Burris Elementary to host IREAD-3 parent meeting Feb. 10

MITCHELL — Burris Elementary School invites third-grade parents to an IREAD-3 Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m….

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Award-winning documentary to spotlight substance use crisis with free screening at Mitchell Opera House Feb. 17

MITCHELL — A free community screening of the award-winning documentary The Addict’s Wake will be held Feb. 17 at the Mitchell Opera House, bringing attention…

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Obituary: Samuel W. “Sam” Tolbert

Samuel W. “Sam” Tolbert, 40, of Mitchell, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his residence. Sam was born in Bedford on July 14,…

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The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Jan. 27, get details here

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on January 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County courthouse. The agenda for the meeting is…

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Becky’s Place to host rad 80’s Dance Party fundraiser April 11

BEDFORD — Break out the neon, tease up the hair, and get ready to get down, because Becky’s Place is throwing a totally tubular 80’s…

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Gov. Braun prepares for severe winter weather this weekend: “ISP, National Guard, and INDOT crews stand ready to assist”

INDIANAPOLIS – With severe winter weather forecasted this weekend, Governor Braun is reiterating Indiana’s preparedness for severe snow and ice. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Indiana…

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Leadership Daviess County participants invited to Indiana Statehouse visit Feb. 19

INDIANAPOLIS — Leadership Daviess County program participants and alumni are invited to take part in a special behind-the-scenes visit to the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday,…

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Shawswick Elementary to host Senior Breakfast and Clapout for Class of 2026

BEDFORD — Shawswick Elementary School and the Shawswick PTO will welcome back graduating seniors for a special “Senior Breakfast & Clapout” on Friday, May 8….

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Police Log: January 23, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests- January 22 Incidents- January 22 Incidents- January 21 Accidents- January 22 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- January 22 Incidents- January 23…

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Bloomington offering free holiday greenery recycling through January

BLOOMINGTON — City of Bloomington residents still have time to dispose of unwanted holiday greenery at no cost. From now through the end of January,…

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