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Obituary: James Dean Umphress
March 2, 1953 – December 3, 2025 James Dean Umphress, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at his residence. Born March…
Police Log: December 7, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – December 7 Arrests – December 6 Incidents – December 6 Incidents – December 5 Accidents – December 6 Lawrence County…
Mitchell man detained after stealing woman’s pickup truck
MITCHELL – A Mitchell man is facing a felony theft charge after he allegedly stole a truck belonging to a woman who was allowing him…
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Bedford man on felony OWI charges Thanksgiving morning
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested early on Thanksgiving morning after a traffic stop led to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, which…
From a pen to a boat: How a high school senior raised over $2,000 for Youth First
INDIANA — Eighteen-year-old high school senior Wesley never expected that starting with a simple pen would lead to a $2,600 donation to Youth First. After…
Mitchell Chamber announces Annual Holiday Lighting Contest
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce is spreading holiday cheer and inviting residents to participate in its annual Holiday Lighting Contest! Show off your…
Congresswoman Erin Houchin highlights legislative push to protect children online
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a legislative hearing on protecting children and teens online,…
Mitchell man facing charges of stalking after violating protective order
MITCHELL– The Mitchell Police Department arrested a local man for alleged repeated violations of a protective order, leading to charges of stalking and invasion of…
Senator Banks introduces the AI Workforce PREPARE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the AI Workforce PREPARE Act, which enhances federal agencies’ ability to assess AI’s impact on the workforce and makes…
