Volunteers needed for faith-based emergency shelter

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (BSWERS) is a volunteer, faith-based initiative that provides supplemental shelter during extreme winter weather. And they need volunteers! You can…

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Weather delays Rumpke trash and recycling service

MEDORA – Hazardous road conditions will delay Rumpke trash and recycling service on Tuesday, Dec. 2 in portions of southern Indiana. Service will not occur…

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Light Up the Town: Deadline for Orleans Chamber 2025 Christmas Lighting Contest approaching

ORLEANS — The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring its annual Christmas Lighting Contest, inviting residents and business owners to transform the town…

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Lawrence County judge rejects plea deal in children’s death; Brittany Medina to face Jury Trial

BEDFORD — The sentencing of Brittany Medina, the Mitchell woman who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the drowning deaths of her two young children,…

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Holiday closures and trash schedule changes for City of Bedford

BEDFORD — The City of Bedford has announced the upcoming office closures and corresponding changes to trash, recycling, and transportation routes for the Christmas and…

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Obituary: Darren Scott Tegarden

July 6, 1975 – November 24, 2025 Darren Scott Tegarden, born July 6, 1975, in Salem, Indiana, passed away on November 24,2025, in Bedford, Indiana….

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Stay Informed: WBIW urges audience to bookmark closing, cancelation and delays page

BEDFORD — As severe weather season approaches or strikes, local media outlet WBIW is strongly urging its audience to prepare by saving the direct link…

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Community invited to Free Holiday Singalong at StoneGate Center

BEDFORD— The holiday season is set to receive a harmonious start with a Community Holiday Singalong featuring Becky Muncy & Friends at the StoneGate Arts…

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Tire Recall Alert: Achilles ATR Sport 2 tires recalled over registration issue

NATIONWIDE — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a new tire safety recall for certain Achilles ATR Sport 2 tires manufactured by…

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Driver fails to yield to emergency vehicle, arrested on OWI charges

BEDFORD — A Bedford man was taken into custody early Friday morning on charges of operating a vehicle while Intoxicated and OWI endangerment following a…

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