Obituary: Larry Gilbert Sipes

October 12, 1939 – March 23, 2026 Larry Gilbert Sipes, 86, of Bedford, passed away on March 23, 2026, at his residence. Born October 12,…

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Indianapolis comes together for Jim Morris Day of Service Before 2026 NCAA® Men’s Final Four®

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 650 volunteers, civic leaders, and community partners came together Tuesday for the Jim Morris Day of Service to support 16 project…

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Cherry blossoms bloom in White River State Park

INDIANAPOLIS – The Japanese Yoshino cherry blossom trees are blooming in White River State Park, signaling spring’s arrival. Indianapolis residents and visitors are encouraged to…

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Banks’ Tyler’s Law passes United States Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ Last night, Tyler’s Law, a bill introduced in 2025 by Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) passed the Senate unanimously. This bill directs the U.S. Department of Health…

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Restoration requested for iconic Lawrence County Bison before National 250th Celebration

BEDFORD — A beloved piece of Lawrence County public art is in need of a makeover before the nation’s 250th birthday. Brad Bough, Vice President…

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Obituary: Marybeth Opal Lundy-Caudill

October 31, 1990 – March 22, 2026 Marybeth Opal Lundy-Caudill, 35, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at IU Health Bedford Hospital….

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Eric Koch named most effective state senator

STATEHOUSE —  State Senator Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was named the most effective Senate lawmaker of the 123rd General Assembly according to a recent study, with 17 of his 22 bills becoming…

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Lawrence County Commissioners pass resolution to secure Rural Transit funding for 2027

LAWRENCE COUNTY — During their Tuesday morning meeting at the Lawrence County Courthouse, the Lawrence County Commissioners officially paved the way for continued public transportation…

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Shawswick VFD and Fire Territory to seek Federal Grant for electric response truck

BEDFORD — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department and the Lawrence County Fire Territory are going green to save green. During Tuesday morning’s Lawrence County Commissioners…

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Budd Stipp Road is open following emergency repair

BEDFORD — Normal traffic patterns have resumed on Budd Stipp Road after an emergency closure earlier today. Local officials confirmed this morning that the roadway…

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