Bill Raines
Local High Schools to hold graduation ceremonies
UNDATED – Below is a list of area high school graduations. Information may change due to COVID-19. We will update information as it becomes available….
Pritchett Brothers to install City of Bedford’s Baby Box
BEDFORD – The Bedford Board of Works approved Pritchett Brothers to install Bedford’s new Baby Box. Duke Energy awarded the City of Bedford a $15,000 grant…
Bedford Fire Department resumes to normal staffing levels
BEDFORD – The Bedford Fire Department has returned to a normal staffing level of nine firefighters per shift. Previously, due to COVID-19, Bedford Fire Chief…
Board of works approves bids for stormwater projects
BEDFORD – Bedford Utility Director Misty Adams asked the Board of Works to approve a bid for American Pump Repair to replace the lift station…
Bedford City Council changes fees for towing and abandoned vehicles
BEDFORD – The Bedford City Council approved changes to the city ordinance in regards to towing and storage fees of abandoned vehicles. The last change…
Three Bedford firefighters were sworn in Monday afternoon
BEDFORD – Three Bedford firefighters were sworn in Monday afternoon by Bedford Mayor Sam Craig. They were Bedford firefighters Josh Morron, Seth Thomas, and Ethan…
Two public hearings held final Monday evening prior to the Bedford City Council meeting
BEDFORD – Two public hearings were held Monday night prior to the Bedford City Council meeting. The first public meeting was held in regards to…
The training facility at Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department being used to teach firefighters
BEDFORD – Saturday morning 24 men and women, both career and volunteer firefighters, spent their day learning how to fight fires, perform auto extrication, and…
Local women take firefighter training course
BEDFORD – While the number of women in the fire service is increasing females still make up less than 10 percent of the United States…
LCIS names Trisha Turner as chairman and Chad Shock as vice-chairman
LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County Independent Schools named Trisha Turner as the charter school’s chairman, and Chad Shock as vice-chairman. Jerry Sonheim remains the treasurer….
