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Stars keep shutout streak during 0-0 stalemate with Seymour
BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence kept its shutout streak intact. Just not its winning streak. The Stars recorded their fifth consecutive shutout while battling Seymour...
Christmas in September? Senior Stars ready to open final gift in sectional at Otis Park
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Tradition on Senior Day dictates a color splash, a wild uniform, and a team victory for Bedford North Lawrence...
BNL seniors learn a final lesson as Salem spoils the celebration on the courts with 5-0 victory
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Life teaches lessons every day. So does tennis. Just when you think a shot was an unreachable winner, or...
374 Lawrence County Second Graders Explore Careers at “Careers on Wheels” Event
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Nearly 400 local second-grade students had the opportunity to see potential career paths come to life during “Careers on Wheels,” a county-wide...
Volunteers needed for Bedford Day of Caring on October 2
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford is partnering with the United Way of South Central Indiana for a Day of Caring on Friday, October 2,...
Rep. Houchin applauds passage of Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure data centers pay for their own power
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act. “The American people should...
Kentucky man arrested for public intoxication outside Mitchell liquor store
MITCHELL — A Kentucky man was arrested on Wednesday, September 10, 2026, after authorities responded to reports of an intoxicated individual bothering customers outside a...
Royalty and tradition: Meet the contestants vying for the 2026 Persimmon Festival Queen Crown
MITCHELL — The 2026 Persimmon Queen Contest is preparing for another year of competition, giving contestants the opportunity to earn the title of Persimmon Festival...
Rep. Houchin Bill to improve literacy education practices passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7890, the Science of Reading Act of 2026. This bill would prioritize the Science of...
Governor Braun appoints Mitch Frazier President of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced the appointment of Mitch Frazier as president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), effective Oct. 5, 2026....
USDA launches initiative to bring more states into meat inspection
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Stand-Up Program to provide up to $50 million in new funding to help...
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County expands reach with new Dubois County affiliate
BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County (BGCLC) announced the upcoming launch of the Boys & Girls Club of Dubois County, an...