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36,000-pound limestone obelisk and 50 roof flags approved for Lawrence County Courthouse ahead of America 250 Celebration
BEDFORD — Plans for a grand-scale celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) are officially underway in Lawrence County following a series of historic approvals by…
WBIW Senior Fair on May 20 connects seniors with local health experts
BEDFORD — From vision and hearing care to chiropractic services and pharmacy support, the 2026 Senior Fair presented by Vertical Home Health will offer attendees…
May 20 Senior Fair connects families with local experts
BEDFORD — Choosing the right senior living or rehabilitation option can be one of the biggest decisions older adults and their families face. The 2026…
North Lawrence Community Schools announces Free ‘Grab and Go’ Summer Meals Program starting June 1
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) has announced the return of its Free Summer Meals program, ensuring that local children have access to nutritious…
Jess Andrew crowned 2026 Ms. Lake Lemon after brave battle with mud dives and lawnmowers for charity
UNIONVILLE — Under threatening, overcast skies that fortunately yielded only a few drops of rain, a dozen local women gathered at Riddle Point Park on…
Mitchell High School Senior wins Bedford Rotary Speech Contest, Places third in district
BEDFORD — A local high school senior has earned top honors for his public speaking skills, bridging a competitive field from Lawrence County to the…
Lost hard drive discovered in desk reveals 15,000 photo archive of West Baden Springs Hotel restoration
WEST BADEN SPRINGS — Tucked away in a forgotten desk drawer for nearly three decades, a newly discovered hard drive has unveiled a treasure trove…
Odon Fire Department endorses proposed regional fire dsitrict to combat staffing and funding crisis
ODON — The Odon Fire Department has officially broken its silence on the future of local emergency operations, issuing a comprehensive statement strongly backing the…
NWS extends flood warning for Lawrence and surrounding counties as heavy runoff inundates low-water crossings
LAWRENCE COUNTY — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended a regional Flood Warning for Lawrence County and multiple surrounding south-central and southwestern…
Joey Chestnut sentenced to probation for Indiana bar slap ahead of Terre Haute popcorn event and 4th of July return
TERRE HAUTE — Competitive eating icon Joey Chestnut will spend his upcoming 4th of July holiday on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery stemming…
