Obituary: Wesley Lee Woods

May 17, 2024 – September 30, 2025 Wesley Lee Woods, of Bedford, passed away at 5:07 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Riley Hospital…

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Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series: Indiana State Library Bicentennial Celebration

INDIANAPOLIS – “Indiana State Library History” Presented by Jamie Dunn, Genealogy Supervisor, followed by Indiana Historical Bureau marker dedication and reception celebrating the Indiana State Library bicentennial…

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Odon water rate hike funding major $8.2M system upgrade

ODON—The Town of Odon has announced that recent increases in water rates are directly linked to funding a critical, $8.2 million overhaul of the town’s…

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Bloomington man faces drug charges following traffic stop in Lawrence County

LAWRENCE CO. – A Bloomington man was arrested early Sunday morning after a traffic stop initiated by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department led to the…

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Apply now for the FFY2026 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant

INDIANA – The FY2026 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant is now accepting applications. The application period closes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. …

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INDOT opens application window for Community Crossings Grant program

INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2026 Community Crossings Matching Grant program, which provides state funding for…

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Hoosiers choose Hershey’s as top Halloween treat, study reveals

INDIANA—As Halloween approaches, a new study tracking candy preferences across the U.S. has crowned Hershey’s as Indiana’s favorite sweet treat, despite the chocolate brand ranking…

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Lawrence County Council to host budget review hearing on Thursday

BEDFORD—A Budget Review Hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., at the Lawrence County Courthouse. The public is hereby notified…

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Get your ducks in a row: Waterfowl season takes flight in Indiana

INDIANA – Waterfowl season is officially here, and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding Indiana hunters to prepare for one of the state’s…

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Motorcycle chase ends in crash; Bedford man faces felony OWI charges

BEDFORD – A Bedford man with a prior conviction for intoxicated driving was arrested Monday night following a police pursuit that started with a traffic…

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