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Dispute over missing shotgun shell press leads to Bedford man’s arrest
October 14, 2025
BEDFORD– A Bedford man was arrested on a warrant following an incident on Sunday, September 1, 2025, that began as a dispute over a missing shotgun shell press. Bedford Police officers were disp...
Orange County REMC celebrates National Co-op Month
October 14, 2025
PAOLI — Each October, electric cooperatives across the country mark National Co-op Month, recognizing the unique advantages of the cooperative model and the members who make it possible. For Orange...
Travelers: Mild state, rainy finish expected for Indiana’s Thanksgiving week weather
October 14, 2025
INDIANA — Travelers and residents in Indiana should prepare for a split forecast during Thanksgiving week, with sunny, warm conditions kicking off the holiday period, followed by a potential shift ...
Fatal pedestrian crash under investigation in Tippecanoe County
October 14, 2025
TIPPECANOE CO. – Monday afternoon, around 1:30 p.m., troopers from the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post responded to a fatal crash on State Road 43, just south of County Road 600 North. A pre...
Final call for registration: Indiana Community and Urban Forestry Symposium closes November 1st
October 14, 2025
INDIANA – A final reminder has been issued for interested participants to register for the 2025 Indiana Community and Urban Forestry (CUF) Symposium. Registration closes this Friday, November 1st. ...
Autumn Homecoming at Historic Lindley House set for October 25th
October 14, 2025
PAOLI – The Orange County Historical Society (OCHS) invites the community to step back in time with “An Autumn Homecoming,” a free event at the historic Thomas Elwood Lin...
German Christmas Pyramid to anchor Ferdinand’s holiday season
October 14, 2025
FERDINAND – The town of Ferdinand is set to unveil a stunning new feature for the 2025 holiday season: a towering, German-made Christmas Pyramid. Standing at 32 feet tall, the Weihnachtspyramide no...
Dollens Elementary to hold basketball tryouts for 5th and 6th graders
October 14, 2025
OOLITIC — Dollens Elementary School has announced basketball tryouts for 5th and 6th grade students beginning the week of October 20. Tryouts for boys will be held on October 20 and 21 from 3:15...
Truck driver killed in single-vehicle crash on I-80/94
October 14, 2025
LAKE STATION – At approximately 4:00 p.m. Monday, troopers were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash eastbound on I-80/94 at the 13 marker. This location is approximately one mile east of the ...
Police Log: October 14, 2025
October 14, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 13 1:05 a.m. Report of a suspicious person at M&E Honda Sales in the 4000 block of Mitchell Road 3:06 a.m. Agency assistance requeste...