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November 2024: A Month in Review
LAWRENCE CO. – As 2024 nears its end, November brought a mix of stories from the Lawrence County community – the bittersweet conclusion of a…
December 2024: A month in review
LAWRENCE CO. – Bedford’s community spirit shone brightly this December, marked by academic excellence, new educational initiatives, and the loss of a beloved community servant….
Contribute to Conservation: Donate to the Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund
INDIANA – Since 1982, the Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund has been at the forefront of protecting the state’s most vulnerable animal species. By supporting conservation…
Weed Wrangles: Restoring urban greenspace
BLOOMINGTON – Weed Wrangles, a community-driven effort to restore urban greenspaces, calls on volunteers to help combat invasive species and support the growth of native…
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales reflects on a productive 2024 year of leadership and service
INDIANAPOLIS – As 2024 draws to a close, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales reflects on a year of growth, innovation, and commitment to Hoosiers that has…
Police Log: January 1, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – December 31 Incidents – December 30 Accidents – December 31 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – January 1 Arrests –…
October 2024: A Month in Review
LAWRENCE CO. – October 2024 marked several significant court proceedings; Lawrence County’s justice system handled multiple high-profile cases, including considerable sentencing and developments in pending…
September 2024: A Month In Review
BEDFORD—As September 2024 closed, the Bedford area witnessed a series of events that left a lasting impact on the community. From a shocking act of…
Obituary: Ryan ‘Jed’ Zumhingst
August 10, 1954 – December 30, 2024 Ryan ‘Jed’ Zumhingst, 70, of Williams, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital…
Obituary: Arthur Edward Van Arsdel
Arthur Edward Van Arsdel, better known as Sonny and locally referred to as the ‘Goat Man,’ is preceded by his mother, Ruby Branam Strain, and…











