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911 caller reports seeing female on the ground, not knowing if she was breathing
November 7, 2025
BEDFORD — A Heltonville woman was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon after police responded to a report of a person collapsing near a motel driveway. Katelynn R. Wade, 30, of Heltonville, w...
Bertha’s Mission to serve free community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 22
November 7, 2025
BEDFORD — Bertha’s Mission will host its annual free Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m., offering warm meals and fellowship to anyone in the community. Meals will be serve...
Police Log: November 7, 2025
November 7, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents- November 6 1:39 a.m. Alarm sounding in the 1000 block of James Avenue 2:39 a.m. Suspicious person reported in the 3000 block of 16th Street 4:52 a.m....
Best things for BNL are free (throws) as Stars sling past Arrows 53-46 in season debut
November 7, 2025
SULLIVAN – BNL’s Trinidy Bailey works her way inside a defender for a basket. Bailey scored 13 points as the Stars conquered Sullivan 53-46 in the season debut on Thursday night. By Justin ...
Salvation Army opens Angel Tree applications, seeks holiday bell ringers
November 6, 2025
BEDFORD — The Salvation Army of Lawrence County is now accepting applications for its annual Angel Tree program, which provides Christmas gifts for children from birth to age 15. Applications ca...
Town of Orleans begins Fall leaf collection
November 6, 2025
ORLEANS – The Orleans Town crew is now picking up bagged leaves. Trash and bagged leaves must be kept separate for pickup. The Town’s Leaf Machine pickup will soon get underway as well. Crews...
Ben Franklin-Ace Hardware to hold annual Christmas open house Nov. 7–9
November 6, 2025
MITCHELL — Ben Franklin-Ace Hardware will host its annual Christmas Open House from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 7–9, 2025. The event will feature storewide seasonal sales, giveaways, and communit...
Mitchell man charged with OWI after crash injures two, toxicology report reveals meth, amphetamine
November 6, 2025
BEDFORD — A Mitchell man is facing multiple felony charges related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, resulting in injury, stemming from a severe two-vehicle accident that occurred in June 2...
VFW Post 9107 to host Veterans Day kickoff and mural fundraiser Nov. 11
November 6, 2025
MITCHELL — VFW Post 9107 will hold an all-day Veterans Day kickoff on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at 2449 VFW Rd. The schedule includes a free breakfast for veterans and their families from 8 to 10:30 ...
Stone City Christian Academy to present Christmas Program on Dec. 2
November 6, 2025
BEDFORD — Stone City Christian Academy will present Path to Redemption: A Christmas Story on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at the school, located at 1801 26th St. The program will feature music ...