Filing deadline is Thursday for Lawrence County School Boards under new Indiana party affiliation law

LAWRENCE COUNTY — School board races across Indiana will look significantly different on the ballot this November following a major shift in state election laws….

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Lawrence County Commissioners schedule special public meeting to discuss employee healthcare contract

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have announced a special upcoming public meeting to address county business later this month. The meeting is officially scheduled…

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Inaugural SixSigmaIndy Workforce Summit to Address Indiana’s Talent and Retention Challenges

INDIANA — As employers, educators, and community organizations grapple with an increasingly volatile labor market, a solutions-focused conference is coming to the state capital to…

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Tunnelton woman arrested after near-crash, backing toward police car on State Road 37

BEDFORD — A Tunnelton woman is facing multiple charges, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement, after allegedly nearly causing a multi-car…

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Free concert series “The Home of the Brave” coming to Bedford to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

BEDFORD — Area residents are invited to mark a massive milestone in American history with a powerful, multi-generational musical production coming to Lawrence County later…

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Becky’s Place welcomes volunteers and essential donations to empower families

BEDFORD — Becky’s Place, a local non-profit shelter dedicated to providing safe refuge and creating hope for women and children experiencing homelessness, is looking for…

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Obituary: Ricky Brown

March 18, 1957 – June 14, 2026 Ricky Brown, 69, of Mitchell, met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at IU Health…

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Lawrence County Sheriff issues warning over sophisticated phone scam targeting inmate families

BEDFORD — Law enforcement officials are urging Lawrence County residents to remain vigilant after a sophisticated phone scam surfaced locally, with fraudsters using public arrest…

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Bedford man facing OWI charges after speeding with an open beer on State Road 37

BEDFORD — A 75-year-old Bedford man was booked into the Lawrence County Jail over the weekend after allegedly speeding past a marked police cruiser with…

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Shalom Center Neighborhood Clean-Up event set for June 27; Volunteers needed

BLOOMINGTON – Beacon is seeking volunteers to help beautify the neighborhood surrounding Shalom Center on June 27 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  At Help Us Be Good Neighbors,…

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