Local author and World War II veteran James Lee Hutchinson celebrates his 99th birthday

BEDFORD— On Wednesday, June 12th, James Lee Hutchinson celebrated his 99th birthday. Hutchinson served as a technical sergeant in World War II from 1943 to…

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Probation officers recognized for committment and long time service

INDIANAPOLIS – Chief Justice Loretta Rush recognized many probation officers at the annual justice services conference for their commitment to the profession and long-time service….

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Cooling Center open in Bloomfield

BLOOMFIELD—The Bloomfield Community Building upstairs will be open as a cooling center Monday through Friday, June 21st, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Bloomfield…

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Lawrence County Museum of History to host the Sarah Schafer Memory Walk

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Museum of History will host a Sarah Schafer Memory Walk at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, beginning at the…

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Entries sought for the 2024 Limestone Heritage Festival Photo Contest

BEDFORD – Calling all amateur photographers. The Limestone Heritage Festival is seeking entries for the 2024 Photo Contest. The emphasis, of course, will be on…

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Kids, pets and hot cars don’t mix

INDIANA – With outside temperatures reaching a sweltering 95 plus degrees this week, the Indiana State Police is reminding motorists, parents, and pet owners of…

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Bedford motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident on Tuesday, June 14, at the intersection of John Williams Boulevard and X…

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Two were sworn in as Guthrie Township Advisory Board members

BEDFORD – On Monday, Bretta Myers and Tyler Thompson were sworn in as Guthrie Township Advisor Board members. Guthrie Township Trustee Jeff Combs and advisory…

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Why we celebrate Juneteenth

INDIANA – Juneteenth, a federal holiday that coined the term “Second Independence Day,” marks the day the last African American slaves were notified that they had…

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City of Bloomington Utilities extends Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for ten select addresses

BLOOMINGTON— On Saturday, June 15, 2024, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews were dispatched to repair a broken drinking water main at Woods Edge. Unless…

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