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Autumn Trace invites community to free scam prevention talk aimed at protecting seniors
January 15, 2026
BEDFORD — Autumn Trace Senior Community will host a free scam prevention presentation next month aimed at helping seniors and the broader community recognize and avoid common fraud schemes. T...
Police Log: January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – January 14 7:45 p.m. Jesse A. Myers, 42, Bedford, public intoxication, disorderly conduct Incidents – January 14 1:52 a.m. A medical em...
BNL, Mitchell to renew basketball edition of Family Feud with streak at stake
January 15, 2026
BNL’s Parker Kern and the Stars (3-7) will visit Mitchell to renew the Lawrence County rivalry on Friday night. BNL has won 39 straight games in the series. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDF...
Local candidates file for 2026 primary election in Lawrence County
January 14, 2026
BEDFORD — As the filing window for the 2026 Primary Election continues, several local and state candidates have officially submitted their paperwork to appear on the May 5 ballot. The current list ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission selects Ruth Aydt as 2026 Legacy Award recipient
January 14, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission has selected Ruth Aydt as the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award recipient. Ruth Aydt has contributed...
Smoke rises again: Tony Stewart set for NASCAR return in Ram Truck debut
January 14, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In a move that has sent shockwaves through the motorsports world, Hall of Famer Tony Stewart is coming out of NASCAR retirement. The three-time Cup Series champion will get behind...
Property Transfers: January 14, 2026
January 14, 2026
Filed January 13: Edward R. Koch III to Robin Bush, 7473 State Road 54 West, Springville IN, 47462, $258,000 Bradley D. and Stacy L. Richardson to Stacy L. Richardson and Norman R. Allen Jr., ...
Attorney General Todd Rokita secures revocation of license against Avon real estate broker who defrauded investors of millions
January 14, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita has ensured that an Avon real estate broker who lied to investors to induce them to loan him money will no longer be a licensed real estate prof...
Lawrence County SWCD plant sale spotlight: anise hyssop featured native plant
January 14, 2026
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Soil & Water Conservation District is highlighting anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) as part of its 2026 Native Plant Sale—a popular native plant known for its...
Indiana Pork donates $5,000 in gift cards to support Indiana teachers
January 14, 2026
INDIANA – Indiana Pork is reinforcing its commitment to education and local communities by awarding 50 Indiana teachers with $100 gift cards, totaling $5,000 in support for classrooms across t...