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Lawrence County’s 4th Annual Manufacturing Week increases awareness of manufacturing careers in area schools
BEDFORD – National Manufacturing Day was celebrated in Lawrence County for the 4th year in a row with a week-long series of manufacturing-based events and…
Applications available for Salvation Army Holiday Program
BEDFORD – Applications for Salvation Army Holiday Programs will be available until Friday, Nov. 15. Applications can be picked up at the Salvation Army Office,…
Hoosiers who want to help storm survivors should work through active organizations
INDIANA— The Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages all those who wish to donate to relief efforts for recent hurricanes through coordinating agencies and not…
Gov. Holcomb activates Indiana National Guard to aid Florida hurricane relief
INDIANA— Governor Eric J. Holcomb activated the Indiana National Guard to assist with hurricane relief efforts in Florida. The Guard will help with route clearance,…
Police Log: October 9, 2024
Bedford Police Department Arrests – October 8 Incidents – October 8 Incidents – October 7 Accidents – October 8 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Cherry Blattert pleads guilty to invasion of privacy; Faces additional charges
BEDFORD — On Tuesday morning, Cherry Blattert pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor charge of invasion of privacy in Lawrence County Superior Court I….
Obituary: Anna ‘Sissi’ Louise Craig
May 4, 1951 – October 7, 2024 Anna ‘Sissi’ Louise Craig, 73, of Orleans, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Paoli Health and Living…
Obituary: Carson Hackney Jr.
February 17, 1938 – October 7, 2024 Carson Hackney Jr., 86, of Bedford, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 9:01…
Frank Southern Ice Arena opens Friday for the 2024-25 Ice Skating Season
BLOOMINGTON—The Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, opens to the public on October 11. The first general admission public skating of the 2024-25 season…
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces free Sphinx Series concerts for 2024-25 season beginning November 6
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) continues its partnership with the Sphinx Organization to present free concerts during the 2024–25 season. The first 2024–25 Sphinx concert…












