Youngest competitor, Lucy Felts, strums her way to WQRK/LITEFM Persimmon Idol title

MITCHELL — At just 10 years old, Lucy Felts captured the Youth Division title in the WQRK and LiteFM Persimmon Idol competition, making her the youngest…

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Red Cross urges donations as fall season begins

INDIANA – The American Red Cross is urging the public to donate blood or platelets this fall to help maintain a stable blood supply. The…

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Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County opens 2025–2026 basketball registration

BEDFORD – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is gearing up for another exciting season of youth basketball, and registration for the 2025–2026…

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Day & Carter offers guidance on easing burden for loved ones at Advance Funeral Planning Workshop on Oct. 9

BEDFORD — Day & Carter Mortuary, which has served the Bedford community since 1889, will host a free dinner and educational workshop on Thursday, Oct….

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The Bedford Parks Dept. and WQRK Fall Into Cruise Car, Truck, and Bike Show draws crowds, competition, and community fun

BEDFORD — Thornton Park Pavilion was buzzing with engines, music, and friendly competition on Saturday as the Bedford Parks Department and WQRK hosted the Cruise…

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Oolitic Biddy Ball builds skills and community for over 65 years

OOLITIC — For more than six decades, Oolitic Biddy Ball has been shaping young athletes and strengthening the Lawrence County community through the game of…

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IU Health Bedford to host Pink Power 2025 Fundraiser

BEDFORD – IU Health Bedford Hospital is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual Pink Power 2025 Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 7. The event…

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Free Front Porch Concert to kick off Orleans Fall Festival

ORLEANS — The historic 1847 Home in Orleans will once again come alive with music, dance, and community spirit as the Front Porch Concert returns…

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Tickets on sale for ‘Spaghetti on the Square’: Fundraiser supports Men’s Warming Shelter, rewarding sponsorships available

BEDFORD — Downtown Bedford will fill with the smell of spaghetti and the sounds of live music later this month as the Men’s Warming Shelter…

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Paoli schedules fall cleanup week Oct. 20–24

PAOLI — With autumn colors spreading across southern Indiana, the Town of Paoli is preparing for its annual fall cleanup, set for Oct. 20–24. The…

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