August 2025
Two Mitchell residents issued summons after police find marijuana during traffic stop
BEDFORD— Two Mitchell residents were cited for possession of marijuana after a routine traffic stop on Mitchell Road. The incident occurred on Friday, August 8,…
United Way to host 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball Benefit Concert
BLOOMINGTON — The United Way of South Central Indiana is inviting the community to its 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball Benefit Concert, a fundraiser aimed…
The First Steps Interagency Coordinating Council will meet on Aug. 20
INDIANAPOLIS – The First Steps Interagency Coordinating Council’s next meeting is on Aug. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. The meeting will…
Preliminary work to begin for Safer Drive 65 added travel lanes project on I-65 in Clark and Scott Counties
CLARK/SCOTT CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation design-build team E&B Paving, Inc., and Milestone Contractors Joint Venture is scheduled to begin preliminary work as…
LCEGC offers pathways to welding and construction employment; Registration closing soon
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Economic Growth Council (LCEGC), in partnership with the Wagler Education and Training Center, is expanding its commitment to local workforce…
West Nile Virus detected in Monroe County mosquitoes
BLOOMINGTON— The Monroe County Health Department has confirmed that a pool of mosquitoes in the county has tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting a…
Indiana’s resolution on federal debt gains national traction
STATEHOUSE — Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla applauded the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) for recommending Indiana Senate Resolution 51, which sounds the alarm on…
Police Log: August 13, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – August 12 Incidents – August 11 Accidents – August 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 12 Incidents –…
Stars planning to improvise and adapt during 2025 season
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – “Improvise, adapt, overcome” is the unofficial slogan, according to Clint Eastwood in Heartbreak Ridge, of the Marines. Bedford North…
BNL hopes to age quickly as young Stars take to new turf field
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Aging, at a certain point in life, is viewed as a negative. Toddlers are so cute until they become…
