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Bedford Board of Works schedules special meeting for water main project
BEDFORD – The City of Bedford Board of Public Works and Safety will hold a special meeting on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.,…
Bedford man arrested for alleged shoplifting and false reporting
SPRINGVILLE – A Bedford man, Ian Crosby, 20, has been accused of theft and false reporting following an alleged shoplifting incident at a Dollar General…
Indiana residents urged to stay alert as AI fuels rise in sophisticated scams
INDIANA – As the U.S. celebrates recovering nearly $15 billion in healthcare fraud, experts are sounding the alarm on the rapid evolution of organized scams,…
Indiana congressman denounces plan to house immigrants at Camp Atterbury
INDIANA – An Indiana congressman is speaking out against a newly confirmed plan to utilize Camp Atterbury for the detention of undocumented immigrants. Democratic Rep….
Bedford woman arrested on warrant alleging attempted home entry, intoxication, and disorderly conduct
BEDFORD – The Bedford Police Department arrested a woman after a warrant was issued for her arrest following an incident on July 5, 2025, involving…
Obituary: Ashley Mariee Brown Pheylan
July 17, 1989 – July 18, 2025 Ashley Mariee Brown Pheylan, 36, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at her residence….
Obituary: Wilma Jackson
November 2, 1949 – July 18, 2025 Wilma Jackson, 78 of Bedford, passed away on July 18, 2025, at IU Health in Bloomington. Wilma was…
Dan Bortner appointed CEO of Lawrence County Economic Growth Council and Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Economic Growth Council (LCEGC) and the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce have jointly announced the appointment of Dan Bortner as…
Cooling Centers open across Indiana as extreme heat grips state
INDIANA – As Indiana anticipates several days of extreme summer temperatures, cooling centers are opening statewide to provide a safe and cool refuge for residents….
Drainage Handbook Advisory Board meeting on July 24
INDIANAPOLIS —The Drainage Handbook Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at One North Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis,…












