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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
