Cherry blossoms bloom in White River State Park

INDIANAPOLIS – The Japanese Yoshino cherry blossom trees are blooming in White River State Park, signaling spring’s arrival. Indianapolis residents and visitors are encouraged to…

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Banks’ Tyler’s Law passes United States Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ Last night, Tyler’s Law, a bill introduced in 2025 by Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) passed the Senate unanimously. This bill directs the U.S. Department of Health…

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Restoration requested for iconic Lawrence County Bison before National 250th Celebration

BEDFORD — A beloved piece of Lawrence County public art is in need of a makeover before the nation’s 250th birthday. Brad Bough, Vice President…

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Obituary: Marybeth Opal Lundy-Caudill

October 31, 1990 – March 22, 2026 Marybeth Opal Lundy-Caudill, 35, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at IU Health Bedford Hospital….

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Eric Koch named most effective state senator

STATEHOUSE —  State Senator Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was named the most effective Senate lawmaker of the 123rd General Assembly according to a recent study, with 17 of his 22 bills becoming…

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Lawrence County Commissioners pass resolution to secure Rural Transit funding for 2027

LAWRENCE COUNTY — During their Tuesday morning meeting at the Lawrence County Courthouse, the Lawrence County Commissioners officially paved the way for continued public transportation…

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Shawswick VFD and Fire Territory to seek Federal Grant for electric response truck

BEDFORD — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department and the Lawrence County Fire Territory are going green to save green. During Tuesday morning’s Lawrence County Commissioners…

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Budd Stipp Road is open following emergency repair

BEDFORD — Normal traffic patterns have resumed on Budd Stipp Road after an emergency closure earlier today. Local officials confirmed this morning that the roadway…

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Digital surge and community impact highlighted in Bedford Public Library annual report

BEDFORD — During Tuesday morning’s Lawrence County Commissioners meeting, Nathan Watson, Director of the Bedford Public Library, presented the institution’s 2025 annual report, painting a…

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Jackson County Water Company employee charged in $160,000 cash deposit theft

BROWNSTOWN — A long-term investigation into missing funds at the Jackson County Water Company has culminated in felony charges against a Seymour woman accused of…

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