Obituary: John Paul Chastain

June 5, 1982 – March 30, 2025 John Paul Chastain, 42, of Bedford, passed away at 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at IU…

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Orleans Dogwood Parade to honor State Champion Bulldogs and Vietnam veterans

ORLEANS– The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced that the upcoming Dogwood Parade on April 26th will feature a special tribute to the Orleans Bulldogs…

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Juvenile arrested on public intoxication charges after attempting to enter wrong home

BEDFORD – A 17-year-old male was arrested on Sunday, March 30, for public intoxication and illegal consumption of alcohol after attempting to enter the wrong…

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Obituary: Dannie E. Beaver

March 14, 1941 – March 30, 2025 Dannie E. Beaver of Bedford passed away quietly in his own home Sunday morning. Dan was 84 years…

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Mitchell man accused of water theft after tampering with meter

MITCHELL – According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, Randle Hignite, 46, of Mitchell, is facing allegations of theft and criminal mischief after allegedly tampering…

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Man arrested after attempting to enter a vehicle at CVS and fleeing from officers

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Saturday, March 30, after allegedly attempting to enter vehicles in the CVS Pharmacy parking lot and later…

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Avoca man arrested after throwing purse at woman

AVOCA – An Avoca man was detained on domestic battery and drug charges after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at…

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Author Randy Mills shares Larry Bird’s high school story at Orange County Historical Society

PAOLI—The Orange County Historical Society (OCHS) recently hosted author Randy Mills at its March meeting. Mills presented insights from his new book, “As if by…

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Man arrested after making threats with loaded firearms

BEDFORD– A Bedford man was arrested on Friday, March 28, following an incident involving threats and the possession of firearms. He faces charges of Serious…

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Historic Queen Ann home in Campbellsburg restored, hits market

CAMPBELLSBURG—After a year-long restoration project, the historic John T.C. Wilkins House in Campbellsburg, Indiana, has been transformed and is now for sale. Indiana Landmarks, which…

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