - A group consisting of smokefreebedford.org chairman John McMillen, American Heart Association Community Advocacy Director Sam Denton and Lawrence County Health Department Director Dr. Alan Smith where at the Bedford City Council meeting last night discussing that Bedford become a smoke free city.
Local Farm Helps Trees For Troops
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The FedEx express hub in Indianapolis is launching the company’s Trees For Troops program.
F.L. Hotel Offers Online Reservations
(FRENCH LICK) - The French Lick Resort and Casino has begun accepting online reservations at its web site.
Monroe Co. Library Receives National Award
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Monroe County Public Library has garnered some national acclaim.
Two Bedford Men Arrested For Growing Marijuana
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police have busted two marijuana growing operations in Bedford.
Mitchell Bridge Discussed At Commissioners Meeting
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Commissioners met in a rare nighttime meeting last night with a lengthy rooster of appointments.
County Brownfields Examined
(BEDFORD) - Greg Jones, with the Southern Indiana Development Commission, reported to the Lawrence County Commissioners a request to apply for an EPA grant to study the brownfield areas in a five county area including Lawrence County.
Shawswick VFD Trying To Purchase Property
(BEDFORD) - Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bobby Brown talked with the Lawrence County Commissioners in last night’s meeting about obtaining property in the Sunny Acres Drive area to be able to construct a new building for the fire department.
New Cameras Added To County Offices
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Assistant Police Chief Mike Terry updated the County Commissioners on the progress of installing new cameras in the Courthouse annex and Judge Sleva’s office.
Commissioners Set Holiday Dates
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Commissions reviewed holiday vacation dates for 2007.
Woman Sends Package To Lawrence Co. Comm. Pres.
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Commissioner Janie Criag-Chenault received a rather unique package at her home recently.
Mitchell School Board Hears From Several Businesses
(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell School Board passed two disposition recommendations concerning the 2006-2007 salaries for employees and administrators.
Two Teens Involved With Crash
(BEDFORD) - Two teenagers were injured over the weekend in a one-car accident on Guthrie Road and Sasser Addition Road.
Boyfriend May Be Involved With Death
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus police are interviewing the boyfriend of a woman found dead Sunday.
Convicted Sex Offender Back In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man accused of improperly touching a teenage girl who thought she was at a job interview has been booked into the Monroe County jail.
Bloomington Youth Disturbs Class
(BLOOMINGTON) - A 9-year-old Bloomington boy has been referred to juvenile probation after an incident at Summit Elementary School.
Bedford Urban Enterprise Association Meets At French Lick Springs Resort
(FRENCH LICK) - The Bedford Urban Enterprise Association held their final meeting of the year at the French Lick Springs Resort yesterday afternoon.
Error Is Costing Cummins
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus-based diesel engine manufacturer has overpaid about 85 pensioners by about $2-million dollars.
WoodCrest Farm Sending Trees To Iraq
(BEDFORD) - WoodCrest Farm of Bedford will be joining other tree farms in sending Christmas trees to the troops in Iraq.
Indy Woman Arrested For Possible Drugs
(HURON) - An Indianapolis woman was put behind bars at the Lawrence County Security Center following a situation involving possible drugs.
Two Arrested On Drug Charges
(BEDFORD) - A traffic stop by Bedford police resulted in the arrest of a Bedford man and a teen.
Accused Manager Found In Kentucky
(ELIZABETHTOWN, KENTUCKY) - A Bloomington man wanted for giving an inappropriate massage to a woman he was supposed to be interviewing has been arrested in Kentucky.
Three Injured In Truck Accident
(BEDFORD) - Three people were injured in an accident that occurred near the Otis Park Golf Course.
5-Car Crash, No One Injured
(BEDFORD) - Five autos were involved in an accident with a school bus and no one was injured.
Police Investigate Thefts
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police investigated a couple of thefts reported in the last couple of days.
Accident Victim Leaves Scene
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police were called to an accident on State Road 158 East and Salt Creek Bridge.
FBI Investigating Voting Quirks
(BLOOMINGTON) - The FBI is investigating irregularities in the counting of absentee votes in Monroe County.
Memorial Flag Pole To Be Dedicated In French Lick
(FRENCH LICK) - The French Lick Resort Casino will dedicate a flag pole on Friday, honoring the men and women who serve in the military.
Westinghouse Factory To Be Demolished
(BLOOMINGTON) - Demolition work began Tuesday at a former electrical components factory in Bloomington.
2006 Lawrence County Election Results
(6:05AM) - Here are the latest results from the 2006 mid-term election for Lawrence County.
Update On Lawrence County Poll Changes
(UNDATED) - Seven of the 39 precincts in Lawrence County have changed places to allow better access for voters.
Lawrence Co. Looking Good With Voters
(BEDFORD) - If the absentee vote is any indication, voters may head out in droves today.
Mitchell Town Board Turns Down Water Study Ordinance
(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell Town Board failed to pass a water study ordinance in last night’s town board meeting.
Major Meeting for Hwy. 37/145 Association Wednesday
(FRENCH LICK) - The Highway 37/145 Association will be holding a special meeting Wednesday.
Columbus Conterfeiter Caught
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus Police Department officers arrested a man allegedly using six counterfeit $100 bills at a Wal-Mart.
50/50 For Cook And Lauth
(FRENCH LICK) - A 3-member arbitration panel has decided the $382-million French Lick Springs Resort and Casino is owned equally between Cook Group’s Orange County Holdings, LLC and Lauth Resort and Casino.
Bloomington Sex Offender Being Sought
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police are still searching for a convicted sex offender they say fondled a 15-year-old girl at the tanning salon he manages.
Pinned Teen Dies From Injuries
(NASHVILLE) - A 15-year old boy has died from injuries suffered when working on a pair of vehicles with his father and brother.
Two Days Left For Campaigning
(BEDFORD) - Today and tomorrow are all that remain before the Indiana General Election becomes history.
City/County Services To Close Election Day
(BEDFORD) - A reminder, all Bedford City offices will be closed on Tuesday, Election Day.
Skillman Rallys In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - A crowd of about 50 Republican candidates, campaign promoters and Lawrence County residents showed up to see Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman at a rally held last night at the Lawrence County Courthouse.
Second Lawsuit Filed In Wal-Mart Fire
(UNDATED) - A second lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family of a man badly hurt in an electrical fire at a Bloomington Wal-Mart construction site.
Marion Township Races
(BEDFORD) - As Tuesday, November 7th, Election Day, looms ever closer, we take a look at more contested races in Lawrence County.
Salvation Army Offering Holiday Assistance
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Salvation Army Major Debora Wilson is announcing that the organization’s Holiday Assistance office will open for those who come in and register for assistance.
Target Practice Hits Home
(BEDFORD) - Here’s a story that could have been worse than it turned out to be.
Armed Robbery At Chinese Restaurant
(SEYMOUR) - Four people have been arrested following an armed robbery at a Chinese restaurant.
Pit Bull Injures Two
(COLUMBUS) - Two people were injured and one man required surgery following a pit bull attack in Columbus.
Perpetrator Tries To Smuggle Cig Rope
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police are investigating trafficking at the Lawrence County Security Center.
More County Contested Races Listed
(BEDFORD) - Other contested races in the Lawrence County November 7th election include the Third District North Lawrence School race.
Bedford Public Library To Raise Bond Money
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Public Library is working on a nearly $2-million dollar bond issue.
I.U. Holding Dance Marathon
(BLOOMINGTON) - More than two thousand Indiana University students are expected to participate in this weekend’s Dance Marathon.
Rape Reported In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - Bedford detectives are investigating a reported rape this morning.
Armed Robber At Hoosier Carpet
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police detectives continue to search for the armed robber who took off with cash Tuesday morning at Hoosier Carpet on Lincoln Avenue.
School Bus/Auto Accident On So. "I" Street
(BEDFORD) - No one was injured in a school bus/automobile accident that occurred on south “I” Street this morning.
Wi-Fi Coming To Lawrence County
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Commissioners met Tuesday and discussed Wi-Fi internet for the Lawrence County Police.
Grant To Help Pay For County Cameras
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Sheriff’s Assistant Chief Mike Terry has informed the Lawrence County Commissioners the Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-Grant Agreement has been accepted to help pay for new cameras.
Arguing Pair Sent To Jail
(BEDFORD) - After police noticed a fight in progress, two Bedford residents were arrested on drug and alcohol charges.
First Dollar Gambled At F.L. Resort Casino
(FRENCH LICK) - After a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning, the daughter of the late leader of the “Orange Shirts” played the first official dollar at the new French Lick Resort Casino.
Group Wanting To Put Bridge On National Register
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Historic Review Board is looking for a local preservation-minded organization or individual to “partner” with the board to nominate the historic iron bridge at Otis Park to the National Register of Historic Places.
I.U. Career Fair
(BLOOMINGTON) - Seventeen life sciences companies will converge on Indiana University Thursday for a Career Fair.
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