Obituary: Michelle D. Kemp

May 17, 1959 – November 12, 2025 Michelle D. Kemp, 66 of Salem, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, after a…

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U.S. Mint stops production of the penny after 238 years

PHILADELPHIA, PA – After 238 years, the final one-cent coin was minted this afternoon at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, formalizing the end of the…

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Stars seeking road sweep with journey to ‘Pressure Cooker’ in Scottsburg

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Three-game road trips are not unusual in the Bedford North Lawrence basketball world. Happens almost every season. In fact,…

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Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ E. Lee

December 10, 1935 – November 11, 2025 Robert ‘Bob’ E. Lee, 89, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held…

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Bedford Mayor Sam Craig to join regional push to amend new state tax law

JEFFERSONVILLE — Bedford Mayor Sam Craig will participate in a regional roundtable today at 2 p.m. convened by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) to address the…

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Ceiling fire forces evacuation at Odon mobile home

ODON – Emergency crews swiftly responded to a mobile home fire Tuesday morning at 301½ South Sycamore Street in Odon. The call came in just…

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Police Log: November 13, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – November 12 Incidents – November 11 Accidents – November 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – November 12 Incidents –…

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Meet the contestants: Distinguished Young Women of Lawrence County program shines on Nov. 15 in Bedford

BEDFORD — The Distinguished Young Women of Lawrence County Program for the Class of 2026 will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. at…

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Trooper seizes 11 pounds of cocaine during snowstorm traffic stop

PORTER CO.- On Monday, November 10, a routine traffic stop during severe weather conditions led to the seizure of approximately 11 pounds of suspected cocaine. A…

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ISP First Sergeant retires after 34 years in law enforcement

INDIANAPOLIS – First Sergeant Todd Harless has announced his retirement from the Indiana State Police, marking the end of a 34-year law enforcement career. First…

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