Obituary: Glenda Jarvis

Glenda Jarvis, 80, of Orleans, Indiana, passed away on June 15, 2025, at 6:40 AM at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on…

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Post Offices will close Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth

INDIANA–  Post Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. There will be no mail delivery, caller…

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South Lawrence Utilities issues boil for Clark Smith, Rariden Hill Roads

LAWRENCE CO.- A boil order is in effect until further notice for Clark Smith Road, Rariden Hill Road, and surrounding areas due to a contractor…

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Police log: June 17, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents- June 16 Incidents- June 15 Accidents- June 16 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- June 16 Incidents- June 17 Incidents- June 16…

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Ratliff, Graves share Athlete of the Year honors

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence’s dynamic senior softball duo of Ava Ratliff and Kendall Graves have been named the school’s female…

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Yates steps down as BNL’s athletic director

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – After only one year at the helm, Adam Yates has resigned as Bedford North Lawrence’s athletic director. Yates, who…

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Kiddie Pool at John Lowery Municipal Pool closed until further notice

BEDFORD — The kiddie pool at John Lowery Municipal Pool (JLMP) will be closed starting Tuesday due to unforeseen circumstances, city officials announced Monday. The…

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Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith hosting mobile office hours in Lawrence County

BEDFORD- The Office of Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 11 am to 2 pm at…

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Bedford Chamber’s Business After Hours moves to June 18 for karaoke-themed event

BEDFORD — The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its June Business After Hours event on Wednesday, June 18, one day earlier than usual…

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Obituary: James Kimmel

James Kimmel, 96, of Bedford, passed away at Majestic Care in Bedford on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born on Saturday, May 18, 1929, he was…

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