Community asked to help refill critical supplies at “Stuff A Bus for L.I.F.E.” drive

BEDFORD — The shelves at L.I.F.E. Food Pantry are thinning heading into the holiday season, and local organizers say the community’s help is urgently needed….

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Santa House returns to Otis Park for three nights in December

BEDFORD — Santa and Mrs. Claus will return to Otis Park next month as the Bedford Parks Department hosts its annual Santa House festivities Dec….

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Orleans Chamber seeks donations to “Light Up Orleans” with new downtown decorations

ORLEANS—The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has launched its annual fundraising campaign to help cover the costs of the town’s downtown Christmas decorations, which will feature…

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Sheriff Day praises teams following Fort Ritner murder conviction

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day publicly recognized his department’s detectives, officers, and the Prosecutor’s Office for their dedication that led to a conviction…

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FREE financial workshop coming to Mitchell: “Where Does Your Money Go?”

MITCHELL — For anyone who has ever wondered why their paycheck seems to disappear faster than it arrives, Purdue Extension–Lawrence County is offering a free,…

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Joseph W. Elliott, longtime Bedford businessman and philanthropist dies at 91

BEDFORD — Joseph Walter Elliott, a prominent Bedford businessman, community leader, and philanthropist, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, at the age of 91. Elliott,…

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Record-setting Thanksgiving travel expected: Nearly 2 Million Hoosiers to hit the road

INDIANA — Thanksgiving travel this year is on track to shatter records nationwide, with almost 2 million Hoosiers expected to venture at least 50 miles…

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America’s next coin casualty: Soaring metal prices put the costly nickel on notice

NATIONAL — The American penny is officially history. After decades of debate, the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last pennies, finally conceding to soaring…

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Pope Leo XIV to host a historic digital encounter with youth at the National Catholic Conference in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — Faithful of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis are invited to participate in a historic digital event as Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to engage…

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Full November SNAP benefits now available for eligible Hoosiers

INDIANA — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced that it has begun issuing the full monthly benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

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