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Bedford named #4 “Cheapest and Safest” city in the U.S. for 2026
BEDFORD — A new national study has confirmed what many Lawrence County residents have long known: Bedford offers a high quality of life without the…
Purdue Extension to host ServSafe Food Manager Certification Class in Greene County
BLOOMFIELD – The Purdue Extension, in partnership with ServSafe, will host a ServSafe Food Manager one-day class and examination in Greene County this winter, providing…
GOP calls caucus to fill Lawrence County Council seat following Lytton resignation
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Republican Central Committee has officially scheduled a private caucus to fill a vacancy on the County Council. The move follows…
Ten students evacuated after Bloomfield school bus tips into embankment
BLOOMFIELD — A group of 10 students narrowly escaped serious injury Wednesday morning after their school bus lost control and came to rest on its…
NLCS invites families to “Preparing Our Kids for Success” Title I meeting
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools is inviting parents and caregivers to attend “Preparing Our Kids for Success,” a free annual Title I meeting designed…
City of Bloomington Volunteer Network launches 100,000 volunteer hours challenge
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington invites residents to join the Bloomington Volunteer Network (CBVN) for its most ambitious volunteer challenge to date. The CBVN…
January Storytime pops with fun at Mitchell Community Public Library
Families with young children are invited to celebrate National Popcorn Month with a special January Storytime at the Mitchell Community Public Library. The themed storytime…
Orleans Dogwood Festival prepares for 56th year as “America 250” kickoff site
ORLEANS — Planning is officially underway for the 56th Annual Orleans Dogwood Festival, a beloved Southern Indiana tradition that will take on added national significance…
Bedford man arrested after nearly striking State Trooper patrol vehicle
BEDFORD — A local man is behind bars after a dangerous encounter on State Road 37 late Monday night. Gary Beaver, 66, of Bedford, was…
Local Lions Clubs set “Gold Standard” record with 32 accessibility ramps in 2025
BEDFORD — A group of local volunteers, many of them senior citizens with no professional carpentry background, has just concluded a record-breaking year of service…
