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Lawrence County Highway Department temporarily pauses truck driver applications
October 24, 2025
LAWRENCE COUNTY – The Lawrence County Highway Department has announced a temporary pause in accepting applications for its open truck driver position as officials review resumes already received. ...
Lloyd Wood to Perform at Mitchell Opera House Nov. 1
October 24, 2025
MITCHELL – Indiana singer and songwriter Lloyd Wood will take the stage at the historic Mitchell Opera House on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m., and seating will be a...
LCIS Board to Hold Public Meeting Oct. 30
October 24, 2025
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Independent Schools Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the LCIS campus, 223 Old Farm Road in Bedford. Members of the publi...
Social Security announces 2.8 percent benefit increase for 2026
October 24, 2025
BALTIMORE, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Securit...
Police Log: October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents- October 23 12:38 a.m. Alarm sounding in the 1000 block of 20th Street 12:52 a.m. Agency assist at State Road 37 and John Williams Boulevard 1:44 a.m....
Hoosier Trails Council to Honor Dan Bortner at Awards Dinner in Bedford
October 23, 2025
BEDFORD — The Hoosier Trails Council, Scouting America, will host an awards dinner Thursday, Oct. 30, honoring Dan Bortner for his lifelong achievements and dedication to Scouting and public servic...
Bedford Parks Department plans trip to the famous Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt, register by Nov. 12
October 23, 2025
BEDFORD – The Bedford Parks Department is inviting residents to get into the holiday spirit with a day trip to the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, Nov. 15. The trip costs $15 per person ...
Mitchell Winter Guard launches fundraiser for 2026 season
October 23, 2025
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Junior High School and Mitchell High School Winter Guard teams are seeking community sponsors to help cover costs for the 2026 competition season. Funds raised will go to...
Time to review and compare Medicare Plans on Medicare.gov
October 23, 2025
NATIONWIDE— Medicare recipients are strongly encouraged to visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare to review and compare all available coverage options in their area. This annual period is critical for fin...
Bloomington Farmers’ Market season closes Saturday; Moves to Switchyard Park for November
October 23, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is concluding its regular May-to-October season this Saturday, October 25th, with a day of final programming before transitioning to its wi...