Lawrence County Economic Growth Council secures $70,000 in grant funding for community initiatives

BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Economic Growth Council (LCEGC) is excited to announce that it has been awarded three grants totaling $70,000 from Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), CenterPoint…

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Indiana State Police arrest suspect in armed robbery after traffic stop

JASPER – A routine traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Lake County, Indiana, led to the arrest of David Kenneth Lee, a 28-year-old man from Indianapolis,…

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Police Log: November 14, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – November 13 Incidents – November 12 Accidents – November 13 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents – November 14 Incidents –…

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BNL’s Ratliff officially signs with Auburn

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Time flies when you’re having fun, and nobody in the state has had more of that, slugging softballs into…

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Volunteer coaches needed for Bloomington youth basketball season

BLOOMINGTON—The Twin Lakes Recreation Center seeks volunteer coaches for the upcoming Spring 2025 season of Bloomington Youth Basketball. Whether you’re an experienced coach or a…

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Major Taylor named recipient of Distinguished Hoosier Award

BLOOMINGTON— Track cycling champion, civil rights activist, and Indianapolis native Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor has been selected to receive the Distinguished Hoosier Award posthumously. One…

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Rep. Erin Houchin withdraws from race for Republican Conference Chair, announces bid for Conference Secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN) announced that she is withdrawing from the race for Republican Conference Chair and will instead seek the position…

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Mitchell Community School Board of Trustees will meet in special session on Friday to consider a new baseball coach

MITCHELL—The Mitchell Community School Board of Trustees will meet in a special session on Friday, November 15th, at 4:30 p.m. to consider and vote on…

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Indiana Historical Society’s annual holiday tradition, The Festival of Trees

INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) 2024 Festival of Trees will celebrate its 11th anniversary as one of central Indiana’s biggest annual holiday traditions for families…

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Gov. Holcomb, INDOT announce future U.S. 30 improvements near Steel Dynamics in Columbia City

COLUMBIA CITY – Governor Eric J. Holcomb, INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith, and President and Chief Operating Officer of Steel Dynamics, Inc. Barry Schneider announced plans for…

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