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Police Log: October 18, 2025
October 18, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 17 12:37 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of 19th Street 1:03 a.m. An alarm sounded in the 600 block of 16th Stree...
No way home for Stars as Columbus East conquers BNL 20-17 in regular-season finale
October 18, 2025
COLUMBUS – Columbus East quarterback Kyson Villarreal absorbs a hit from BNL defenders. Villarreal scored three touchdowns as the Olympians conquered the Stars 20-17 in the regular-season final...
Guide Pointe Church to host building dedication and 50-Year celebration of Perry family’s pastoral ministry
October 17, 2025
BEDFORD – Guide Pointe Church will host a special evening of worship and reflection on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., as the congregation celebrates both its new building dedication and th...
Spring Mill State Park to host Scarecrow Weekend October 18–19
October 17, 2025
MITCHELL – Spring Mill State Park will come alive with fall fun during its annual Scarecrow Weekend on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy two ...
Community to host vigil honoring Charlie Kirk on Saturday at Lawrence County Fairgrounds
October 17, 2025
BEDFORD — A community vigil to honor Charlie Kirk and his work will be held on Friday, October 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Organized by Lisa Dalton, Dorenia McIntosh,...
Indiana Forest Alliance to hold annual member meeting at Old Possum Trot Winery
October 17, 2025
UNIONVILLE — The Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA) has announced its 2025 Annual Member Meeting will take place this Saturday, October 18th, at the Old Possum Trot Winery in Unionville. Members a...
Rep. Bartels joins leaders to advocate stronger state action on immigration
October 17, 2025
STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) joined Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, Gov. Mike Braun, and national security experts Tom Homan and Chad Wolf at Tuesday’s ...
Six Spooky Scams: Consumer warning issued ahead of Halloween
October 17, 2025
NATIONWIDE — As Halloween approaches, consumers are being warned about a series of six common scams designed to trick people out of money, personal information, or access to their homes. The war...
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard “Chilly” Cook-Off seeks sponsors and chili teams
October 17, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — The crockpots are warming and the pepper dehydrators are humming—Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard (MHC) is firing up preparations for its annual “Chilly” Cook-Off, launching Freezefe...
IU Football Coach Curt Cignetti signs blockbuster eight-year extension to stay at Indiana University
October 17, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University has secured the long-term future of its highly successful football program, announcing on Thursday a massive eight-year contract extension for head coach Curt Cigne...