Companies raise $40K for area nonprofits during charity golf outing

CROWN POINT – The Hard Hat Charity Golf Outing, hosted by the Northwest Indiana Business Round Table (NWIBRT), returned this fall for another successful year of fun…

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North Lawrence Community Schools Launch First-Ever District-Wide Newsletter: STAR BLAST

BEDFORD— North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural district-wide newsletter, STAR BLAST. STAR BLAST is designed to keep…

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Gov. Holcomb declares Indiana State Library Bicentennial Day; library prepares to celebrate

INDIANAPOLIS— Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Dec. 6 issued a proclamation declaring that day to be Indiana State Library Bicentennial Day, highlighting the library’s importance….

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TikTok lost bid to strike down law that could ban the platform in the US

INDIANA—TikTok recently lost its bid to strike down a law that could ban the platform in the US starting on January 19, 2025. A US appeals…

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Police Log: December 9, 2024

Bedford Police Department Arrests – December 8 Incidents – December 8 Incidents – December 7 Accidents – December 8 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Beloved Chaplin Jack Voigtschild leaves behind a legacy of service and compassion

BEDFORD — Jack Louis Voigtschild, 79, of Bedford, a beloved figure in Lawrence County, known for his unwavering commitment to serving others, especially in times…

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Obituary: Jack Louis Voigtschild

March 20, 1945 – December 7, 2024 Jack Louis Voigtschild, 79, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his residence, with his…

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Robert Q. Berry III appointed Dean of Indiana University Bloomington School of Education

BLOOMINGTON— Robert Q. Berry III has been named the next dean of the Indiana University Bloomington School of Education, effective April 1. The university announced…

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Bloomington woman charged with her brother’s fentanyl overdose death

BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of her brother, Brian O’Bannon, who died in…

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Timothy Helton will stand trial for murder and attempted murder in February 2025

BEDFORD — A Bloomington man remains behind bars after being charged with the murder of Johnnie Grubb IV, 44, of Bedford, following a deadly shooting…

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