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Habitat for Humanity Gives Keys To Newest Occupant
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity held their second open house and dedication on Sunday afternoon.
Three Arrested On Heroin Charges
(SEYMOUR) - Police have arrested three Seymour residents on charges of dealing heroin.
Man Tries To Pass Off Fake $100s
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police believe they have caught up with a man accused of cashing counterfeit $100 bills.
Dogwood Festival Receives Queen/Jr. Miss
(ORLEANS) - The 2007 Dogwood Festival in Orleans was blessed with royalty Saturday night.
New Stoplight On HWY 37
(AVOCA) - For motorists traveling on Hwy. 37 near the Avoca turnoff, State Road 54/58, a new set of stoplights have been blinking for about a week.
Few Days Left To Vote Absentee
(BEDFORD) - In just nine days voters in Bedford and Mitchell will be heading to the polls to vote for their favorite candidates.
New Basketball Coach For BNL
(BEDFORD) - A new Boys’ head basketball coach for Bedford North Lawrence High School has been chosen.
North Lawrence School Bus Drivers Upset With Choices
(BEDFORD) - About a dozen bus drivers for the North Lawrence Community Schools were present at last night’s school board meeting.
Bedford Fire Dept. Chief Retiring
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Fire Chief Jack Stigall has officially announced his retirement from the Bedford Fire Department.
NLCS Elementary Schools Nearly Finished
(BEDFORD) - Work continues with the construction on the Fayetteville, Springville and Heltonville elementary schools.
Town Wide Yard Sales In Orleans
(ORLEANS) - The 2007 Dogwood Festival officially gets underway today with the town wide yard sales sponsored by the Orleans Chamber of Commerce.
2007 Rabies Clinic Today and Saturday
(BEDFORD) - The 2007 Rabies Clinic continues tonight and Saturday.
Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity Open House And Dedication
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity will have an open house and dedication of their second renovated duplex.
Two-Car Accident On HWY 37
(JUDAH) - A two-vehicle accident on HWY 37 last night injured one person.
Two Injured In Accident
(BEDFORD) - Two teenagers were hurt when an auto crashed into a bridge culvert on Henderson Creek Road near Bedford.
Columbus Man Held On $500,000 Bond
(COLUMBUS, IN.) - A Columbus man is facing drug charges following a year-long police investigation.
Construction To Begin Soon At Bedford Public Library
(BEDFORD) - Construction on the Bedford Public Library may begin next week.
Orange County Courthouse Renovation
(PAOLI) - The Orange County Courthouse on the Paoli square will be getting a facelift.
2007 Rabies Clinic Continues
(BEDFORD) - A few more days remain for the 2007 Rabies Clinic.
Williams Man Resists Arrest
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford officer got a bit more than he bargained for after he stopped a vehicle Tuesday.
Rural Transit Request May Have To Wait
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Council members are looking into finding money for the Rural Transit Service.
Highway Commissioner And Engineer Jobs May Be Filled
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Council continues to look for new Highway Supervisors.
County Child Services Looking For Short-Term Loan
(BEDFORD) - Steve Adams with the Lawrence County Department of Child Services is asking the county for a temporary loan to help pay for expenses that are mounting up.
South "I" Street Bridge Gets Additional Money
(BEDFORD) - Work continues on the south “I” Street bridge to make it safer for drivers.
Donations Accepted For Justin A. McDowell Scholarship
(BEDFORD) - A scholarship fund has been established at Hoosier Hills Credit Union in memory of a Springville man who recently passed away.
Crash Kills Prom Queen Hopeful
(HELMSBURG) - Friends and family of a Brown County High School prom queen candidate are mourning her death following a one-car crash.
Argument Results In Fired Shots
(ENGLISH) - An argument between two men near English ended up with shots being fired.
Cyclists Injured At Intersection
(BEDFORD) - Two motorcyclists were slightly injured in an accident that occurred at the intersection of 5th and “I” Streets.
Thefts Occur At Bedford Theater And Restaurant
(BEDFORD) - Three reports of theft in and around the Premiere Theater in Bedford have detectives at the Bedford Police Department looking for the thief or thieves.
Police Lockdown Paoli Schools
(PAOLI) - The Paoli Junior-Senior High School and Throop Elementary School were locked down by police after a student had been disciplined and fled the schools.
2007 Dogwood Festival To Begin With Gospel Singing
(ORLEANS) - The 39th annual Dogwood Festival in Orleans is just a few days away.
Three Men Arrested For Murder
(CROTHERSVILLE) - Crothersville police have arrested three men and charged them with murder.
Candlelight Vigil Held At IU
(BLOOMINGTON) - A warm Sunday night in Bloomington served as the backdrop for a candlelight vigil to remember more than 30 people killed at Virginia Tech University last week.
Weather Perfect For History Festival
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County History Festival was held over the weekend with many highlights including a parade, vintage baseball game and battle reenactments.
Largest Turnout For Bedford's WalkAmerica
(BEDFORD) - Nearly 320 Bedford residents showed up at the Bedford National Guard Armory during a very sunny Sunday afternoon to participate in this year’s March of Dimes WalkAmerica.
Bedford Mayoral Forum Broadcast On Star Station 14
(BEDFORD) - For those of you who may have missed last week’s Bedford mayoral forum at the Downtown Convention Center, Star Station Channel 14 on Insight cable is broadcasting the program during the next several days.
Orleans Man Shoots Wife, Then Self
(ORLEANS) - Indiana State Police are investigating a murder-suicide that occurred in Orleans Thursday.
Bedford Home Catches On Fire From Space Heater
(BEDFORD) - Bedford fire fighters were called to a house fire at 612 - “I” Thursday afternoon.
Electronics Stolen From IDNR Jeep
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police are investigating a report of electronic equipment stolen from an Indiana Department of Natural Resources Jeep.
Police Look For Possible Shooter
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County police are investigating a possible shooting near Mitchell.
The Search For Cobb Continues
(SPRINGVILLE) - Conservation officials continue to look for 65-year-old Opal Cobb who has been missing since Monday night.
CC Prosecutor's Office Charges Brownsburg Man
(MOORESVILLE) - Indiana State police arrested 44-year-old Todd Dunn, of Brownsburg.
Mitchell Mayoral Forum At MHS Auditorium
(MITCHELL) - Mitchell voters heard from the six mayoral candidates last night in a forum held by the Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce.
High School Proms This Weekend And Next
(BEDFORD) - One of the highlights of being a high school student is attending the annual prom dance.
2007 Dogwood Festival Queen Contest Approaches
(ORLEANS) - The Dogwood Festival is slated to begin about one week from today in Orleans.
Man Arrested For Animal Neglect
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Monroe County man is facing animal neglect charges after authorities exhumed the carcass of one of his horses and found the animal starved to death.
Hundreds Attend Senior Health And Lifestyle Expo
(BEDFORD) - Several hundred people took advantage of the 19th Annual 1340 AM WBIW Senior Health and Lifestyle Expo at the First Assembly of God in Bedford.
Mitchell Mayor Forum Tonight
(MITCHELL) - A forum will be held tonight for Mitchell residents to hear from the six mayoral candidates.
Police End Hostage Situation
(MOORESVILLE) - A hostage situation in Crawford County ended after seven hours of excitement.
Four Injured In Nursing Home Accident
(LOOGOOTEE) - Four people are recovering from injuries suffered when a car slammed into a Loogootee nursing home.
Lawrence Co. History Festival This Weekend
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County History Festival will once again be held at Murray Park just off 5th Street in Bedford.
Steffey Memorial Fund To Award Four Students
(BLOOMINGTON) - A memorial fund established in the name of late Purdue freshman Wade Steffey will award scholarships to four students from Bloomington.
Police Continue To Search For Missing Judah Man
(BEDFORD) - Indiana Conservation officers continue to search for a Judah man who may have fallen in Salt Creek near the Judah-Logan bottoms area of northern Lawrence County.
Bedford Mayoral Forum Held Tuesday Night
(UNDATED) - All seven of the Bedford mayoral hopefuls appeared at the Bedford Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum held at the Downtown Convention Center last night.
Divers Looking For Missing Man
(BEDFORD) - Indiana Conservation officers are searching for a Lawrence County man missing in Salt Creek located in the Judah-Logan bottoms area of northern Lawrence County.
Bedford Mayoral Debate Tonight
(UNDATED) - Bedford mayoral hopefuls are practicing their answers to questions that will be presented at tonight’s debate.
BNL Students To Check Creek Water
(BEDFORD) - A group of Bedford North Lawrence High School students will be examining Leatherwood Creek this afternoon.
Bedford Applies For Tax Loan
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Board of Works and Safety met Monday afternoon and opened bids from several local banks to obtain a general tax loan.
Bedford To Receive A New TASC Bus
(BEDFORD) - A new TASC bus will be gracing the city streets of Bedford by next fall.
Meeting Set For Law. Co. Poll Inspectors
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Clerk Julie Blackwell-Chase-Brinegar is alerting Bedford and Mitchell poll inspectors that they will be required to attend one of two training sessions to be held tonight.
Bloomington Natives Walk For The Homeless
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Sunday walk in Bloomington brought the town together to address the problem of homelessness.
Man Is Shot To Death
(DAVIESS COUNTY) - Daviess County authorities are investigating the shooting death of an Epson man whose wife is being treated for a life-threatening shotgun wound.
French Lick Man Arrested For Sexual Assault
(FRENCH LICK) - Indiana State Police have arrested a French Lick man on rape charges.
Man Arrested For Stealing From Deputy's Home
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Monroe County sheriff’s deputy on routine traffic patrol put a stop to a burglary at his own home in Bloomington.
Bedford, Mitchell To Hold Mayoral Debates
(UNDATED) - Two mayoral debates will be held this week; one in Bedford the other in Mitchell.
The Mushroom Hunt Is On
(SPENCER) - The great hunt is on… for the largest… heaviest… mushroom.
Candidates Speak At Law. Co. Rep. Women's Club Dinner
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Republican Women’s Club held a Meet the Candidates Night dinner at the Bedford Downtown Convention Center Thursday night.
BUEA Working Toward More Funding
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Urban Enterprise Association Director Jamie Harris continues to study ways the organization can obtain funding.
Bedford Woman Receives State Award
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Urban Enterprise Association has recognized one of their own.
Lawrence County Clerk's Office Closing For Funeral
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Clerk’s office wants to remind those who may have business there today.
Bedford Area Chamber Of Commerce 2007 Community Service Award
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is still accepting nominations for the 2007 Community Service Award.
Accident Injures A Woman And Her Dog
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman was injured in an auto accident on State Road 58 and “X” Street after she fell asleep behind the wheel.
Two Columbus Natives Headed To Iraq
(COLUMBUS) - Two Columbus, Indiana leaders will head to the Middle East in 2008 as members of the Indiana National Guard’s 76th Brigade.
Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Candidates Forum
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce has announced they will be holding a Mayoral Candidates Forum.
Bedford Public Library To Begin Construction
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Public Library will begin a major renovation project in just a few weeks.
Springville Man Dies After Hitting Two Gas Tanks
(SPRINGVILLE) - An accident near Springville killed 23-year-old Justin McDowell, of Springville, Tuesday afternoon.
Two Arrested On Theft And Drug Charges
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested two people on theft and drug charges.
Orleans Man Arrested On Theft And Deception
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Wal-Mart employees alerted police of a possible theft.
Bedford Machine and Tool Company Receives Tax Abatement Resolution
(BEDFORD) - A public hearing was held at the Bedford City Council meeting Tuesday night.
Pregnant Woman's Body Found
(MADISON) - A body found in the Ohio River near the Old Marble Hill nuclear power plant near Madison has been identified as that of a missing pregnant woman.
Nurrenberg Found Guilty
(BEDFORD) - A jury in Bedford has found 24-year-old Gregory Nurrenberg Junior guilty but mentally ill in the murder of 45-year-old Sherry Dickey.
Bloomington Tech Center To Be Built Underground
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University plans to build a $64 million-dollar technology center that be located underground.
Construction Nearly Finished At MHS
(MITCHELL) - Building contractors with the Mitchell Community Schools reported to the school board Monday night.
Screenings For NLCS Kindergarten Students Continue
(BEDFORD) - Kindergarten screenings continue in the North Lawrence Community Elementary Schools.
White River Humane Society Bon Appetit
(BEDFORD) - The White River Humane Society’s Bon Appetit will be held this Friday at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.
Bloomington Teen Alleges Graveyard Incident
(BLOOMINGTON) - Police in Bloomington are investigating a woman’s claims after she said she was grabbed and groped by two men near a graveyard.
Two Warrants Served On Taswell Man
(TASWELL) - A Taswell man was arrested after being pulled over for a routine traffic violation.
Bedford Police Department Civilian Firearms Program
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department is once again offering a civilian firearms program for those interested in learning how to operate their firearms correctly and safely.
Bedford Home Holds International History
(BEDFORD) - Commercial development threatens the birthplace of international-known artist William T. Wiley in Bedford.
Old Bloomington Structure To Be Converted Into Living Space
(BLOOMINGTON) - An historic building in Bloomington will be turned into loft apartments and business offices.
Possible Investigation Of Former Sheriff Hawkins
(BEDFORD) - State Police are investigating allegations on former Lawrence County Sheriff Kent Hawkins.
Nurrenberg Trial To Continue Monday
(BEDFORD) - Lawyers for the man accused of murder have had their request for a mistrial denied.
Accused Man Gets 40 Years For Molestation
(COLUMBUS) - A Bartholomew County man has been sentenced to four decades in jail for molesting a young boy.
Man Sues After Finding Leg Broken
(MARTINSVILLE) - A man who says health care professionals broke his leg while he was a patient at Morgan Hospital and Medical Center has filed suit against the facility.
West Baden Springs Hotel Spring Ball
(WEST BADEN) - For the first time in 75 years the West Baden Springs Hotel will begin accepting reservations for what was dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Good Friday Holiday
(BEDFORD) - Today is Good Friday the start of the Easter Holiday.
Nurrenberg's Mistrial Appeal Denied
(BEDFORD) - Lawyers for a Lawrence County man accused of murder have had their request for a mistrial denied.
KKK Leader Speaks Out
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Ku Klux Klan leader says he has no plans to comply with a request from Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan regarding a spring march by the white supremacist group.
IU Law Professor Accused Of Using School Resources During Investigation
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Indiana University School of Law has announced an internal investigation into whether a faculty member improperly used university resources for his own law practice. accused
Freeze Watch Extends Through Weekend
(UNDATED) - The Freeze Warning that was issued last night will continue as a Freeze Watch through Monday.
Letters Needed To Start Phase 2 Of Depot Renovation
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Urban Enterprise Association, the City of Bedford and ARA are working on Phase 2 of the Old Milwaukee Depot grant application.
Insight Customers To Switch To Comcast
(UNDATED) - Some Insight Communication customers may see their service change names.
Fire Sparks Propane Tank
(TREVLAC) - No one was hurt when a propane tank in the Brown County town of Trevlac caught fire.
Police Officer Arrested For Drug Dealing
(SELLERSBURG) - A Clarksville police officer has been arrested for dealing drugs.
Flood Awareness Week Winners Announced
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer held a Flood Awareness Week Contest recently.
Art Auction Raises Thousands For Steffey Fund
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - An art auction raised over $17,000 dollars toward a memorial fund for Purdue University student Wade Steffey.
Woman Found Dead In Brown County Identified
(BEAN BLOSSOM) - A woman found dead in Brown County has been identified.
Lawrence Co. Commissioners Talk Taxes And Premiums
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Commissioners met in their bi-weekly meeting Tuesday and took care of several items.
LCSD Sheriff Craig Looking For New Padded Room
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Sheriff Sam Craig is looking to replace the old padded room at the Lawrence County Jail.
New Website To Help With New Businesses
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Economic Growth Council President Gene McCracken has been talking with five other counties about a new website that would attract new businesses in the area.
Man Charged After Auto Accident
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man was arrested on numerous charges following an accident on Sandpit and Rockwood Roads.
Bedford City Offices Will Close Friday
(BEDFORD) - Friday is the start of the Easter Holiday.
Brownstown Company Moves To Mexico
(BROWNSTOWN) - Dura Automotive Systems plans to close its factory in Brownstown, ending production of spare tire carriers and toolkits by the end of the year.
KKK Distributing Newsletters Across Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - More Bloomington neighborhoods have been blanketed by newsletters printed by the Ku Klux Klan.
Man Charged With Voyeurism On IU Campus
(BLOOMINGTON) - A New Albany man has been arrested after allegedly taking a photograph of a woman in an Indiana University washroom with his cell phone.
Buyer Stumps For Williams
(BEDFORD) - Indiana Congressman Steve Buyer promoted Bedford Mayoral Candidate Jean Williams at a reception held at the Lawrence County Historical and Genealogical Museum Monday night.
Police Find Stolen Items In Bushes
(PAOLI) - A Marengo man was arrested Monday after he allegedly took off with electronic equipment from the Paoli Wal-Mart Super Center.
IU Seeking 2008 Presidential Debate
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University is making a bid to host a 2008 presidential debate.
Fire Destroys Mitchell Home
(MITCHELL) - Fire fighters were called to a report of a house fire on South 10th Street in Mitchell about 5:00AM Sunday morning.
Man Suffers Injuries After Car Falls On Him
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man was sent to the hospital in critical condition after a car he was working on fell on top of him.
New Patoka Lake Raptor Introduced To Residents
(BIRDSEYE) - Residents were invited to meet the new red-tailed hawk at Patoka Lake over the weekend.
Unregistered Voters Can Still Be Added To The Rolls
(BEDFORD) - One week remains for voters who want to register for the May Primary.
Behrman's Story On TV Tonight
(MARTINSVILLE) - A half-hour documentary surrounding the disappearance and death of Indiana University student Jill Behrman will air tonight.
Road Rage Incident Ends With Arrest
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Solsberry man is in jail after a bout of road rage in Bloomington.
Two Men Arrested On Child Porn Charges
(MARTINSVILLE) - Martinsville police assisting postal inspectors have arrested two men on child pornography charges.
Two Die In Water Related Incidents This Weekend
(BLOOMINGTON) - Two people have died in water-related accidents in the Bloomington area.
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