Holiday World wins top state honors; Dinosaur invasion set to return in 2026

SANTA CLAUS — Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is riding a wave of momentum into its upcoming season after sweeping two major categories at the…

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State Soil Conservation Board will meet on Monday, March 23

INDIANAPOLIS — The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) will meet for a board meeting on Monday, March 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST at the Indiana Soybean…

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Police Log: March 19, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 18 Incidents – March 18 Accidents – March 18 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – March 19 Arrests –…

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Little Phoenix Learning Center to host preschool open house

BEDFORD — Little Phoenix Learning Center has announced an open house for its preschool program on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The family-friendly event will take…

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Bedford Middle School announces cheer tryouts for 2026–2027 season

BEDFORD — Bedford Middle School has announced the tryout schedule for its 2026–2027 cheer team, specifically calling for current 6th-grade students interested in joining the…

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Registration deadline nears for Indiana’s May Primary Election

LAWRENCE COUNTY — With the 2026 Primary Election less than two months away, Lawrence County Clerk Amy Voorhies joined Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales…

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Bedford Board of Zoning to hear home addition variance request at March 24 meeting

BEDFORD — The Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to consider a residential property…

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Max Winchell promoted to District 5 sergeant

INDIANA – Indiana Conservation Officer Max Winchell has been promoted to the rank of sergeant for Indiana DNR Law Enforcement District 5. Sergeant Winchell will serve…

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Spring officially arrives in Southern Indiana: 70s and sunshine for the first weekend

BEDFORD — Winter’s lease is officially up this week as Southern Indiana prepares to welcome the astronomical start of spring. The vernal equinox is set…

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Obituary: Vera Elizabeth (Rust) Hoevener

September 9, 1930 – March 17, 2026 Vera Elizabeth (Rust) Hoevener, 95, of Seymour, passed away at her home on March 17, 2026. She was…

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