Oolitic adopts ordinance setting rules for keeping chickens, banning roosters

OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council has approved a new ordinance establishing standards for residents who keep chickens within town limits, while prohibiting roosters. Ordinance…

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Blue Bell Ice Cream issues allergy alert on undeclared almond, walnut, and pecan in Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream packaged in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough half gallon carton 

INDIANA – Blue Bell Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream half gallon packaged in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough…

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Police Log: August 27, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 27 Arrests – August 26 Incidents – August 27 Incidents – August 26 Incidents – August 25 Accidents –…

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Nathan Watson announces bid for Bedford City Council at-large seat

BEDFORD — Nathan Watson, Director at the Bedford Public Library, has announced his candidacy in the Republican caucus to fill the Bedford City Council at-large…

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FEMA officials visit Lawrence County to assess storm damage and discuss reimbursement

BEDFORD – Following a major disaster declaration by President Donald Trump in July, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were in Lawrence County…

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Police Log: August 26, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 26 Arrests – August 25 Incidents – August 25 Incidents – August 24 Accidents – August 25 Lawrence County…

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Oolitic Water Works to replace broken hydrant August 27

OOLITIC — Oolitic residents north of 3rd Street may temporarily lose water service on Wednesday morning as town crews replace a broken fire hydrant. The…

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Rare flesh-eating parasite detected in U.S. for first time in years

MARYLAND — Health officials have confirmed the first travel-associated human case of the New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite—in the United States in several years. The…

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Bedford issues trash pickup reminder to residents

BEDFORD — The City of Bedford is reminding residents to follow proper placement guidelines for trash toters to help sanitation crews work efficiently and keep…

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Indiana 211 to Host Final University Session on Wednesday

INDIANA — The final session of Indiana 211 University is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, at 10 a.m. (EDT). The webinar series, which provides continuing…

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