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Needmore Elementary unveils new playground
BEDFORD — Needmore Elementary students now have a new place to play, with the school recently completing the installation of a brand-new playground. The new…
Dangerous heat forces schedule modifications for Oolitic trash collection
OOLITIC — Town officials in Oolitic have issued an urgent notice regarding trash collection scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026. Due to dangerous temperatures expected…
Two women cited for Walmart skip-scanning scheme; One jailed on prior convictions
BEDFORD — A self-checkout “skip-scanning” incident at the Bedford Walmart led to criminal theft charges against two women and sent one to the Lawrence County…
Jarrett Beckett appointed Fire Training Coordinator for Indiana Homeland Security Districts 8 and 9
INDIANAPOLIS — Jarrett Beckett has stepped into the role of Districts 8 and 9 Fire Training Coordinator for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS)…
Bedford Middle School to celebrate BMS Reads Week
BEDFORD — Bedford Middle School will celebrate BMS Reads Week next week with a variety of activities designed to promote the joy of reading and…
Medora turns Pink for Hope: 17th annual festival unites community in fight against cancer
MEDORA — Main Street in downtown Medora will transform into a sea of pink ribbons, community spirit, and shared purpose as the 17th annual HOPE…
Bedford Housing Authority announces key changes to waiting lists for Public Housing and Section 8 Vouchers
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford Housing Authority has issued a public notice detailing significant changes to its affordable housing programs, including the upcoming closure…
Upcoming workshop targets heirs’ property challenges to protect housing stability and build wealth
INDIANA — Housing advocates, legal professionals, and community leaders will convene on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for a high-impact workshop designed to tackle one of…
Springville drug bust following overdose call
SPRINGVILLE — A reported overdose call in Springville led to a major drug investigation and the seizure of dozens of grams of methamphetamine on September…
Pearl Harbor Sailor Fireman 1st Class Fred Boyer returning home to Kempton for burial after 84 years
KEMPTON, Ind. — Decades after making the ultimate sacrifice aboard the USS West Virginia (BB 48) during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Fireman 1st…
