High water levels impact Monroe Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend: Beaches closed, multiple trails and roads underwater

BLOOMINGTON — As one of the biggest outdoor recreation weekends of the year approaches, visitors heading to Monroe Lake for Memorial Day will face significant…

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Bedford man arrested for felony domestic battery following late-night disturbance

BEDFORD— A late-night verbal dispute escalated into physical violence last Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of a Bedford man on felony domestic battery charges after…

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Obituary: Paul “Stubby” L. Pridemore Sr.

November 5, 1955 – May 16, 2026 Paul “Stubby” L. Pridemore, Sr., 70, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Indiana University Health…

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Bedford Community Band to host Annual Memorial Day Concert at Thornton Park Pavilion

BEDFORD — The Bedford Community Band has officially announced its upcoming Memorial Day concert, promising the community an evening filled with great music, camaraderie, and…

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Fuel Crisis Hits Home: GasBuddy forecasts most expensive summer at the pump in years amid Strait of Hormuz closure

INDIANA — American road trip culture is facing its toughest test in years. Despite a massive surge in fuel prices driven by major geopolitical disruptions,…

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Make a difference locally: Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County seeks volunteers for ‘Summer at the Club’ programs

BEDFORD — As summer approaches, the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is officially calling on community members to help make the season unforgettable…

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Franciscan Health presents Cooking Matters class on June 3 in Crawfordsville

CRAWFORDSVILLE – Franciscan Health, in collaboration with FISH Food Pantry of Montgomery County, Indy Hunger Network, and CookingMatters.org, will be holding a class entitled “Cooking…

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Obituary: Valena Yvonne Whitner

August 30, 1956 – May 18, 2026 Valena Yvonne Whitner, 69, of Bedford, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington,…

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Oolitic woman arrested for public Intoxication at Bedford pediatric clinic; DCS notified

BEDFORD — An Oolitic woman was arrested on public intoxication charges last Tuesday after staff at a local medical facility raised alarms that she appeared…

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Red Cross urges regional blood and platelet donations ahead of critical summer season

INDIANA — As communities prepare for the Memorial Day holiday, the American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for residents to schedule blood and…

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