SAVE THE DATE: Get ready for great food and a great cause at the Annual Bedford Rotary Dan Schafer Memorial Fish Fry on July 3

BEDFORD — The Bedford Rotary Club, in partnership with the local Knights of Columbus, will host its annual Dan Schafer Memorial Fish Fry to raise…

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Celebrate 2026 Jackson County Gaduates with WBIW’s “Senior Spotlight” online feature

JACKSON CO. — As graduation ceremonies take place across southern Indiana, 1340 WBIW is continuing its Senior Spotlight series by recognizing graduating seniors from Jackson…

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Oolitic Town Council changes meeting schedule, see the update here

OOLITIC – The Oolitic Town Council has changed its monthly meetings from the last Monday of each calendar month to the Second Monday of the…

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Obituary: Matthew White

Matthew White, 57, of Bedford, IN, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2026. Born December 13, 1968, Matthew was preceded in death by his parents,…

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Police Log: June 5, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests- June 4 Incidents- June 4 Incidents- June 3 Accidents- June 3 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- June 4 Incidents- June 5…

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Woman arrested on May 31 following bigamy investigation

BEDFORD — A regional marriage tracking dispute has led to a formal criminal investigation in Lawrence County after a local man discovered his estranged wife…

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Duke Energy offers new tools to save energy, and money this summer

INDIANA – With the unofficial start to summer – Memorial Day and the Indy 500 – behind us, it’s time to begin planning for the…

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Back-to-back motorcycle crashes on Washington County highways leave two airlifted

SALEM — Two serious motorcycle collisions in a span of less than 24 hours sent two local riders to an out-of-state trauma center via air…

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State Arson investigators deployed after three separate overnight fires strike Washington

WASHINGTON — Local emergency crews and state arson investigators are searching for answers after three separate structure fires broke out in close succession across the…

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Gifted Hands Academy celebrates 5-year anniversary and grand opening of new location in Hammond

HAMMOND – On June 1st, Gifted Hands Academy celebrated its 5-year anniversary and cut the ribbon to open its new location at 3536 169th St….

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