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…

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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…

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Police Log: July 28, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 28 Arrests – July 27 Incidents – July 27 Accidents – July 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents –…

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Police Log: July 27, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 26 Incidents – July 26 Incidents – July 25 Accidents – July 26 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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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…

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Obituary: Rosabelle Ann (Mundy) Knight

October 4, 1934 – July 24, 2025 On July 24, 2025, Rosabelle Ann (Mundy) Knight, 90, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior,…

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Obituary: Robert Mark Kindred

March 4, 1960 – July 22, 2025 Robert ‘Mark’ Kindred, 65, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Majestic Care in Southport,…

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Police Log: July 26, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests- July 25 Incidents- July 25 Incidents- July 24 Accidents- July 25 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- July 25 Incidents- July 26…

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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…

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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…

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