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Bloomfield School Faces Second Bomb Threat In 2 Weeks
(BLOOMFIELD) - Bloomfield School Superintendent Dan Sichting ordered Bloomfield School evacuated at 8:00 this morning due to a bomb threat.
Bedford Couple's Son Victim In Texas Murder Spree
(SHIRLEY, N.Y.) - Authorities say they believe a Texas man killed the son of a Bedford couple in a 4-day, 2-state murder spree which left 6 people dead.
Friends Call Hembree "Loving Father"
(PAOLI) - Friends and relatives of an Orleans man charged in the child-abuse death of his infant daughter describe him as a loving father without any sign of an abusive temperament.
Bedford Man Faces Death Sentence For Prison Slaying
(PENDLETON) - The Herald Bulletin in Madison County reports the Miami County prosecutor will be seeking the death penalty against a Bedford man.
Special Meeting Of City Board September 6th
(BEDFORD) - The Mayor’s office released a statement last night saying the Bedford Board of Works will hold a special meeting next Thursday, September 6, 2007.
Manger Dies Two Months After Facing Charges
(LOGANSPORT) - A 70-year-old Bedford man charged with stabbing his live-in companion to death two months ago has died.
Prosecutors Rest Case In Hembree Trial
(PAOLI) - Friends and relatives of an Orleans man charged in the child-abuse death of his infant daughter describe him as a loving father without any sign of an abusive temperament.
Bedford Residents Asked To Preserve Water
(BEDFORD) - Bedford residents are being asked to use as little water as possible.
Woman Injured In SR-37 Wreck
(BLOOMINGTON) - A serious accident left one woman injured yesterday afternoon in Bloomington.
Orange County Sheriff Reminds Of Criminal Registrations
(ORANGE COUNTY) - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reporting there are 39 registered sex offenders who either live or work in the county, including 22 who were once convicted of child molestation and one convicted rapist.
Bloomington Man Nabbed For Apartment Robberies
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man was arrested yesterday for robbing three college apartments near the IU campus.
Intoxicated Oolitic Woman Caught With Drugs
(BEDFORD) - An Oolitic woman was arrested last night for possession and public intoxication.
Bloomington Woman Sues Over Salmonella In Peanut Butter
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington woman has filed a lawsuit against the maker of Peter Pan peanut butter, ConAgra foods, claiming she ate some of the product which was contaminated with salmonella.
Lawrence County Council Briefed On Income Tax Switch
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Council was briefed on the issue of the Local-Option Income Tax last night.
State Troopers Gunning For Drunks Labor Day Weekend
(UNDATED) - The Indiana State Police will be gunning for drunks over Labor Day weekend.
Limestone Girls Club Starts Gymnastics Registration
(BEDFORD) - The Limestone Girls Club in Bedford will accept registration for boys and girls gymnastics and tumbling from 3:30PM to 6:00PM today.
Woman Charged With Fatally Shooting Husband
(BLOOMINGTON) - A 55-year-old Monroe County woman faces charges in the shooting death of her husband.
Bedford PD: Too Many Cars Left Unlocked, Stolen
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department is expressing concern over a large increase in vehicle thefts this summer.
Car Catches Fire In Pizza Hut Lot
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Fire Department responded to a car fire at the Pizza Hut parking lot on 16th St. late Monday night.
Drunken Mitchell Man Rolls Pickup
(SHAWSWICK) - A rollover crash Sunday night involved a drunken 21-year-old Mitchell man.
Head On Wreck Injures Two
(SPRINGVILLE) - A head-on collision on Springville Judah Rd. injured two, including a 7-year-old girl Monday morning.
Paoli Man Makes Harassing Calls From Jail
(PAOLI) - A Paoli man was arrested last night and racked up extra charges because he just didn’t know when to quit.
Birdseye Couple Charged With Dealing Meth
(BIRDSEYE) - A couple from Birdseye were arrested by Indiana State Police Jasper, with assistance by Birdseye Town Marshall Bob Jenkins, for methamphetamine charges.
Foundation Approves Grant For Senior Play
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Community Foundation approved a grant to sponsor the VIP senior performance of Noel Coward’s Waiting in the Wings.
Lawrence County To Consider Property Tax Replacement
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Council will discuss the issue of eliminating county property taxes in favor of a county income tax tomorrow evening.
Williams Woman Rolls SUV
(SPICE VALLEY) - A rollover on US-50 required a major response yesterday.
Two Jailed For Drunken Yelling Match
(BEDFORD) - Two people were arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct after disregarding a Bedford Police officer’s advice to quiet down.
Riley House Gets New Shot At Life From Grant
(BEDFORD) - The Central Indiana Community Foundation has awarded Bedford Revitalization, Inc. a $25,000 grant from the Efroymson Fund for the moving and restoration of the William T. Riley house.
Wife Arrested For John Hood Murder
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington woman is being held in the Monroe County jail after she was arrested Thursday night for allegedly murdering her husband.
United Way Announces 400K Goal For Lawrence, Orange Counties
(BEDFORD) - The United Way of Lawrence County has announced a fund-raising goal of $400,000 on Friday.
Injured Bloomington Boy Moved To Long Term Facility
(BLOOMINGTON) - A teenager injured after a fall at the Monroe County Fair has been transferred to a long-term care facility in Greenwood.
IU Students Nailed On Drug And Alcohol Charges
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University Police made 16 student arrests between Thursday and Friday, almost all of which were for drug or alcohol related charges.
Medora Superintendent Arrested On Corruption Charges
(MEDORA) - The superintendant of Medora Community School Corporation was arrested last Friday on criminal charges.
BNL and Mitchell Football Games Delayed Tonight
(BEDFORD) - It’s too hot out to play football while the sun’s still out. At least, so says area schools.
Ribbon Cut For New Heltonville School
(HELTONVILLE) - The North Lawrence School Corporation celebrated the opening of a new elementary school in Heltonville yesterday afternoon.
IUPD Dragnet Nets Number Of Underage Drinking Arrests
(BLOOMINGTON) - What happens when you get thousands of college students moved in with several days before class starts? Parties.
15-Year-Old Skateboards Into Car
(BEDFORD) - A 15-year-old kid hit a car while skateboarding across O St. at the intersection of 16th St.
Unlicensed Driver In Accident Causing Heavy Response
(BEDFORD) - A number of traffic incidents Wednesday night involving unlicensed drivers in Bedford.
Couple Still Loose After Assaulting Two On Highway
(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - A scary incident for a couple traveling on Ridge Rd. near the old Williams School Wednesday night.
Accident On Mitchell Rd. Brings Expensive Damage
(BEDFORD) - An accident near the Snows Drive-In entrance on Mitchell Rd. caused some significant damage.
Heat Advisory For Bedford And Southern Indiana
(BEDFORD) - The national weather service has issued a heat advisory for all of southern Indiana for this afternoon.
Bedford Man Arrested For Child Molestation
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police arrested 42-year-old Steven Rottet to fulfill a pair of outstanding warrants, including one in Monroe County for child molestation.
Bus Driver Charged With Slapping Child
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man faces battery charges for allegedly striking a 9-year-old passenger on the rural transit bus he was driving.
Bloomington To Host Governor Arts Awards Ceremony
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington will become the first city outside of Indianapolis to host the Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards Ceremony.
North Lawrence Water Authority Lifts Boil Order
(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Water Authority has lifted a boil order it issued on Friday 08/17/2007.
Bedford Recycling Broken Into
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Recycling on Summit Ln. was broken into sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Greenwood Man Arrested For Falsely Fingering Sheriff
(SEYMOUR) - Monday afternoon, the Seymour district of the Indiana State Police arrested 35-year-old Samuel Strouse of Greenwood, Indiana.
NSA Crane Lauded For Low Energy Use
(CRANE) - The NSA Crane team out of Crane, Indiana, led by Capt. Mark Walsh, has been selected by the Secretary of the Navy to receive a gold level achievement award for its efforts in energy conservation.
Woman Accused Of Sexualizing Bloomington Boy
(BLOOMINGTON) - A 21-year-old Wisconsin woman faces three criminal charges over an alleged sexual rendezvous with a 14-year-old Bloomington boy.
Activist Climbs Down From Tree
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is defending its decision to arrest a man for climbing into a tree in an attempt to prevent logging in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington.
Bedford Woman Rolls Car Near Indian Creek
(INDIAN CREEK) - The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident call last night on SR-450 in Indian Creek.
Mitchell Dog Attacks Several People
(MITCHELL) - A number of complaints have arisen about a Rottweiler puppy attacking people around the 700 block of Mississippi in Mitchell.
Indiana Sex Offender Featured FBI Fugitive
(SEYMOUR) - Indiana fugitive Charley Hollin, who is wanted for child molestation and kidnapping, has been added to the FBI’s list of featured fugitives.
Local Reading Program Offers Tax Credits to Donors
(BEDFORD) - The Success and Opportunity At Reading program, known as “SOAR,” has been granted more than $11,000 in tax credits to offer to Hoosier donors by the 2007 Neighborhood Assistance Program.
Quire To Represent Indiana At Truck Driving Contest
(BEDFORD) - Bedford truck driver Brent Quire has been selected by Con-Way Freight to represent the state of Indiana at 2007 National Truck Driving Championships.
State Police To Nail Drunk Drivers Statewide
(UNDATED) - The Indiana State Police will clamp down on drunk drivers for the next couple weeks.
Three Kids Arrested For Shooting Out Windows
(BEDFORD) - Three young males were arrested and charged with criminal mischief Sunday night.
Two Arrested For Drug Possession
(BEDFORD) - Two young women were pulled over and arrested on drug charges and other crimes near 16th St. in Bedford.
Police Crack Down On Drunk Driving
(BEDFORD) - This past weekend was not a good one to be out drinking and driving in Southern Indiana.
Bedford Farmer Honored At State Fair
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Bedford’s own David Lee, a local farmer, was honored with a 2007 River Friendly Farmer Award at the Indiana State Fair.
Governor Daniels Rides To Paoli
(PAOLI) - Governor Mitch Daniels will be joining leaders of motorcycling organizations from across the state today for a ride to promote motorcycle safety and awareness.
Two Cars Collide Behind School Bus
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman complained of neck pain following an accident on U.S. Hwy. 50 near Shawswick School Road.
Bedford Salvation Army Gets New Leadership
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Salvation Army on the corner of 17th and “K” Streets has had a change in leadership.
Bloomington Cars Vandalized
(BLOOMINGTON) - Investigators believe teens recently vandalized more than two dozen cars at a Bloomington mobile home park.
Former Bedford Radio Personality Dies
(BEDFORD) - A part of Bedford’s radio history has died.
Electricity Restored In Mitchell
(MITCHELL) - A section of Mitchell lost power Tuesday afternoon after an insulator failed at a nearby Duke Energy substation.
Two Injured, One Charged In Auto Accident
(FRENCK LICK) - Two people were taken to the hospital following a one-car crash between French Lick and Paoli near Tucker Lake.
Two Arrested On Drug And Alcohol Charges
(BEDFORD) - Police stopped two men after they were spotted driving erratically on 15th Street near “J” Street.
Police See Increase In Orange County Traffic Accidents
(ORANGE COUNTY) - An increase in traffic accidents has plagued Orange County for the first seven months of the year.
Burn-Ban Enacted In Orange Co.
(ORANGE COUNTY) - Because of the hot, dry weather a county wide burn-ban is in effect in Orange County until further notice.
Boil Order Lifted
(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Water Authority has lifted the boil order in the Trogdon Lane area from North Pike to the Needmore water tower.
City Workers Receive Raises, Mayor And Clerk-Treasurer Do Not
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford City Council voted on several salary ordinances in last night’s meeting.
Lawrence Co. Council Crunch Numbers
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Council met for a third time Tuesday night to examine next year’s budget.
Drug Charges Slapped On Two
(CAREFREE) - Two men have been arrested for possession and dealing marijuana.
Greenwood Woman Charged With Battery On Bedford Woman
(BEDFORD) - An assault between two females, in Bedford, resulted in the arrest of a Greenwood woman.
Teen Arrested For Stealing Vehicle
(BEDFORD) - A 16-year-old Orleans teen was arrested on stolen vehicle charges after he tried to run from police.
Three-Car Accident Injures One
(BEDFORD) - Only one person was injured in a three-car pile-up that occurred at the intersection of 16th and “H” Streets.
BRI To Hold First Annual Dinner
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Revitalization Incorporated is holding its first BRI Annual Dinner.
Man Drowns In Crawford County River
(ALTON) - Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a report of a possible drowning over the weekend in Little Blue River near the town of Alton in Crawford County.
Practicing Exorcist Pleads Not-Guilty
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man accused in an exorcism case is defending himself.
Another Boil Order Issued In Lawrence County
(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Water Authority has issued another boil order.
Pandemic Flu Tabletop Exercise Held For Area Schools
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Health Department along with Purdue University held a tabletop exercise Wednesday on a possible pandemic flu outbreak.
Pilot Began Emergency Landing Before Crash
(BLOOMINGTON) - Authorities now believe the pilot of a single-engine plane was trying to make an emergency landing when it crashed in a cornfield near Bloomington.
Used Bedford Police Cruisers For Sale To Highest Bidder
(BEDFORD) - The city of Bedford is offering four police cruisers to the highest bidder.
Donate To SOAR! And Save On Taxes
(UNDATED) - The state is offering tax credits in the form of the Neighborhood Assistance Program or NAP.
Bedford Senior Center Opening Doors To Beat The Heat
(BEDFORD) - The Hoosier Hills Chapter of the American Red Cross would like the public to know that the Bedford Senior Citizens has graciously agreed to open their center from 11:00AM to 4:00PM to any adult who would like a place to get out of the heat.
Small Plane Crash Near Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Investigators are examining a small aircraft crash that occurred late Wednesday afternoon.
Boil Order Issued For Residents North Of Bedford
(BEDFORD) - A boil order has been issued for residents along Wallner Quarry Road north of Bedford.
Bedford Man Hits Vehicles At High Rate Of Speed
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man has been charged with driving left of center after he was involved in two accidents.
Bikers And Boarders Bash To Raise Money In Mitchell
(MITCHELL) - The Bikers and Boarders of Mitchell have come together to raise money for the city’s first skate park.
MS Bike Ride In Bloomington Saturday
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Indiana State Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be holding a bike ride this Saturday that will encompass the Bloomington and Williams areas.
Former Bedford Man Strikes State Jail Guard
(PENDLETON) - A guard at the Pendleton Correctional Facility remains hospitalized after being attacked by a prisoner.
Police Arrest Six On Drinking Charges
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police broke up a drinking party at an apartment on 16th Street in the early morning hours. Five of the six arrested were underage.
3 Dead, 1 Serious After Head-On Crash
(PETERSBURG) - Three Petersburg teens were killed and another was seriously injured Tuesday in a head-on collision.
Ten Arrested On Drug And Other Charges
(NASHVILLE, IN.) - A three-month investigation has led to the arrest of ten suspects in Brown County.
Salem Man Drowns At Hindostan Falls
(SHOALS) - A Salem man has died following a drowning at Hindostan Falls in Martin County.
Law. Co. Council Begins 2008 Budget
(BEDFORD) - The seven member panel of the Lawrence County Council began the arduous task of adjusting the county’s budget for 2008.
Martinsville Solider Laid To Rest
(MARTINSVILLE) - An Indiana soldier was laid to rest Tuesday.
Bedford Man Arrested On Domestic Dispute Charges
(BEDFORD) - A domestic dispute resulted in the arrest of a Bedford man.
Mitchell Woman Caught With Drugs
(BEDFORD) - A Mitchell woman was spotted by Bedford police driving erratically on Mitchell Road and crossing the double yellow line.
Heat Advisory For Next Several Days
(UNDATED) - A heat advisory has been issued for today and Wednesday.
2 Injured In 4-Vehicle Accident
(MITCHELL) - Two people were injured in a four-vehicle crash near Mitchell.
Two Jailed On Separate Charges
(BEDFORD) - A routine traffic stopped netted two arrests.
Heltonville Woman Flips Auto
(HELTONVILLE) - A Heltonville woman escaped serious injuries after the vehicle she was in overturned on Gil Gal Road and Diamond Lane near Heltonville.
Seal Indiana Dental Program Visits Dunn Hospital
(BEDFORD) - The Indiana University School of Dentistry’s mobile dental sealant program, Seal Indiana, will visit the Community Health and Wellness Center at Dunn Hospital from 9:30AM to 3:00PM today to provide oral examinations, sealants and fluoride varnish treatments.
Tabletop Exercise To Practice Pandemic Flu Outbreak
(BEDFORD) - A tabletop exercise will be held today at the Dunn EMS training room to practice a statewide school closing in case of a pandemic influenza outbreak.
County Assessor's Office To Close For Two Days
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Assessor’s office will be closed tomorrow and and Thursday so that officials can attend continuing education courses at the County Assessor’s Summer Conference.
Police Investigate Hanging Death
(SHOALS) - A Shoals man was found hanged to death on a railroad trestle after he and his wife had been arguing a few hours earlier.
West Baden Woman Suffers Motorcycle Injures
(ROLAND) - A West Baden woman was injured in a motorcycle accident halfway between Shoals and West Baden over the weekend.
Police Investigate Bloomington Copper Theft
(BLOOMINGTON) - A transitional house that would be used for homeless families is the latest target of copper thieves in Bloomington.
Two To Be Deported After Jail Escape Attempt
(SEYMOUR) - A Seymour man is facing deportation for attempting to bail a second illegal alien out of jail.
Visteon Continues To Lose Ground
(UNDATED) - An overseas media source is reporting that automotive supplier Visteon has lost nearly $67-million in the United States during the second quarter of 2007.
Bedford Man Incompetent To Face Murder Charges
(BEDFORD) - The man who is accused of murdering his live-in companion has been confirmed incompetent to stand trial.
Mitchell Boil Order Continues
(MITCHELL) - A boil order continues for a part of Mitchell after a water main broke at 11th and Brooke Streets Tuesday.
Bedford Man Arrested For Drugs And Alcohol
(BEDFORD) - What started out as a possible domestic dispute, ended up with a Bedford resident arrested for drug and alcohol possession.
Accident Injures Two Women
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford teen was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way as she was attempting to turn into the Budget Inn Motel.
Paoli Pastor-In-Training Facing Charges
(BLOOMINGTON) - A 22-year-old pastor-in-training is facing criminal charges in Bloomington after allegedly trying to perform an exorcism on an autistic teenager.
Fire Damages Bloomington Strip Mall
(BLOOMINGTON) - A fire in Bloomington has heavily damaged several businesses in a strip mall on West Third Street.
Two Arrested On Marijuana Charges
(FERDINAND) - One man and one teenager were arrested by Indiana State Police for cultivating marijuana at a Ferdinand residence.
Boil Order For Mitchell
(MITCHELL) - A boil order continues for a part of Mitchell after a water main broke at 11th and Brooke Streets on Tuesday.
Check Fraud Charge On Seymour Woman
(SEYMOUR) - A Seymour woman is accused of check fraud.
BUEA Build Days Set For This Saturday And Sunday
(BEDFORD) - Natasha Johns with the Bedford Urban Enterprise Association will have a busy weekend this Saturday and Sunday.
Motorcycle Accident Injures Bedford Woman
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman told police she was going to Bloomington Hospital to be treated for pelvic pain after she slid alongside a block wall in a motorcycle accident.
Teenager Flips Vehicle
(VALLONIA) - A Brownstown teen remains in critical condition following a one-car crash in Vallonia.
New Signs For Bedford's Farmers Market
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Community Foundation has awarded the Bedford Revitalization, Inc., through Penny May, a $500 grant to purchase two banners for the Bedford Farmers Market.
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