Recreate safely this Memorial Day weekend at Hoosier National Forest
BEDFORD—Hoosier National Forest staff and concessionaire BA Services are ready to welcome an influx of visitors starting this holiday weekend. We want to provide the…
Jennings County man dies in afternoon crash
JENNINGS CO. – Tuesday afternoon, May 20, shortly after 4:00 p.m., a single vehicle crash in southern Jennings County claimed the life of a 20-year-old…
Secretary Rollins and Secretary Burgum sign joint fire memo ahead of peak fire season, receive fire briefing at forest service fire desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed a joint memo (PDF, 693 KB) on wildfire preparedness,…
Senator Banks introduces legislation to improve federal benefits access, reduce fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Timely Access to Benefits (TAB) Act. This legislation requires states to implement a real-time income verification system to detect…
Bedford Outdoors Series to explore “Good Fire” at Otis Park
BEDFORD — The Bedford Outdoors Series will host an event titled “Good Fire” on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Otis Park…
Tornado assistance still available in Linton
LINTON – In the wake of Friday’s devastating tornado, Greene County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Roger Axe announced today that significant assistance remains available…
Mitchell Public Library to host “Messy Art” summer reading kick-off
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Community Public Library will kick off its summer reading program with a “Messy Art” event on Tuesday, June 3, from 3…
Washington Police apprehend burglary suspect
WASHINGTON – A Washington Police Department detective’s investigation into the recent burglary at Stars Smoke Shop on Highway 57 culminated in an arrest following a…
Police Log: May 21, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – May 20 Incidents – May 19 Accidents – May 20 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – May 21 Arrests –…
North Lawrence Community Schools announce free summer meals to all children 18 and under
BEDFORD—North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS), in partnership with Chartwells, is launching an innovative new summer meal service designed to significantly increase food access for children…












