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The Lawrence County Comissioners will meet Nov. 18, see the agenda here
November 17, 2025
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, November 18, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County courthouse. The agenda for the meeting is as follows and is subject to change: ...
BNL seeking its place in the hierarchy with tough test against 4A No.7 Bloomington South
November 16, 2025
BNL senior Trinidy Bailey, who’s averaging 13 points per game, and the Stars will face their most difficult challenge this season when they meet Bloomington South on Tuesday night. By Justin Soke...
Police Log: November 17, 2025
November 16, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests: November 16 7:00 p.m. Samantha L. Cummingham, 20, Bedford, public intoxication, resisting arrest causing bodily injury, disorderly conduct Incidents: Nov...
Brimstone fires up Stars as second-half run powers BNL to 51-17 win over Mitchell
November 16, 2025
BNL’s Paige Burton takes a deep breath before launching a shot during Saturday night’s clash with Mitchell. Burton scored 12 points as the Stars rolled to a 51-17 victory. By Justin Sokeland ...
Police Log: November 15, 2025
November 15, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests- November 14 4:27 p.m. Shelby Mairel, 25, Mitchell, Theft-pocket picking 4:27 p.m. Travis Mairel, 35, New Albany, Theft-purse snatching, invasion of privac...
‘Swish sisters’ show their road form as Stars roll to 61-34 victory over Scottsburg
November 15, 2025
SCOTTSBURG – BNL’s Miley Sherrill slides through traffic for a shot during Friday night’s clash with Scottsburg. Sherrill had 16 points as the Stars cruised to a 61-34 win. By Justin Soke...
Property Transfers: November 14, 2025
November 14, 2025
Filed November 13: Robyn Hofffman to E. Ruth Burns, 4629 State Road 58 E, Heltonville 47436, $215,000 Derek Wray to Darren Franks, 382 Sipes Branch Road, Heltonville 47436, $34,500 Sherry R...
Bedford Pastor takes local wellness business to Indianapolis Christmas Market
November 14, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — A Bedford small business is stepping onto one of the state’s biggest holiday stages this week as Scott Salm, pastor at Bedford Free Methodist Church, brings his wellness company&nb...
Christmas Tour of Homes Set for Dec. 7 to support local cancer patients
November 14, 2025
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services will host its annual Christmas Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 7, offering residents a festive chance to step inside beautifully decorated homes whil...
Spring Mill’s Pioneer Village transforms into a Christmas Wonderland
November 14, 2025
MITCHELL – Spring Mill State Park is bringing Christmas magic back to the Pioneer Village for its annual “Holiday in the Village” celebration on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6. The...