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Kathy McDowell receives the Teresa Campbell Award from the Indiana Public Defender Council
BEDFORD – Kathy McDowell is the first-ever Teresa Campbell Award recipient from the Indiana PublicDefender Council. The award celebrates McDowell’s nearly four decades of service…
Troopers walk Memorial Mile in honor of Trooper Robert Gillespie
MITCHELL – On the 62nd Anniversary of the Line of Duty Death of Indiana State Trooper Robert Gillespie, Troopers from the Bloomington District conducted a…
Rare seabird spotted feeding at Spring Mill State Park
MITCHELL – People from across Indiana and surrounding states are visiting Spring Mill State Park to get a once-in-a-lifetime look at a juvenile brown booby. More…
“Good Touch, Bad Touch” presentation helps a child speak out, Columbus man arrested
COLUMBUS— Investigators say a “good touch, bad touch” presentation at a Bartholomew County grade school led to the arrest of a man accused of molesting…
NHTSA issues safety recall regarding Kinergy GT tires
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a safety recall regarding Kinergy GT tires. Please click on the following NHTSA Recall ID…
Oakland City University’s Esports Team competes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
OAKLAND CITY— Racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been extended beyond May. The Dallara/AK Esports Indy Challenge is the first-ever university competition held at…
Carson Shaw recipient of the Martin County Chamber Scholarship
SHOALS – Carson Shaw, a Shoals High School graduate, is this year’s recipient of the Martin County Chamber Scholarship. The Chamber extends its gratitude to…
Deputies find meth when they detain a wanted man
BEDFORD – On Wednesday, June 5, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies received information that 54-year-old Kenneth Cole, of Bedford, was staying…
Police Log: June 9, 2024
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 8 Incidents – June 8 Incidents – June Accidents – June 8 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – June…
Man sentenced to prison after committing new crimes while on probation
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was sentenced to prison after violating the terms of his probation. On June 29, 2023, Christopher Cox, 43, pled guilty…












