Community News
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Bedford Public Library launches Annual Gingerbread House Contest fundraiser
November 4, 2025
BEDFORD — The Bedford Public Library is inviting the entire community to unleash their creativity for a cause with the return of its annual Gingerbread House Contest. The festive event, running fro...
Santa Claus, Indiana, unveils 2025 Holiday Postmark Design
November 4, 2025
SANTA CLAUS — The Santa Claus, Indiana, Post Office has officially selected its special 2025 picture postmark for the upcoming holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 1, the post office will onc...
Lifelong Martin County resident Steve Deckard named Philanthropist of the Year
November 4, 2025
SHOALS — Steve Deckard, publisher of the Shoals News and a fixture of the Martin County community, was honored as the Philanthropist of the Year at the Annual Martin County Community Foundation Din...
Daviess County Historical Society Museum to honor veterans with program and parade
November 4, 2025
DAVIESS CO. – The Daviess County Historical Society Museum is set to host its annual Veterans Day program on Sunday, November 9, at 2 p.m., inviting the community to gather and honor the service an...
Bloomington man faces drug charges after Orange County traffic stop
November 4, 2025
ORANGE CO. — A Bloomington man is facing multiple drug-related charges after an Indiana State Police trooper conducted a traffic stop on Friday night in Orange County. Zachery Edwards State Po...
Brent Maudlin continues community-focused service
November 4, 2025
BEDFORD — The Brent Maudlin State Farm Insurance Agency provides insurance services to individuals, families and businesses throughout Bedford, Mitchell, Springville, Oolitic and surrounding commun...
Police Log: November 4, 2025
November 4, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – November 3 6:55 a.m. Kevin A. Vandyck, 32, wanted on a warrant for a probation violation, manufacturing meth Incidents – November 3 3:09...
Major safety recalls issued for Mercedes, Ford, BMW, and Tesla Cybertruck
November 4, 2025
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a new series of safety recalls, affecting a wide range of vehicles, including luxury models, commercial trucks, SUVs,...
NLCS Board to discuss tentative teachers’ union bargaining agreement
November 4, 2025
BEDFORD – The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Administration will hold a public meeting this week to discuss a tentative collective bargaining agreement reached with the local teachers̵...
Community invited to Hymn Sing at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church on Sunday, Nov. 9
November 4, 2025
BEDFORD – The public is invited to an evening of classic worship music at the inaugural “Hymn Sing Bedford” event, hosted by Sherwood Oaks Christian Church’s Bedford Campus. ...