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Lawrence County is a Dementia-Friendly County amid rising Alzheimer’s numbers
BEDFORD—Lawrence County is embarking on an initiative to improve its Dementia-Friendly County status, a crucial step given the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related…
House fire in Redding Township leaves one injured, cause under investigation
SEYMOUR—Firefighters from multiple Jackson County departments battled an intense house fire in Redding Township Monday afternoon, and one resident was treated for smoke inhalation. The…
Bedford man arrested after stolen trail camera found in his home
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested after an investigation into the theft of a trail camera. Clayton McKinney, 23, was arrested on Saturday, May…
North Lawrence Community Schools nears end of successful school year
BEDFORD—North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) is winding down another successful academic year, with key dates rapidly approaching for students and staff. The administration extends its…
Summer road trips to remain strong despite economic concerns, GasBuddy predicts lowest Memorial Day prices since 2021
INDIANA – Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, American road trip culture is expected to remain robust this summer, according to GasBuddy’s 2025 Summer Travel Survey and…
Local organizations looking for summer volunteers
BLOOMINGTON – Wheeler Mission and Beacon are seeking volunteers. They need assistance in: Click the links above to volunteer. Beacon is looking to fill the gap with…
New Indiana law expands grounds for removal of certain elected officials
INDIANA—A new Indiana law concerning election matters, H.E.A. 1197, has been signed into law as Public Law 159-2025 and will take effect on July 1,…
Bedford man arrested after found slumped over over steering wheel at stop light
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Saturday, May 17, on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia,…
Indiana law protects confidentiality of first responder stress management debriefings
INDIANA—A new Indiana law, H.E.A. 1118, now Public Law 51-2025, will take effect on July 1, 2025, and provides significant protections for first responders who…
Indiana law restricts public funding and hosting of obscene performances
INDIANA—A new Indiana law, H.E.A. 1014, has been signed into law as Public Law 218-2025 and will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation restricts…
