Mitchell Community Schools Board schedules special session and closed executive meeting for July 7

MITCHELL — The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees has released official public notices scheduling two back-to-back meetings, including a special voting session and a…

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Obituary: Michael D. Boruff

April 13, 1944 – June 19, 2026 Michael D. Boruff, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away at home on Friday, June 19, 2026. Mike was born…

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Rep. Bartels highlights new state laws taking effect July 1

INDIANA— A series of new state laws aimed at restructuring state government, slashing regulations for K-12 schools, and cutting red tape for local childcare facilities…

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Search continues for juvenile missing in Lake Michigan

LAKE MICHIGAN – A multi-agency search effort is underway after a juvenile went missing yesterday afternoon in Lake Michigan. At approximately 5:43 p.m., LaPorte County…

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‘Pioneer Song’ to celebrate Lincoln Amphitheatre musicals this Thursday-Saturday

LINCOLN CITY – Pioneer Song: a Celebration of Lincoln Amphitheatre Musicals will focus on and feature the music, history, and storytelling of three Lincoln Amphitheatre musicals:  Young…

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Solsberry man arrested after alleged drunk driving, spitting on officers at IU Health Bedford

BEDFORD — A 25-year-old Greene County man faces a laundry list of felony and misdemeanor charges after a routine traffic hazard dispatch erupted into a…

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Report: Thousands of Hoosiers lose food and health benefits following ‘HR 1’ spending cuts

INDIANA — Recent federal legislative changes have triggered a sharp decline in enrollment for Indiana’s safety net programs, leaving tens of thousands of Hoosiers without…

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Senator Jim Banks’ RESIDE Act passes Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ On Monday, Senator Jim Banks’ bill, the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments (RESIDE) Act, passed the United States Senate as part of the 21st Century ROAD…

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Bedford Chamber extends nomination deadline for ‘4 Under 40’ Young Professional Awards

BEDFORD — If you know a young leader making a difference in Lawrence County, there is still time to give them the recognition they deserve….

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Obituary: Shirley Lee Johnson

May 21, 1944 – June 21, 2026 Shirley L. (Schmidt) Johnson, 82, of Bedford, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026,…

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