Local candidates file for 2026 primary election in Lawrence County

BEDFORD — As the filing window for the 2026 Primary Election continues, several local and state candidates have officially submitted their paperwork to appear on…

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Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission selects Ruth Aydt as 2026 Legacy Award recipient

BLOOMINGTON – The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission has selected Ruth Aydt as the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award recipient. …

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Smoke rises again: Tony Stewart set for NASCAR return in Ram Truck debut

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In a move that has sent shockwaves through the motorsports world, Hall of Famer Tony Stewart is coming out of NASCAR retirement….

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Obituary: James A. (Tony) Nordhoff

James A. (Tony) Nordhoff passed away on January 1, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas. Tony was born on May 21, 1960, in Bedford to Thomas J….

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Obituary: Doris Mae Sullivan

January 26, 1955 – January 13, 2026 Doris Mae Sullivan, 70, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at her residence. Born January 26, 1955, in…

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Property Transfers: January 14, 2026

Filed January 13: Filed January 12:0

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Attorney General Todd Rokita secures revocation of license against Avon real estate broker who defrauded investors of millions

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita has ensured that an Avon real estate broker who lied to investors to induce them to loan him money will no longer be a…

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Lawrence County SWCD plant sale spotlight: anise hyssop featured native plant

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Soil & Water Conservation District is highlighting anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) as part of its 2026 Native Plant Sale—a popular native…

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Indiana Pork donates $5,000 in gift cards to support Indiana teachers

INDIANA â€“ Indiana Pork is reinforcing its commitment to education and local communities by awarding 50 Indiana teachers with $100 gift cards, totaling $5,000 in support…

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Obituary: H. Joe Jenkins

November 2, 1936 – January 13, 2026 H. Joe Jenkins, 89, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born…

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