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Extreme heat persists through mid-week; Relief on the horizon
INDIANA – Residents of Bedford and the surrounding areas are urged to continue exercising extreme caution as a dangerous heatwave is expected to persist through…
Mitchell Opera House to host free ‘Hunger Games’ movie showing
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Opera House will present a free screening of “The Hunger Games” movie on Saturday, Aug. 23. The showing is scheduled to…
Bedford residents reminded to schedule special trash pickups
BEDFORD — Mayor Sam Craig has released a video reminder from the Bedford Street & Sanitation Department, urging residents to schedule pickups for any items…
Statement from Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson regarding police activity at Seminary Park
BLOOMINGTON– Mayor Kerry Thomson issued the following statement today regarding police activity at Seminary Park: “On Thursday, Bloomington police officers conducted a planned operation targeting…
Mitchell man arrested after allegedly threatening juveniles with machete, resisting officers
MITCHELL— A Mitchell man was arrested Thursday night after allegedly threatening juveniles with a machete and resisting officers who attempted to detain him, according to…
Persimmon Festival Committee warns of guide scam
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Persimmon Festival Committee has issued a warning to the public about a scam involving the free 2025 festival guides. According to…
Government modernizes donations with Venmo, PayPal option
WASHINGTON — According to it’s website, since October 2000, The Bureau of the Fiscal Service’s Pay.gov portal has offered federal agencies a secure, government-wide system…
WBIW urges vigilance to prevent hot car deaths as temperatures rise
BEDFORD — WBIW is warning about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, even on seemingly mild days, as internal car temperatures can quickly…
Boys & Girls Club to host Back-to-School Bash Saturday
BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County will host its “Back to School Bash” on Saturday, July 26, from 12 p.m. to…
Bedford Young Professionals 2025 “4 Under 40” Award recipients announced
BEDFORD— The Bedford Young Professionals, in partnership with the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced the recipients of its 2025 “4 Under 40” Awards,…
