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Traffic stop in Bedford leads to arrest for methamphetamine and syringe possession
BEDFORD — A 39-year-old Bedford man was arrested Saturday night on drug-related charges after a routine traffic stop uncovered hypodermic syringes containing methamphetamine residue. According...
U.S. Real median household income hits record high of $87,460 in 2025, Census Bureau reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Real median household income in the United States surged to $87,460 in 2025, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year and...
Needmore Elementary unveils new playground
BEDFORD — Needmore Elementary students now have a new place to play, with the school recently completing the installation of a brand-new playground. The new...
Dangerous heat forces schedule modifications for Oolitic trash collection
OOLITIC — Town officials in Oolitic have issued an urgent notice regarding trash collection scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026. Due to dangerous temperatures expected...
City of Bedford
Published September 16Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Due to the tremendous response to the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, the City of Bedford ...
Indianapolis native serves with Navy’s first unmanned patrol and reconnaissance squadron
MAYPORT, FL – Petty Officer 2nd Class Adrian Garnett, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, serves in the U.S. Navy, assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19...
Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County hopes community will step up to help pets in shelters this month
MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Throughout the entire month, Best Friends Animal Society is sponsoring adoption fees at the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, giving local families...
Two women cited for Walmart skip-scanning scheme; One jailed on prior convictions
BEDFORD — A self-checkout “skip-scanning” incident at the Bedford Walmart led to criminal theft charges against two women and sent one to the Lawrence County...
GM Invests In Bedford Plant To Expand Transmission Production
General Motors is investing in its Bedford, Indiana, manufacturing operations to expand production of 8-speed and 10-speed transmissions used in the automaker’s trucks and SUVs.
Jarrett Beckett appointed Fire Training Coordinator for Indiana Homeland Security Districts 8 and 9
INDIANAPOLIS — Jarrett Beckett has stepped into the role of Districts 8 and 9 Fire Training Coordinator for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS)...
Bedford Middle School to celebrate BMS Reads Week
BEDFORD — Bedford Middle School will celebrate BMS Reads Week next week with a variety of activities designed to promote the joy of reading and...
Medora turns Pink for Hope: 17th annual festival unites community in fight against cancer
MEDORA — Main Street in downtown Medora will transform into a sea of pink ribbons, community spirit, and shared purpose as the 17th annual HOPE...