BNL wrestlers conclude season in sectional

BLOOMINGTON – Bedford North Lawrence concluded the boys wrestling season during action in the IHSAA sectional at Bloomington North on Saturday. The top four in…

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Borden seniors scrape the icing off BNL’s celebration cake with 43-36 victory

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – On Senior Day, experience made the difference. Except it was Class A power Borden, with five seniors who have…

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Obituary: Reid Webster

January 4, 1985 – January 30, 2026 Reid Webster, 41, of Bedford, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his residence….

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Obituary: John D. Ford

July 24, 1953 – January 29, 2026 John D. Ford, 72, of Heltonville, passed away at 6:35 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at IU…

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Obituary: Eugene ‘Gene’ Prince

December 3, 1926 – January 29, 2026 Eugene “Gene” Prince, 99, of Heltonville, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at hisresidence with his family…

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Police Log: January 31, 2026

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

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Chamber announces 2026 Orleans Dogwood theme to revolve around America 250

ORLEANS – The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced that plans for the town’s trademark Dogwood Festival are well underway. This year will mark the…

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Orleans American Legion Post #69 again provides midway and financial contributions for annual Dogwood Festival

ORLEANS — The Orleans American Legion Post No. 69 will once again play a key role in the annual Orleans Dogwood Festival, continuing a partnership…

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American Idol alum Zachariah Smith to perform Feb. 7 at Mitchell Opera House

MITCHELL — Country music artist Zachariah Smith, a top-five finalist from Season 21 of American Idol, will perform live at the Mitchell Opera House on…

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Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers Winter Tai Chi, indoor walking programs to keep community active

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington Parks and Recreation is offering two winter programs designed to keep residents active, social, and moving during the colder months. Winter Fitness…

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