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Obituary: Connie Sue Chastain
November 19, 2025
November 26, 1944 – November 16, 2025 Connie Sue Chastain, 80, of Bedford, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1944, to the late Clarence and Lucille (Wilkers...
Stars, Eagles battle to deadlock in scrimmage
November 19, 2025
BNL’s Parker Kern scored 8 points during the IHSAA sanctioned scrimmage at Austin on Tuesday night. AUSTIN – Bedford North Lawrence completed its public preseason work, battling to a 38-38 ...
No.7 South stretches up to leave its mark with 57-43 victory over Stars
November 19, 2025
BNL’s Trinidy Bailey rises for a shot over Bloomington South’s Rebekah Arnold. Bailey scored 15 points, but the No.7 Panthers rolled to a 57-43 win over the Stars on Tuesday night. By Justin So...
Inexperienced Stars bracing for rough winter forecast on the mat
November 18, 2025
BNL’s Wyatt Philpott, a regional qualifier last season, returns as one of the few experienced Stars for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Courtesy photo By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD ̵...
Community asked to help refill critical supplies at “Stuff A Bus for L.I.F.E.” drive
November 18, 2025
BEDFORD — The shelves at L.I.F.E. Food Pantry are thinning heading into the holiday season, and local organizers say the community’s help is urgently needed. On Saturday, Nov. 22, WQRK Classic Hi...
Indiana State Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Sullivan
November 18, 2025
SULLIVAN CO. – The Indiana State Police (ISP) Putnamville Post has been called in by Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Mischler to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Tuesday ...
Concrete repair work underway on Stumphole Bridge over White River
November 18, 2025
BEDFORD – Motorists traveling on Stumphole Bridge Road are advised to exercise caution as Lawrence County Highway crews are actively engaged in repairing the bridge over the White River Highway ...
Great American Smokeout highlights resources to help Hoosiers quit tobacco
November 18, 2025
INDIANA – Cancer patients, survivors, and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society’s 49th annual Great American Smokeout, taking place on Thursday, November 20th, by continuing to th...
Santa House returns to Otis Park for three nights in December
November 18, 2025
BEDFORD — Santa and Mrs. Claus will return to Otis Park next month as the Bedford Parks Department hosts its annual Santa House festivities Dec. 11–13. The event will run from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m...
State Road 11 to temporarily close for railroad repairs in Seymour
November 18, 2025
JACKSON CO. – CSX Railroad plans to close State Road 11 (Broadway Street) next week for railroad repairs in Seymour. On or after Sunday, November 23, S.R. 11 will close to traffic just nor...