Community News
Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in Jackson County.
Vape Crisis Deepens: Teens master clever TikTok hiding spots to conceal e-cigarettes
November 24, 2025
NATIONWIDE—A new report has revealed a growing crisis among young people, with teenage vaping rates tripling since 2021. Despite laws prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to those under 18, many pa...
Ahead of Holiday Season, Houchin and Menendez introduce bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from scams
November 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led 11 of their colleagues in introducing the Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act, bipartisan legis...
New Bloomington Citywide Gift Card encourages residents to shop, dine local
November 24, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has partnered with Yiftee, Inc. to launch the Shop Local Bloomington Card, a digital community gift card redeemable at participating independent shops and ...
Dearborn County man charged with attempted murder
November 24, 2025
DEARBORN CO. – On Friday, a 46-year-old Dearborn County, Indiana man was officially charged with attempted murder as a result of an investigation by detectives from the Indiana State Police-Ver...
Lawrence County Council will meet on Tuesday, November 25
November 24, 2025
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council will meet on Tuesday, November 25, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Auditor’s office in the Courthouse. On the agenda: Pledge of A...
Chief Administrative Officer announces departure, plans to join Indiana law firm
November 24, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Supreme Court’s Chief Administrative Officer, Justin Forkner, is leaving his position in January 2026. Forkner will join a Northwest Indiana law firm in their appella...
Stars to revive rivalry with road trip to 2A No.5 Brownstown
November 24, 2025
BNL’s Sammie Nusbaum and the Stars (5-1) will visit Class 2A No.5 Brownstown on Tuesday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – For the first time since its first state champions...
Police Log: November 23, 2025
November 23, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – November 22 7:37 p.m. Kaden M. Wilson, 27, Bedford, possession of a controlled substance, OWI with a prior conviction, OWI controlled substance, OWI e...
Stars finish 13th in Rick & Rohl event
November 23, 2025
JASPER – Bedford North Lawrence finished 13th in the Rick & Rohl Tournament during girls high school wrestling action at Jasper on Saturday. The Stars competed with five athletes. Bri...
BNL’s Philpott, Fish post five wins in Super Six Duals
November 23, 2025
BNL’s Wyatt Philpott looks for an opening against Perry Meridian’s A.J. Koontz during action in the Super Six Duals at BNL on Saturday. Courtesy photo BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence’s...