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Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting set for February 7
January 16, 2026
MITCHELL – The Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association invites all cattle producers and the communitymembers to attend their Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic...
North Lawrence Community School announces softball tryouts for current 6th graders
January 16, 2026
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools is inviting current sixth-grade girls to register for upcoming North Lawrence Middle School softball tryouts, which will be held during the first week...
SSA Commissioner briefs Social Security Advisory Board on major customer service improvements
January 16, 2026
BALTIMORE, MD — On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano met with Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB) members Amy Shuart, Chair; Bob Jo...
Bedford man arrested on warrant faces additional charges after deputies find suspected drugs
January 16, 2026
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested after deputies served a warrant and discovered suspected drugs during a search of a residence Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Joshua Byrd, 43, was tak...
Duke Energy helps customers stay energy smart this winter with programs and advice to save energy and money
January 16, 2026
PLAINFIELD – As a significant winter chill sweeps in, Duke Energy is committed to helping customers manage energy costs during the coldest months of the year. Historically, January is the peak...
City of Bloomington Utilities expands Financial Assistance Program
January 16, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has expanded its Financial Assistance Program to better support community members facing economic hardship by increasing access to and flexibi...
ISP seeks public assistance in death investigation
January 16, 2026
FREEDOM – The Indiana State Police is seeking public assistance with the death investigation of a woman who was last seen in Linton. Kendra Odle, originally from Muncie, was found deceased in h...
Police arrest Bedford man after disorderly incident outside Bedford recovery center
January 16, 2026
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested Wednesday evening after police responded to a disturbance outside the Indiana Center for Recovery, authorities said. Jesse Aaron Myers, 42, was taken into...
Police Log: January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests- January 15 8:33 a.m. James Ray, 52, Bedford, Wanted on a warrant for failure to appear 7:27 p.m. Troy Eads, 56, Bedford, Resisting law enforcement, domest...
Bedford Police Department releases December 2025 activity report
January 16, 2026
BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department released its December 2025 activity report, highlighting drug seizures, arrests, and day-to-day calls for service handled throughout the month. Accordi...