Purdue Extension offers ‘Be Heart Smart’ program in Bedford

BEDFORD — Purdue Extension Lawrence County is offering a four-week “Be Heart Smart” program designed to help residents reduce their risk of heart disease and…

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Bedford Police Department seeking new officers

BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department is actively accepting applications for police officer positions, offering a starting salary of $66,258.14 and a sign-on bonus of…

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Mitchell Opera House to host free ‘Hunger Games’ movie showing

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Opera House will present a free screening of “The Hunger Games” movie on Saturday, Aug. 23. The showing is scheduled to…

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Bedford residents reminded to schedule special trash pickups

BEDFORD — Mayor Sam Craig has released a video reminder from the Bedford Street & Sanitation Department, urging residents to schedule pickups for any items…

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Persimmon Festival Committee warns of guide scam

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Persimmon Festival Committee has issued a warning to the public about a scam involving the free 2025 festival guides. According to…

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Government modernizes donations with Venmo, PayPal option

WASHINGTON — According to it’s website, since October 2000, The Bureau of the Fiscal Service’s Pay.gov portal has offered federal agencies a secure, government-wide system…

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WBIW urges vigilance to prevent hot car deaths as temperatures rise

BEDFORD — WBIW is warning about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, even on seemingly mild days, as internal car temperatures can quickly…

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North Lawrence Career Center welcomes tech veteran George Sorrells as Computer Science Instructor

BEDFORD – The North Lawrence Career Center has announced the addition of George Sorrells, a seasoned technology expert with nearly two decades of experience in…

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Bloomington Police Department opens registration for 2025 Residents Police Academy

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department (BPD) is inviting city residents to register for its free 2025 Residents Police Academy, offering an in-depth look into…

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Hope Resource Center to host childbirth education class

BEDFORD – Hope Resource Center will offer a Childbirth Education Class on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class is designed…

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