BNL to star in double-feature Raiders flicks during opening day of Southridge tournament

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – For Bedford North Lawrence’s next crusade, head coach Jackson Ryan needs to wear an Indiana Jones fedora on the…

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August 2025: Leadership transitions and a tragic case of neglect

BEDFORD – August 2025 was a month of significant changes and somber news, with a local leader stepping down, a new head of state parks…

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Obituary: Thelma Elaine (Hoffman) Valentine

Thelma Elaine (Hoffman) Valentine, 82, of Springville, passed from this life and into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning…

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Police Log: December 31, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents- December 30 Incidents- December 29 Accidents- December 30 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- December 30 Incidents- December 31 Incidents- December 30…

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July 2025: Legal Milestones and Community Justice

BEDFORD – July 2025 was a month marked by significant developments in the Lawrence County legal system, as a high-profile murder case came to a…

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Stars climb the mountain to top Springs Valley, finish fifth in Eagle Classic tournament

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com AUSTIN – Mountaineers embody the human spirit of conquering the greatest challenges. When asked why he wanted to scale Mount Everest,…

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Obituary: Reta Lorene Lagle

Reta Lorene Lagle, 69, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her residence. Born May 30, 1956, in Sidney, Ohio, she was the daughter of…

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Obituary: Scott Smith

Scott Smith, 59, of Williams, died at 8:00 pm on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born…

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Bedford man sentenced to six years for attempted escape

BEDFORD — A Bedford man was sentenced to six years in the Indiana Department of Correction after pleading guilty to attempted escape and being adjudicated…

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Bedford man sentenced to six years in methamphetamine case

BEDFORD — A Bedford man was sentenced this week to six years in the Indiana Department of Correction after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine-related felony,…

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