Lightning suspected cause of early morning Columbus house fire

COLUMBUS – Fire officials are investigating an early morning residential fire in Columbus that they believe was likely ignited by lightning. The Columbus Fire Department…

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Obituary: Shirley Ann Sowder

July 14, 1942 – April 5, 2025 Shirley Ann Sowder, 82, of Bedford, died at 11:38 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the White…

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Obituary: Barry Lee Mundy

July 16, 1947 – April 5, 2025 Barry Lee Mundy, 77, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his son’s residence, surrounded by…

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City of Bedford will begin flushing fire hydrants tonight

BEDFORD—The City of Bedford will begin flushing fire hydrants tonight through Thursday, April 17. The following is a tentative schedule for flushing fire hydrants in…

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Police Log: April 6, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – April 5 Incidents – April 4 Accidents – April 5 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – April 5 Incidents –…

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Update: I-69 is now open

DAVIESS CO. – Indiana State Police announced at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, that I-69 is now open in Daviess County. I-69 was closed…

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Missing Monroe County man found safe

MONROE CO—The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Gary Edwards, who was previously reported missing, has been found safe and returned to his…

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Streets closed in Orleans due to flooding

ORLEANS—The Town of Orleans has announced the closure of two streets due to water overflowing the roadways caused by ongoing flooding. Authorities have reported that…

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I-69 in Daviess County closed due to high water

DAVIESS CO. – Authorities have announced the closure of Interstate 69 in Daviess County due to hazardous high-water conditions affecting the roadway. The Indiana State…

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Brown County declares local disaster emergency following severe weather

BROWN CO. — Brown County officials declared a local, county-wide disaster emergency on Saturday, April 5th, in response to the significant impact of recent severe…

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