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Police Log: November 29, 2025
November 29, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – November 29 1:46 a.m. A medical emergency was reported at the Jail 2:20 a.m. Request for a welfare check in the 3000 block of Pumphouse Road 2...
Last Call: T-Mobile accepting applications for $50,000 Hometown Grants
November 29, 2025
INDIANA —Small towns across the Indiana Uplands region have a final opportunity this quarter to secure significant funding through the T-Mobile Hometown Grants program. The wireless provider is con...
Open-Air Christmas Market to bring holiday cheer to J street
November 28, 2025
BEDFORD — Get ready to step straight into a Hallmark Christmas moment. The Open-Air Christmas Market is returning to J Street, transforming downtown into a festive holiday marketplace from 11 a.m. ...
Pekin man killed in Thanksgiving morning shooting; Suspect charged with reckless homicide
November 28, 2025
PEKIN — Indiana State Police (ISP) detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thanksgiving morning, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old Pekin resident. The deceased ha...
L.I.F.E. to host 32nd Annual Christmas Fantasia fundraiser Saturday Dec. 6
November 28, 2025
BEDFORD — Lawrence InterFaith Endeavor (L.I.F.E.) will hold its 32nd Annual Christmas Fantasia at the Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds, 11265 U.S. Highway 50 W. Doors will open at 9 a.m., with the l...
Record drug seizure in Lawrence County: Three arrested in major methamphetamine dealing bust
November 28, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. — A multi-agency investigation culminating in a high-speed pursuit and the execution of search warrants has resulted in the largest seizure of methamphetamine in Lawrence County histor...
Protect Your Wallet: How to avoid holiday cyber scams this Christmas
November 28, 2025
INDIANA – Consumers are advised to be highly vigilant this holiday season, as new data reveals a sharp increase in financial losses due to fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
Governor Braun celebrates “Small Business Saturday” in Indiana
November 28, 2025
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced he signed a proclamation declaring Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday in Indiana and encouraging Hoosiers to shop local and support...
Mitchell woman charged with OWI and drug possession after incident at pawn shop
November 28, 2025
BEDFORD– A Mitchell woman was taken into custody on Friday, following a report of an erratic and intoxicated individual at a local pawn shop, leading to charges including operating a vehicle while ...
Police Log: November 28, 2025
November 28, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – November 27 6:30 p.m. Roger A. Szatkowski, 62, Bedford, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, OWI endangerment, OWI with a prior conviction Incid...