August 2025
Squirrel Season Underway: A perfect entry point for new hunters
INDIANA — Squirrel hunting season is officially open in Indiana, offering an accessible and rewarding opportunity for both new and experienced hunters to enjoy the…
International Overdose Awareness Day set for August 31
INDIANA — International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) will be observed this Sunday, August 31, as a global campaign to end overdose and remember those who…
Woman will spend time in prison after failing to comply with court orders
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Superior Court II Judge Robert Cline sentenced a Bedford woman, Lindsay Turpin, 39, to the Indiana Department of Correction on August…
Police Log: August 28, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – August 27 Incidents – August 26 Accidents – August 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 27 Incidents –…
Sky-high Stars descending back to earth for road battle with Bloomington North
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Remember the late Felix Baumgartner, the brave man who jumped from a helium-filled balloon on the edge of outer…
Town of Oolitic issues Boil Order
OOLITIC— The Town of Oolitic has issued a boil order for a portion of its residents, effective immediately and until further notice. The order was…
Craig T. Turpen declares candidacy for Bedford City Council vacancy
BEDFORD — Craig T. Turpen has declared his candidacy for the open at-large seat on the Bedford City Council, following the resignation of Dan Bortner…
Webinar to focus on community resilience to extreme heat
INDIANA — The Environmental Resilience Institute is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, September 3, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET to help Indiana communities…
Patoka Lake Tail Waters boat launch closed due to high water levels
PATOKA LAKE — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has temporarily closed the public access boat launch at Patoka Lake Tail Waters due to…
Brush truck operating daily in Bedford, call the City for service
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford is reminding residents of the correct procedures for brush pickup to ensure timely collection. According to a public notice…
