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Shop the Square this holiday season in Bedford
BEDFORD — It’s officially shopping season downtown, and there’s no better time to support the small businesses that make Bedford feel like home. Local boutiques,…
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation earns national accreditation
BLOOMINGTON – At the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) annual conference Sept. 15 in Orlando, Fla., the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department officially received re-accreditation…
Hands-on career training opportunities coming to Bedford in 2026
BEDFORD — For those ready to build a career in the trades, the North Lawrence Career Center is offering two powerful training opportunities this winter…
Red Cross teams up with PAC-MAN for Holiday Blood Drive in critical need for all blood types
INDIANA – The American Red Cross is urging Indiana residents to “Level Up” their community impact by donating blood this November, noting that the holiday…
AI is learning our seasonal moods — But can technology really understand Seasonal Affective Disorder
INDIANA – As winter draws in, AI tools are being trained to predict when our mood might drop. From smartwatches that track sleep and daylight…
Bob Lee: A life of service, sound and sail
BEDFORD – The gentle quiet that settled over Bedford, Indiana, on November 11, 2025, was a strange counterpart to the vibrant life that Robert ‘Bob’…
U.S. Mint stops production of the penny after 238 years
PHILADELPHIA, PA – After 238 years, the final one-cent coin was minted this afternoon at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, formalizing the end of the…
Bedford Mayor Sam Craig to join regional push to amend new state tax law
JEFFERSONVILLE — Bedford Mayor Sam Craig will participate in a regional roundtable today at 2 p.m. convened by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) to address the…
Ceiling fire forces evacuation at Odon mobile home
ODON – Emergency crews swiftly responded to a mobile home fire Tuesday morning at 301½ South Sycamore Street in Odon. The call came in just…
Meet the contestants: Distinguished Young Women of Lawrence County program shines on Nov. 15 in Bedford
BEDFORD — The Distinguished Young Women of Lawrence County Program for the Class of 2026 will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. at…
