Native plant sale underway in Lawrence County

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting its annual Native Plant Sale, featuring a variety of native plants beneficial…

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Jurors view video footage of deadly shooting during Timothy Brian Helton’s trial

BEDFORD — A Lawrence County Superior Court II jury began hearing testimony Monday in the murder and attempted murder trial of Timothy Brian Helton, with…

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Bedford traffic stop leads to methamphetamine arrest

BEDFORD– A routine traffic stop in Bedford led to the discovery of methamphetamine on Nov. 20, 2024, according to law enforcement officials. Officer Landon Jones…

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Mitchell man charged with shoplifting after theft at Ace Hardware

MITCHELL— Authorities said a Mitchell man has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing a toolbox from a local hardware store. On Jan. 30, 2025,…

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Intoxicated man found unconscious in truck, arrested for OWI in Bedford

BEDFORD— A Bedford man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) after officers responded to reports of an impaired driver leaving the Men’s Warming Shelter…

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Trooper stops erratic driver on Mitchell Road, passenger’s behavior raises suspicion

LAWRENCE COUNTY— A woman was arrested Sunday evening on methamphetamine-related charges following a traffic stop by the Indiana State Police. According to authorities, Trooper Jesse…

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Heltonville man arrested for OWI, drug violations following protection order complaint

HELTONVILLE— A Heltonville man was arrested late Friday night on multiple charges, including operating while intoxicated and driving while suspended, following a reported violation of…

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Obituary: Sara Elizabeth Burgess

Sara Elizabeth Burgess, 32, of Freetown passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Bloomington on…

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Obituary: Paula (Gratzer) Tyree

Paula (Gratzer) Tyree, 69, of Bedford passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2:45 am, at IUHealth Hospice House in Bloomington, IN. She was born…

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Obituary: Charles D. Raines

October 8, 1948 – March 2, 2025 Charles D. Raines, 76, of Bedford, passed away at 6:15 pm on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his…

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