Bedford teen arrested after alleged sexual assualt

BEDFORD – Bedford Police officers arrested 19-year-old Dale Hillenburg after an alleged sexual assault involving a minor that reportedly took place in mid-March. According to…

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Lawrence County Commissioners allocate $20,000 in opioid funds to Youth First Program

LAWRENCE COUNTY – In a direct move to combat the long-term effects of the opioid crisis, the Lawrence County Commissioners voted Monday morning to allocate…

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City of Bedford announces closures and voter transportation for Election Day

BEDFORD – In observance of Election Day, the City of Bedford has announced several schedule changes for municipal offices and services effective Tuesday, May 5,…

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Lawrence County key corridors will be paved thanks to the Community Crossing Grant

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Several key transit corridors in Lawrence County are slated for a total overhaul following the announcement of a significant state grant aimed…

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Limestone Heritage Festival to debut new format in 2026, aligning with America’s 250th Celebration

BEDFORD — A long-standing summer tradition in southern Indiana is getting a major makeover as organizers of the Limestone Heritage Festival announce sweeping changes designed…

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Lawrence County Commissioners appoint new library board member, approve improvements to Courthouse parking lot

BEDFORD – During their Monday morning meeting, the Lawrence County Commissioners moved forward with several administrative updates and maintenance projects, ranging from library leadership to…

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Bedford officials outline steps to prevent illicit discharges, protect waterways

BEDFORD — City officials are urging residents to take simple but important steps to prevent illicit discharges into the local sewer and stormwater systems, emphasizing…

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Over 8 million thermos containers recalled following “permanent vision loss” reports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In one of the largest safety actions of the year, Thermos L.L.C. has issued a massive recall of approximately 8.2 million food…

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From Bedford to the World: Celebrating Lawrence County as the “Limestone Capital of the World”

BEDFORD — To many, it’s just a rock. But in Lawrence County, limestone is a legacy, a 35-mile-long, 10-mile-wide geological miracle that has literally built…

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Lawrence County prepares for Election Day: Live results on WBIW

LAWRENCE COUNTY – As the sun sets over the rolling hills of Southern Indiana tonight, residents of Lawrence County are bracing for a busy Tuesday….

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