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Indiana State Police investigating inmate death at the Indiana Department of Corrections Re-Entry Center

November 3, 2025

SOUTH BEND – The Indiana State Police have been requested to investigate an inmate death at the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC) South Bend Community Re-Entry Center located at 4650 Old...

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Woman found dead in Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area

November 3, 2025

WARRICK CO. – Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and Warrick County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating the suspicious death of an unknown woman found nea...

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Property Tax Deadline Alert: Fall installment due November 10th

November 3, 2025

BEDFORD —Lawrence County property owners are reminded that the fall installment for property taxes is due on Monday, November 10, 2025. In Indiana, property taxes are paid in two semi-annual ...

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Inmate dies after medical emergency at St. Joseph County Jail

November 3, 2025

SOUTH BEND —The Indiana State Police (ISP) has launched an investigation following the death of an inmate who suffered a suspected medical emergency at the St. Joseph County Jail this afternoon, Sa...

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Martin County CEO Program graduates Entrepreneurs: High schoolers launch real businesses

November 3, 2025

LOOGOOTEE—The traditional classroom model is being replaced by real-world business experience in Martin County, where the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Program is empowering local hi...

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Police Log: November 2, 2025

November 2, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – November 1 12:05 a.m. Jason W. Martin, 45, Bedford, public intoxication by drug Incidents – November 1 1:10 a.m. Noise complaint reporte...

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BNL’s Voigtschild finishes 91st in state meet

November 1, 2025

TERRE HAUTE – BNL’s Paige Voigtschild works her way through the course during the IHSAA state finals race on Saturday. Voigtschild finished 91st in the field. Courtesy photo TERRE HAUTE ...

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Police log: November 1, 2025

November 1, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents- October 31 12:24 a.m. Noise complaint in the 400 block of Shawnee Lane 2:39 a.m. Medical emergency in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive S 3:40 a.m. Ala...

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Scared? BNL shows no late fear with Halloween ghostbusting during 41-21 victory over Shelbyville

November 1, 2025

BNL’s Jaden Gilbert breaks away for a 75-yard touchdown during Friday night’s sectional semifinal clash with Shelbyville. The Stars recorded a 41-21 victory while advancing to a sectional final f...

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Super Treat Night lights up Bedford TONIGHT

October 31, 2025

BEDFORD — Bedford’s biggest Halloween celebration is happening tonight! Super Treat Night will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County, 2009 19th St., offering famili...