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Good Samaritan Hospital to close hospice program by year’s end
VINCENNES — Good Samaritan Hospital has made the “difficult decision” to close its hospice program, effective December 31. The decision, made by the hospital’s Executive…
Get your feet wet: DNR biologist to offer behind-the-scenes look at stream fish survey in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD — The public is invited to join a unique, hands-on opportunity to explore Indiana’s aquatic life with a DNR Nongame Aquatic Biologist this month….
Building boom continues: Five Below store coming to Bedford
BEDFORD – The local construction and remodeling market showed strong activity in September 2025, with the Building Department issuing a total of 30 permits for…
TikTok prankster banned from Vincennes University campus
VINCENNES — A TikTok stunt involving the simulation of public urination has resulted in one individual being permanently barred from Vincennes University property. University Police…
Mitchell Opera House hosts weekend of music with Makenzie Phipps and Acclaimed Dixon’s Violin
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Opera House is set to host a dynamic weekend of performances, featuring rising star Makenzie Phipps and the renowned improvisational artist…
Police canine confirms narcotics in vehicle, leading to arrest of Salem woman on new meth charges
BEDFORD — A traffic stop initiated to execute an existing arrest warrant for a narcotics violation resulted in a Salem woman facing new drug charges…
Police Log: October 5, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – October 4 Incidents – October 4 Incidents – October 3 Accidents – October 4 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Pilot rescued after single-engine plane crashes in heavy woods near Orange/Lawrence County line
ORANGE CO. — A massive overnight search and rescue operation successfully located a single-engine plane that crashed in a heavily wooded area, finding the pilot…
Obituary: Donald E. Hudson
September 8, 1940 – October 1, 2025 Donald E. Hudson, 85, of Bedford, passed away on October 1, 2025, at Indiana University Hospice House in…
Bedford woman violates probation terms sentenced to prison
BEDFORD—A Bedford woman was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) on October 1, 2025, after her suspended sentence was revoked for failing to…
