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Bedford man arrested for OWI after wrong-way crash on 16th Street
BEDFORD — A local man was taken into custody Tuesday, March 3rd, following a two-vehicle collision caused by a driver traveling the wrong way on…
Massive Recall Surge: NHTSA issues alerts for millions of vehicles across 13 manufacturers
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a sweeping series of recall notices affecting a vast range of vehicles, from luxury…
New era for Lady Lions: Josh Franklin takes the reins of Loogootee softball
LOOGOOTEE — A transformative chapter is beginning for one of Southern Indiana’s most storied high school athletic programs. Josh Franklin has officially stepped in as…
Mitchell woman arrested on OWI charges after flipping her vehicle on Rabbitsville Road
MITCHELL — A local woman faces multiple misdemeanor charges after her vehicle ended up on its side following a late-night crash. Kelly A. Dunn, 39,…
Orleans Water Department launches “Fix a Leak Week” to combat costly waste
ORLEANS— Small drips can lead to big drains on your wallet. To combat unnecessary waste and high utility bills, the Orleans Town Water Department is…
Lawrence County Republican Party to host County Council & Commissioner Candidate Forum
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Republican Party will host a County Council and County Commissioner Candidate Forum on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m….
ZZ Top tribute coming to Mitchell Opera House
MITCHELL — Get ready for “fuzzy guitars” and classic blues-rock as Thunderbeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top takes the stage at the historic Mitchell Opera…
Heltonville man facing drug dealing charges following routine parole warrant check
BEDFORD — A routine warrant check at a local gas station led to a significant drug bust Tuesday night, resulting in the seizure of over…
Closure planned on State Road 45 in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O’Mara Contractors, Inc. is scheduled to close State Road 45 over Brier Creek on or after Monday,…
Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday
BEDFORD – The Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, March 19th at 1:30 p.m. at the Hauck House Commons. On the…












