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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,…
Indiana prepares for October execution amidst heated death penalty debate
INDIANA – Indiana is set to execute Roy Lee Ward on October 10th for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne. Ward convinced…
Speaker lineup announced for 2025 Professional Women’s Conference
MICHIGAN CITY – A dynamic lineup of speakers is scheduled to deliver transformative strategies and engaging insights during the 2025 Professional Women’s Conference set for Nov. 12…
Thrive Alliance offers free workshop on Managing Caregiver Stress
COLUMBUS – Caregivers in the community are invited to attend a free workshop next month designed to help them manage stress and enhance their well-being….
Bedford man accused of assault and faces battery charge
BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing a preliminary battery charge after an alleged physical altercation at an apartment on Industrial Park Drive. Upon arrival,…
Fatal crash claims one life, injures two in Fulton County
FULTON CO. – A two-vehicle collision on State Road 25 near County Road 500 South on Sunday, July 20, 2025, resulted in one fatality and…












