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Obituary: Virginia ‘Jennie’ M. Kellams
October 5, 1939 – November 27, 2025 Virginia ‘Jennie’ M. Kellams, 86, Bedford, passed away on November 27, 2025. She was born on October 5,…
Open-Air Christmas Market to bring holiday cheer to J street
BEDFORD — Get ready to step straight into a Hallmark Christmas moment. The Open-Air Christmas Market is returning to J Street, transforming downtown into a…
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Community Development Block Grant Recovery Housing Program is now open for applications
INDIANA – The Recovery Housing Program provides funds to assist rural communities and their non-profit partners, if applicable, to establish or expand transitional recovery housing…
All Aboard! Indiana Rail Road announces 35th Annual Santa Train schedule
INDIANA/ILLINOIS — Santa Claus is coming to town for the 35th year, and he’s arriving by rail. The Indiana Rail Road (INRD) has officially announced…
Pekin man killed in Thanksgiving morning shooting; Suspect charged with reckless homicide
PEKIN — Indiana State Police (ISP) detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thanksgiving morning, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old Pekin…
Mitchell Chamber encourages local shops to join Annual Christmas Downtown Celebration
MITCHELL — The City of Mitchell and Mitchell Parks and Recreation will host a full slate of Christmas events on Saturday, Dec. 13, culminating in…
National FFA opens 2025-26 Scholarship Application, offers nearly $2.5 million in aid
INDIANA—The National FFA Organization has officially launched the application period for its 2025-26 scholarship program, making nearly $2.5 million in financial assistance available to students…
Firefighters urge homeowners: Clean your chimney yearly to prevent deadly fires
LAWRENCE CO. — As temperatures drop and homeowners prepare to ignite their wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, local firefighters are issuing a critical safety warning: clean…
Live reindeer coming to Bedford for Christmas Around the Square
BEDFORD — A touch of the North Pole is making its way to downtown Bedford. Families can meet live reindeer on Saturday, Dec. 6, from…
Christmas Tour of Homes set for Dec. 7 to support local cancer patients
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services will host its annual Christmas Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 7, offering residents a festive chance to…
