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BNL finishes 6th in Lady Cub Classic
December 20, 2025
MADISON – BNL’s Elysia Guffey and Abby Tipton display their hardware following Saturday’s action in the Lady Cub Classic. Courtesy photo MADISON – Bedford North Lawrence’s Elysia ...
No rust on defense as Stars shut down Owen Valley for 57-29 road win
December 20, 2025
SPENCER – BNL’s Trinidy Bailey drives past Owen Valley’s Kendall Freeman. Bailey scored 13 points as the Stars shut down the Patriots 57-29 on Saturday afternoon. By Justin Sokeland WB...
Bluejackets’ strong first half leads to 80-66 win over North Knox
December 20, 2025
By Noah Dalton MITCHELL — After a strong showing in the first half that saw the team head into the locker room with a 20-point lead, Mitchell High School managed to pick up the 80-66 win over No...
Police Log: December 20, 2025
December 20, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents- December 19 12:50 a.m. Medical emergency in the 500 block of 16th Street 3:56 a.m. Medical emergency in the 1000 block of Saddler Drive 4:29 a.m. Ala...
New year, new start: First Step 5K returns to support Bertha’s Mission
December 20, 2025
BEDFORD — Runners of all abilities are invited to kick off the new year while supporting a good cause at the eighth annual First Step 5K, set for Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in downtown Bedford, to sup...
Reconstructed rail trail crossing opens; B-Line Trail north extension nears completion
December 19, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department has reopened the Rail Trail crossing of South Rogers St. with new safety and accessibility improvements. The formerly diagonal ...
ISP to increase holiday patrols to ensure road safety
December 19, 2025
JASPER – As Hoosiers prepare for holiday celebrations, the Indiana State Police are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to keep roads safe and prevent traff...
South Lawrence Utilities lifts boil order issued on Wednesday
December 19, 2025
LAWRENCE COUNTY – South Lawrence Utilities has announced that the boil order issued on December 17th for US Hwy 50 W from Wesley Chapel Rd to Bryantsville Rd and surrounding areas has been lift...
City of Bloomington Utilities issue precautionary boil advisory
December 19, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Due to a main break, 8 addresses on S College Mall Road are under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until 12:30 pm Saturday, 12/20, unless otherwise notified. More informat...
Property Transfers: December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
Filed December 17: Terry Rice to Kale England, 1016 Orchard Street, Mitchell 47446, $169,900 Joshua Waldrip to James Sturges, 1107 Ditney Ridge Road, Bedford 47421, $320,000 The post Property...