Obituary: Randy ‘Joe’ Eads

July 24, 1960 – January 18, 2026 Randy ‘Joe’ Eads, 65 of Bedford passed away on January 18, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis….

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Bedford woman faces criminal mischief charge after allegedly breaking window

BEDFORD – A local woman is facing a criminal charge following an incident in mid-December involving a domestic dispute that resulted in property damage at…

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Uplands Regional Land Bank seeks properties, contractor partnerships across six-county region

FRENCH LICK – Uplands Regional Land Bank is working to turn vacant and abandoned properties into opportunities for stronger neighborhoods and long-term community growth across…

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North Lawrence Community Schools announces kindergarten registration dates for 2026

BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) has officially released the schedule for its upcoming Kindergarten Welcome and Registration events. Parents and guardians of incoming…

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Individual Income tax filings opens Jan. 26

INDIANA– The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR), along with the IRS, will start accepting filings for 2025 Individual Income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26,…

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Major drug seizure following speeding stop on I-69

GRANT COUNTY – A routine traffic stop for speeding escalated into a significant narcotics bust on Friday morning, resulting in the arrest of four individuals…

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Serving Hope BBQ Bowl tips night set for Jan. 20 at Smokin’ Jim’s

BEDFORD – Serving Hope will kick off its first BBQ Bowl tips night tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 20, inviting the community to stop by Smokin’ Jim’s…

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Mercedes-Benz will pay $12.7 million to Indiana and Hoosier consumers to settle allegations of deception regarding vehicle emission controls 

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that Mercedes-Benz will send $12.7 million to Indiana to settle allegations the companies violated state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade…

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Springville woman arrested on felony meth charges

BLOOMINGTON – A lengthy investigation by the Indiana State Police (ISP) Drug Enforcement Section culminated in the arrest of a Lawrence County woman on Tuesday,…

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Mayor Kerry Thomson, Utilities Director Kat Zaiger, Councilwoman Isabel Piedmont-Smith to host traveling town Hall Jan. 26

BLOOMINGTON – Mayor Kerry Thomson, City of Bloomington Utilities Director Kat Zaiger, and City Councilwoman Isabel Piedmont-Smith invite residents to the next Traveling Town Hall on…

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