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Stars facing tall task in home opener with Brownsburg
November 28, 2025
BNL’s Dax Short and the Stars will host Brownsburg in the home opener on Saturday. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – In order to cut a college-size team down to its level, Bedford...
Indiana Arts Commission accepting applications for America250 Grant Program
November 27, 2025
INDIANA – The Indiana Arts Commission announced today that the agency is accepting applications for arts projects, in any discipline, that celebrate American history and connect participants to...
Instilling an Attitude of Gratitude
November 27, 2025
INDIANA – The holidays are here! Thanksgiving and Black Friday are over, and as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa draw near, many of us are focused on traditions – eating our favorite holiday ...
Police Log: November 27, 2025
November 27, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – November 26 4:37 a.m. Report of a suspicious person on Washington Avenue at 39th Street 5:13 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 bl...
Bedford Public Library invites young creators to ‘Frozen in Time’ holiday craft event
November 26, 2025
BEDFORD — The Bedford Public Library is inviting local children to step into a bit of holiday magic with its “Frozen in Time” craft-and-movie event on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 4 p.m. Designed fo...
Heltonville parents face felony charges after 911 call uncovers drunk driving, child neglect, and domestic fight
November 26, 2025
HELTONVILLE — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department investigated a domestic incident that occurred on the night of Saturday, November 8, resulting in the arrest of a Heltonville couple on ...
Orleans Chamber announces Annual Christmas Lighting Contest: Get ready to sparkle
November 26, 2025
ORLEANS— The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is once again inviting all residents and business owners to light up the town for the holiday season by participating in its annual 2025 Christmas Lighting ...
Agape Kids House invites community to Christmas Open House on Dec. 6
November 26, 2025
BEDFORD — As downtown gears up for its annual Christmas parade, Agape Kids House is opening its doors to the community for a warm and welcoming holiday celebration. The Agape Christmas Open House w...
The Nation’s Christmas Tree is here: ‘Silver Belle’ concludes 3,000-mile expedition
November 26, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. – Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she “Dishes the Dirt” on the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, “Silver Belle” with Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. Fo...
Stepping back in time: Muzzleloader Season embraces black powder traditions
November 26, 2025
INDIANA – Hunters across the state are preparing for a unique and time-honored tradition as the deer Muzzleloader Season runs from December 6 to December 21. This dedicated season offers a chance t...