Back-to-Back Billy Joel and Elton John tribute set for March 7 at Mitchell Opera House

MITCHELL — A two-part tribute to music legends Billy Joel and Elton John is coming to the Mitchell Opera House on Saturday, March 7, at…

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Obituary: Eileen Claire Benham

Eileen Claire Benham, 98, of Jefferson City, MO, formerly of Bedford, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Heisinger Bluff Nursing…

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Police log: February 27, 2026

Bedford Police Department Incidents- February 26 Incidents- February 25 Accidents- February 26 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- February 26 Incidents- February 27 Incidents- February 26…

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Bedford Lions Club awards 2025 Academic Scholarship to Laci Williams

BEDFORD — Continuing a tradition of community investment that spans nearly half a century, the Bedford Lions Club has officially named Laci Williams as the…

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Greater Mitchell Chamber to host annual dinner April 9

MITCHELL — The Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Annual Chamber Dinner on Thursday, April 9, at the Spring Mill Inn in…

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Rigbys to bring Beatles tribute to Mitchell Opera House Feb. 28

MITCHELL — The Rigbys will present a musical celebration of The Beatles on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Mitchell Opera House. The performance will run…

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Oolitic man arrested after early morning domestic dispute and pursuit

OOLITIC— A local man is behind bars following an early morning incident on Monday that led to a brief search by Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies….

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Five minutes of oxygen deprivation dooms BNL as Jasper pulls away to 67-48 victory in regular-season finale

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com JASPER – What can happen in five minutes? For the average person at rest, the heart beats about 400 times, the…

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Shop, sparkle and style: 2026 Women’s Expo returns to Bedford with boutique fashion finds on Mar. 14

BEDFORD — Shoppers searching for one-of-a-kind fashion, eye-catching accessories, and the perfect excuse for a girls’ day out won’t have to look far when the…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita secures landmark settlement with Vanguard to protect coal industry and investors 

INDIANA – A leading global investment management company — The Vanguard Group Inc. — has pledged in a settlement obtained by Attorney General Todd Rokita that it will not impinge…

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