Orleans Fire Department urges residents to prepare for approaching winter storm

ORLEANS – Orleans Fire Department officials say they are monitoring an approaching winter storm that is expected to impact the area and are urging residents…

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BNL girls splash to win at Jennings

NORTH VERNON – Bedford North Lawrence posted a victory over Jennings County during girls high school swimming action on Thursday night. The Stars recorded a…

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Traffic Alert: Disabled Semi Blocking State Road 337 in Orleans

ORLEANS— Local authorities are advising motorists to seek alternate routes this morning following a traffic disruption on a major local thoroughfare. The Orleans Police Department…

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Stars cap regular season with win over North Knox

BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence won three matches on the mat while conquering North Knox 39-24 during high school wrestling action on Thursday night. Isaiah…

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BNL making short trip to Class A No.3 Orleans with long-range goal in mind

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – For the final road test of the regular season, Bedford North Lawrence will make its shortest journey for another…

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Obituary: Inez K. “Patty” Bartlett

Inez K. “Patty” Barlett, 91, of Bedford, passed away on January 21, 2026, at 11:15 PM at Stonebridge Health Campus. Patty was born in Jonesville,…

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Tyler Brock selected as 2025 District 10 Officer of the Year

PORTER CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Tyler Brock, who serves Porter County, has been selected as the 2025 District 10 Officer of the Year.  “Across…

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Josh Thomas is District 9 Officer of the Year

 JEFFERSON CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Josh Thomas, who serves Jefferson County, has been selected as the 2025 District 9 Officer of the Year.  “Across…

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Curt Cignetti named 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year

HOUSTON — Curt Cignetti, head coach at Indiana University, was named national college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear”…

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Caleb Hutchison selected as 2025 District 5 Officer of the Year

OWEN CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Caleb Hutchison, who serves Owen County, has been selected as the 2025 District 5 Officer of the Year.  “Across…

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