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Obituary: Connie Sue Chastain
November 26, 1944 – November 16, 2025 Connie Sue Chastain, 80, of Bedford, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born on November 26,…
Indiana State Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Sullivan
SULLIVAN CO. – The Indiana State Police (ISP) Putnamville Post has been called in by Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Mischler to investigate an officer-involved shooting…
Concrete repair work underway on Stumphole Bridge over White River
BEDFORD – Motorists traveling on Stumphole Bridge Road are advised to exercise caution as Lawrence County Highway crews are actively engaged in repairing the bridge…
Great American Smokeout highlights resources to help Hoosiers quit tobacco
INDIANA – Cancer patients, survivors, and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society’s 49th annual Great American Smokeout, taking place on Thursday, November 20th, by…
State Road 11 to temporarily close for railroad repairs in Seymour
JACKSON CO. – CSX Railroad plans to close State Road 11 (Broadway Street) next week for railroad repairs in Seymour. On or after Sunday, November 23, S.R….
Lawrence County Community Foundation awards more than $9,900 in classroom grants
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) Board of Directors has announced the recipients of its 2025 Classroom Grant Cycle, awarding over $9,900 to…
Obituary: Charlotte ‘Kay’ Pruett
February 16, 1951 – November 16, 2025 Charlotte “Kay” Pruett, 74, of Williams, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Kay was…
Building boom spurs new addressing activity across Lawrence County
BEDFORD – Lawrence County’s building activity is on the rise, according to an update provided by Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer to the Commissioners on…
Lawrence County Commissioners adopt several roads to official county list
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a request to officially adopt several roads located within local housing additions, formalizing the county’s long-standing maintenance…
Orleans Chamber seeks donations to “Light Up Orleans” with new downtown decorations
ORLEANS—The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has launched its annual fundraising campaign to help cover the costs of the town’s downtown Christmas decorations, which will feature…
