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Police Log: February 24, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – February 23 Incidents – February 22 Accidents – February 23 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents – February 24 Incidents –…
Culvert replacement to close East Grissom Road again today
BEDFORD — Commuters in Lawrence County should prepare for continued roadwork as the Lawrence County Highway Department extends the closure of E. Grissom Road for…
Obituary: John J. Elkins
August 14, 1932 – February 22, 2026 John J. Elkins, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. He was born on August…
Scarlett Brinson dominates at Madam Mayhem Wrestling Tournament
BEDFORD — A Bedford Middle School student turned in a historic performance on the wrestling mat this past weekend. Scarlett Brinson, an 8th grader, secured…
Anderson teen arrested at Dugger Cemetery on sexual misconduct charges
DUGGER — A 19-year-old Anderson man is behind bars following a weekend investigation into a suspicious vehicle parked at a Sullivan County cemetery. Landon Finnerty…
Senator Eric Koch champions resolution honoring America’s 250th Anniversary
INDIANA — State Senator Eric Koch (R-Bedford) is leading the charge to commemorate a historic milestone in American history. On Thursday, Feb. 12, Sen. Koch…
Martin County Community Foundation injects nearly $200K into local nonprofits; Director Curt Johnson announces retirement
LOOGOOTEE — The Martin County Community Foundation (MCCF) concluded 2025 with a significant surge in local investment, awarding nearly $200,000 in grants during the final…
Senator Banks calls for investigation into illegal alien trucking networks in Indiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Derek Barrs for an immediate investigation into potential…
Bedford woman charged with OWI following admission of mixing alcohol and drugs
BEDFORD — A local woman faces multiple charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated after a high-speed pursuit early Saturday morning led to a specialized…
Loogootee Police investigate reports of suspicious male in vehicle approaching children
LOOGOOTEE — The Loogootee Police Department has increased neighborhood patrols following a concerning report of a suspicious encounter involving a child on the city’s west…












