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Police Log: January 17, 2026
January 17, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests- January 16 6:26 p.m. Christopher Terry, 59, Bedford, OWI with prior conviction, Public intoxication Incidents- January 16 1:56 a.m. Officers were out...
Victory a pressure release for Stars as BNL extends series streak to 40 with 57-50 win over Mitchell
January 17, 2026
MITCHELL – BNL’s Dax Short rises above defenders for a shot in the lane during Friday night’s clash with Mitchell. Short had 14 points as the Stars topped the Bluejackets 57-50 for the 40th...
Bedford man arrested for OWI after early-morning traffic stop shows high alcohol level
January 16, 2026
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested early Saturday morning after a traffic stop revealed he was driving under the influence of alcohol, police said. Dawson Hicks, 27, was pulled over around ...
Candidate filings expand for 2026 Primary Election in Lawrence County
January 16, 2026
LAWRENCE COUNTY – The field for the May 5, 2026, Primary Election has seen a significant surge in activity as more local residents filed their candidacy at the Lawrence County Clerk’s Office this...
Mayors of Bloomington and Miami mark championship matchup with friendly civic wager
January 16, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Ahead of the College Football National Championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes, the mayors of Bloomington, Indiana, and Miami, Florida, ...
Springville Community Academy’s PTO is looking for Spring Fest sponsors
January 16, 2026
SPRINGVILLE – Springville Community Academy’s Hornets PTO is looking for sponsors for Spring Fest, a community celebration planned for Saturday, April 25, 2026. Spring Fest will run from 8...
Terre Haute woman arrested in Bedford traffic stop after drugs and paraphernalia found
January 16, 2026
BEDFORD — A Terre Haute woman was arrested early Sunday morning after a traffic stop in Bedford led to the discovery of suspected drugs and paraphernalia, police said. Brooklyn Pickard, 20, w...
Code/IT Academy offering free 10-week tech training course for Indiana Uplands residents
January 16, 2026
FRENCH LICK – Tech careers may feel out of reach for some southern Indiana residents, but a new free training opportunity is aiming to change that. Code/IT Academy is now accepting applic...
Boys & Girls Club hosting “Night with the Indiana Pacers”
January 16, 2026
BEDFORD – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is giving local residents a chance to support the club while enjoying an evening of NBA basketball this spring. The club is hosting ...
Spring Mill Inn to host Valentine’s Weekend with brunch and buffet
January 16, 2026
MITCHELL – Spring Mill Inn is inviting guests to celebrate Valentine’s weekend with two special dining events at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell. The inn will host a Valentine’s Dinne...