LCEGC offers pathways to welding and construction employment; Registration closing soon

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Economic Growth Council (LCEGC), in partnership with the Wagler Education and Training Center, is expanding its commitment to local workforce…

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West Nile Virus detected in Monroe County mosquitoes

BLOOMINGTON— The Monroe County Health Department has confirmed that a pool of mosquitoes in the county has tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting a…

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Indiana’s resolution on federal debt gains national traction

STATEHOUSE — Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla applauded the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) for recommending Indiana Senate Resolution 51, which sounds the alarm on…

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Police Log: August 13, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – August 12 Incidents – August 11 Accidents – August 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 12 Incidents –…

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Stars planning to improvise and adapt during 2025 season

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – “Improvise, adapt, overcome” is the unofficial slogan, according to Clint Eastwood in Heartbreak Ridge, of the Marines. Bedford North…

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BNL hopes to age quickly as young Stars take to new turf field

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Aging, at a certain point in life, is viewed as a negative. Toddlers are so cute until they become…

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Bedford man facing forgery, fraud charges after depositing checks from deceased person’s account

BEDFORD — A Bedford man is facing forgery and fraud charges after allegedly depositing checks from the account of a deceased individual. Ryan Andrew Terrell,…

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Obituary: Norma Jean Miracle

January 21, 1939 – August 11, 2025 Norma Jean Miracle, 86, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Majestic Care. Born January…

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Obituary: George Harris

December 17, 1939 – August 11, 2025 George Harris, 85, of Bedford, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, at IU Health…

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Indiana State Police investigating death of woman in Mitchell

MITCHELL — The Indiana State Police has launched a death investigation after a woman was found deceased at a residence on Bartlett Drive. According to…

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