Obituary: Mary E. Lucas

May 5, 1943 – February 6, 2026 Mary E. (Basinger) Lucas, 82, of 2032 I Street in Bedford, passed away at Westview Nursing and Rehab…

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BNL’s Lipp sisters kiss the crown with sectional victories

JASPER – Bedford North Lawrence sisters Ava and Sabrina Lipp both won their individual events during the IHSAA girls swimming sectional championships on Saturday. Ava…

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Obituary: Travis Shane Barlow

June 23, 1981 February 5, 2026 Travis Shane Barlow, 44, of Bloomington, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born June 23, 1981, in Rensselaer he…

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Obituary: Sylvia Marie Hellingreen

Sylvia Marie Hellingreen, 47, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born on December 22, 1978, in Christiana, Delaware, she was the daughter…

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Police log: February 7, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests- February 6 Incidents- February 6 Incidents- February 5 Accidents- February 6 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- February 6 Incidents- February 7…

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One-and-done tastes bitter as New Albany stuns BNL 48-45 in sectional semifinal

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com NEW ALBANY – Bitter disappointment has been a rare dish on the Bedford North Lawrence postseason plate. One of the state’s…

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Filing period ends for Lawrence County 2026 Primary: See the final candidate list

BEDFORD – The field is officially set for the 2026 Primary Election in Lawrence County. Following the noon deadline today, Feb. 6, the Lawrence County…

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Boys & Girls Club to host inaugural cooking fundraiser in Lawrence County

BEDFORD – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County will host its first-ever Stirring Up Great Futures fundraiser and cooking competition, inviting local organizations…

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Purdue University Board of Trustees recap

WEST LAFAYETTE — In the spirit of America250, a national mission dedicated to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Purdue…

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Chamber invites members to host Business After Hours event

BEDFORD – The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to host an upcoming Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, Feb. 19, from…

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