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2023 Persimmon Festival: vendors wanted
The 76th Annual Persimmon Festival 2023 is now accepting vendor applications. For Commercial Expo Participants: The Booth or Display Contract for the Commercial Expo and a copy of the…
Expert tips for firework safety
With the explosive excitement of Independence Day around the corner, Dr. Corinna Repetto, MD, with IU Health Emergency Services, warns families to stay safe during…
Prosecutor reviewing 60-page report about toddler’s death
BEDFORD – The criminal investigation into the death of Elliaunna (Elli) Marji Plummer, of Bedford. Elli died on November 26, 2022, at 4:35 p.m. at…
IDEM issues statewide Air Quality Action Day for ozone on Friday
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecasted another statewide Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for ozone on Friday, June 30. IDEM forecasts…
Lions Clubs offering Free vision screening and diabetes testing at Lawrence County Fair
BEDFORD – The four local Lions Clubs (Bedford, Bedford Noon, Mitchell, and Fayetteville Community), will be conducting a countywide free vision screening and diabetes testing…
Man behind bars for meth possession
BEDFORD – On Tuesday, officers with the Bedford Police Department received information from Indiana State Police that 44-year-old Daniel Pace, had a large amount of…
IDEM updates today’s Air Quality Action Day
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for today, Thursday,…
Bedford Public Library’s Bad Art Night
BEDFORD – The Bedford Public Library is hosting a Bad Art Night next Thursday, July 6th at 4 p.m., all supplies provided. Bedford Public Library…
Police chase leads to drug-dealer arrest
COLUMBUS – A Columbus man was arrested after leading police on a chase in his car, according to a press release sent from the Bartholomew…
A third of the US under air quality alerts
INDIANA – More than a third of the United States population is under air quality alerts due to smoke originating from Canadian wildfires. Officials are urging people…
