July 2025: Legal Milestones and Community Justice

BEDFORD – July 2025 was a month marked by significant developments in the Lawrence County legal system, as a high-profile murder case came to a…

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Stars climb the mountain to top Springs Valley, finish fifth in Eagle Classic tournament

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com AUSTIN – Mountaineers embody the human spirit of conquering the greatest challenges. When asked why he wanted to scale Mount Everest,…

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Obituary: Reta Lorene Lagle

Reta Lorene Lagle, 69, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her residence. Born May 30, 1956, in Sidney, Ohio, she was the daughter of…

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Obituary: Scott Smith

Scott Smith, 59, of Williams, died at 8:00 pm on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born…

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Bedford man sentenced to six years for attempted escape

BEDFORD — A Bedford man was sentenced to six years in the Indiana Department of Correction after pleading guilty to attempted escape and being adjudicated…

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Bedford man sentenced to six years in methamphetamine case

BEDFORD — A Bedford man was sentenced this week to six years in the Indiana Department of Correction after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine-related felony,…

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Indiana gas prices continue to fall

INDIANA – Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.65/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…

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Obituary: Mark Alan Duncan

Mark Alan Duncan, 70, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Majestic Care of Bedford. Born July 11, 1955, in Lawrence County, he was the…

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Obituary: Rev. Kenneth “Kenny” Adams

Reverend H. Kenneth “Kenny” Adams, 94, of Linton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:06 PM on Saturday, December 27, 2025,…

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BNL in defensive ‘beast’ mode for 47-26 win over Class No.4 Trinity Lutheran in Eagle Classic

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com AUSTIN – Listed on the game program as a generous 5-foot-3, senior guard Paige Burton’s defensive assignment was a 6-2 tower….

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