Federal unemployment program set to expire Sept. 6

INDIANA — The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday the state can stop participating in federal programs that have expanded unemployment benefits during the COVID-19…

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Crews move to District 3 to do paving

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners held a brief meeting Tuesday morning at the Lawrence County Courthouse. During the meeting, Highway Superintendent David Holmes reported…

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$11 million affordable housing project moves forward

BEDFORD – In their meeting, Monday night the Bedford City Council approved TWG Development LLC’s request to change the zoning from a B-3 designation to…

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FSSA names new chief medical officer

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is reinforcing its commitment to improving the overall health and well-being of Hoosiers by announcing…

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Mens warming shelter new location

Men’s Warming Shelter makes pitch for contributions from the City of Bedford

BEDFORD – The president of the Men’s Warming Shelter otherwise known as SARAH (Stone City Alliance for Recovery and Hope) Charles Edwards appeared before the…

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IU Health Foundation seeks contribution for Community Impact Investment Fund

BEDFORD – Joe Timbrook and Shance Sizemore from the Lawrence County Economic Growth Council, along with Shawna Girgis, of IU Health Foundation, appeared before the…

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White River Humane Society makes a plea for the City of Bedford to contribute more funds

BEDFORD – The White River Humane Society made a plea before the Bedford City Council to contribute more funds to the organization. According to Buddy…

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Bloomington officials taking action against destructive and illegal behavior in public spaces

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington, like most cities, experiences a certain amount of destructive and illegal behaviors, many of them happening in or on parks, streets, sidewalks,…

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Insurance cost to increase 7 percent for the City of Bedford

BEDFORD – The Bedford Board of Works approved a contract with Zurich Insurance to provide property, liability, automobile, and workman’s compensation insurance for the city….

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Board of Work and Safety accepts resignation of BPD Captain Morgan Lee

BEDFORD – The Bedford Board of Works and Safety accepted the resignation of Bedford Police Captain Morgan Lee after an investigation revealed that several department…

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