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Bedford’s Clint Adkins named National Hardee’s Biscuit Baker Champion, wins $10,000
November 6, 2025
FRANKLIN, TN — Hardee’s has officially crowned Clint Adkins of Bedford, the winner of the 2025 National Biscuit Baker Competition. Adkins, a valued member of the Hardee’s team since 201...
Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series 2025: Introduction to Native American Research
November 6, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series 2025: Introduction to Native American Research, presented by Sarah Pfundstein, Genealogy Librarian, is scheduled for November 18...
DNR provides free resources for hunters to process deer harvest at home
November 6, 2025
INDIANA — The Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters this deer season to take meat processing into their own hands, offering a comprehensive set of free resources to guide them thro...
Two men facing drug dealing charges after traffic stop uncovers 135 grams of marijuana, loaded weapon
November 6, 2025
BEDFORD — A routine traffic stop for a minor equipment violation led to the discovery of a substantial quantity of marijuana, numerous THC cartridges, and a loaded firearm, resulting in felony drug...
Property Transfers: November 6, 2025
November 6, 2025
Filed November 5: Lori R. LaFevor to Tanner Clark, 1634 22nd Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, $219,900 Cheryl A. Burton, Leasa L. Hall, and Robert D. Williams, to Kent R. and Kaci D. Hall, 5056 Sta...
College courses available for Indiana high schoolers
November 6, 2025
STATEHOUSE – Indiana high school students can get a head start and save money on their college education with Indiana College Core, which offers up to 30 credit hours of college-level coursewor...
Fall warmth ends abruptly: Winter cold front hits Indiana, bringing possible flurries to Bedford area
November 6, 2025
STATEWIDE — Indiana’s stretch of unseasonably warm fall weather is officially coming to an end. After enjoying highs in the 60s for the rest of the week, residents should brace for a signific...
Monroe Democrats seek delegates to shape state party platform at 2026 Convention
November 6, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Democratic Party has issued a public call for interested residents to serve as delegates to the 2026 Indiana Democratic State Convention. This volunteer role is high...
DNR rushes to complete wetlands for state endangered crawfish frogs
November 6, 2025
SOUTHWEST INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accelerating conservation efforts for the state’s endangered crawfish frog by constructing new wetland habitats at two...
Man arrested on domestic battery charge after allegedly striking woman with a belt
November 6, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford man has been arrested and charged with domestic battery causing moderate bodily injury following a physical disturbance at a residence on Old US 50 on Halloween night. Travis...