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Knights of Columbus to host Red Cross Blood Drive amid national shortage
BEDFORD — The Knights of Columbus will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m....
Fast-finishing Stars surge to sweep of Artesians
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Proving the worn-out proverb – everybody has heard “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” – to...
Knights of Columbus Council 1166 raises more than $22,000 in 49th Annual Tootsie Roll Drive
BEDFORD — Knights of Columbus Council 1166 has raised more than $22,000 to date through its 49th annual Tootsie Roll Drive, benefiting local children and...
Distinguished Young Women Program offers national college scholarships and life skills training for high school seniors
BEDFORD – Distinguished Young Women (DYW) is a scholarship program that combines the chance to win college scholarships with an opportunity to develop life skills...
Bedford man arrested on OWI charges after early-morning traffic stop near school zone
BEDFORD — A 58-year-old Bedford man was arrested early Thursday morning on multiple operating while intoxicated charges after police observed his vehicle driving at extremely...
Indiana High Schools invited to participate in national Poetry Out Loud recitation competition
INDIANAPOLIS — High school students across Indiana will have the opportunity to develop public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and deepen their appreciation for literature through...
Soil sampling program available for Hoosier farmers
INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), in partnership with organizations statewide and the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP), is now accepting applications for the Indiana Mississippi River Basin...
From Beethoven to Beyoncé: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra opens 2026–27 season
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026–27 season September 19 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. The fall introduces two season-long classical explorations: all seven...
Window Into Our History: Lawrence County Museum to dedicate St. Vincent Dunn Hospital stained glass windows
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Museum of History will dedicate and celebrate the preservation of the St. Vincent Dunn Hospital stained-glass windows during a special...
Attorney General Todd Rokita celebrates end of ACLU’s years-long challenge to Indiana’s law protecting children from gender-transition procedures
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced that a federal judge has entered final judgment for the State, ending the ACLU’s more than three-year... The post Attorney General Todd Rokita celebrates end of ACLU’s years-long challenge to Indiana’s law protecting children…
TriStar to celebrate new facility expansion in Bedford with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
BEDFORD — Local technology solutions provider TriStar is marking a major milestone in Bedford with the celebration of its new facility expansion and 30th anniversary....
College Goal Sunday to offer free FAFSA assistance for Indiana students at 35 statewide locations
INDIANA — Financial aid experts across Indiana are preparing to assist high school seniors and college-bound students in navigating the higher education funding process this...