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German American Bank receives Newsweek recognition as America’s Best Regional Banks
December 18, 2025
JASPER — German American Bank announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. The company also recei...
Institute partners with Glick Philanthropies to advance consumer protections
December 18, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute has the pleasure of announcing a new partnership with Glick Philanthropies to uplift Hoosiers across the state through the advance...
A Vision of Strength and Prosperity: President Trump delivers Year-End Address to the Nation
December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold and optimistic prime-time address from the Diplomatic Reception Room on Wednesday night, President Donald Trump laid out a vibrant vision for America’s future, celebr...
Train and grain truck collide in Medora; No injuries reported
December 18, 2025
MEDORA – A potentially devastating accident ended with no injuries Tuesday afternoon after a grain truck collided with a moving freight train in Jackson County. According to Joe Barnes, Fire Chi...
Police Log: December 18, 2025
December 18, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – December 17 3:50 p.m. Raymond A. Stewart, 50, Bedford, wanted on a warrant 5:25 p.m. Candy Jo Robbins, 66, Bedford, wanted on a warrant Inciden...
Gun sale turns into violent robbery at Bean Blossom Dollar General; three facing charges
December 18, 2025
BEAN BLOSSOM — A planned firearm sale in a retail parking lot erupted into a shootout this past weekend, leaving two people hospitalized and three facing felony charges. The Brown County Sheriff...
Bedford home lights up the holiday season, bringing seasonal cheer to the community
December 17, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford home is helping light the way into the holiday season, offering families and friends a festive reason to get out, spend time together, and enjoy the sights of Christmas. The ...
CASA seeks new volunteers for January training session
December 17, 2025
BEDFORD – Lawrence County CASA will begin its next volunteer training session on January 20, offering community members an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the life of a child. CASA ...
Volley Tots launches at BNL, introducing young athletes to volleyball fundamentals
December 17, 2025
BEDFORD – STARS Juniors Volleyball Club, in partnership with the Bedford North Lawrence High School Volleyball Program, is launching Volley Tots, a weekly volleyball fundamentals clinic designe...
Becky’s Place asks community to help families experience hope this Christmas
December 17, 2025
The Christmas season is often filled with joy, generosity, and celebration, but for families experiencing homelessness, it can also be a time marked by uncertainty and fear. At Becky’s Place, a Law...