Celestine Volunteer Firefighter dies in the line of duty

CELESTINE — The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the tragic loss of one of its members, Luke Gehlhausen, 41, who died in the line…

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Man arrested after being found unconscious at wheel

BEDFORD — A Williams man was arrested early Sunday morning after he was found unconscious behind the wheel of his car at an intersection in…

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Lawrence County Courthouse to feature Little Free Library

BEDFORD — A new Little Free Library is coming to the upper level of the Lawrence County Courthouse, providing a welcome distraction for those waiting…

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Chagas Disease, spread by “Kissing Bugs,” on the rise in the U.S.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Chagas disease, a potentially fatal illness transmitted by the “kissing bug” (triatomine insect), may be becoming endemic in the United States, according…

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Murder trial postponed; accused now held on petition to revoke charge

BEDFORD — The murder trial for Casey Brown, a man accused in the February 2024 death of 21-year-old Kobe Stancombe, has been postponed. The trial,…

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Police Log: September 9, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 9 Arrests – September 8 Incidents – September 8 Incidents – September 7 Accidents – September 8 Lawrence County…

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Monroe County Democrats to host booth at Annual Fall Festival

ELLETTSVILLE – The Monroe County Fall Festival is set to kick off this week, and the Monroe County Democrats will be on hand to engage…

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Providence tops BNL in four sets

CLARKSVILLE – Providence extended its winning steak to four straight matches with a four-set victory over Bedford North Lawrence during high school volleyball action on…

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Arts Commission seeks applications from communities for workshop, funding opportunity

INDIANA – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is now accepting applications for the Creative Convergence program. Creative Convergence is a team-based workshop and funding opportunity…

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Series of construction projects planned for Hopewell site

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington continues to invest in the site of the former IU Health Bloomington Hospital—now being transformed into the Hopewell Neighborhood,…

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