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Bedford Christmas Parade brings the Holiday Spirit to downtown TOMORROW, Dec. 6
December 5, 2025
BEDFORD — Downtown Bedford is getting ready for one of the city’s most popular holiday traditions as the 2025 Bedford Christmas Parade steps off Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. This year’s parade f...
Illuminated Bedford Christmas Parade brings the Holiday Spirit to downtown TOMORROW, Dec. 6
December 5, 2025
BEDFORD — Downtown Bedford is getting ready for one of the city’s most popular holiday traditions as the 2025 Bedford Christmas Parade steps off Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. This year’s parade f...
IU’s Mendoza, Smith earn top Big Ten honors ahead of championship clash
December 5, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza added two major conference trophies to his breakout season Thursday as the Big Ten named him both the Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year a...
December 12 marks the end of leaf pick up in town of Orleans
December 5, 2025
ORLEANS – Orleans Town Crew is still picking up bagged leaves now through December 12th, which will mark the end of leaf collection for the season. Household trash and bagged leaves must be kep...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Bedford man on felony OWI charges Thanksgiving morning
December 5, 2025
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested early on Thanksgiving morning after a traffic stop led to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, which was elevated to a felony due to a prior convic...
Christmas fun awaits at Mitchell Community Public Library
December 5, 2025
MITCHELL — Families heading downtown for Christmas festivities will want to make the Mitchell Community Public Library one of their first stops. On Saturday, Dec. 13, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., the li...
Police Log: December 5
December 5, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests- December 4 12:19 p.m. Pamela Brent, 40, Mitchell, Criminal trespass 7:07 p.m. Shawn Daniels, 38, Bedford, Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, resistin...
BNL cast in unusual underdog role for HHC road trip to New Albany
December 5, 2025
BNL’s Miley Sherrill and the Stars (5-3) will visit New Albany for a key HHC clash on Saturday. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Did a virus invade the Sagarin computer? How is i...
From a pen to a boat: How a high school senior raised over $2,000 for Youth First
December 4, 2025
INDIANA — Eighteen-year-old high school senior Wesley never expected that starting with a simple pen would lead to a $2,600 donation to Youth First. After launching a 72-hour challenge on his ...
Mitchell Chamber announces Annual Holiday Lighting Contest
December 4, 2025
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce is spreading holiday cheer and inviting residents to participate in its annual Holiday Lighting Contest! Show off your festive creativity for a chanc...