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FUNDRAISERS SHOULD BE FUN
By Columnist Bob Bridge As I opened the door and hustled down the porch toward my vehicle I was bombarded by a rotund raindrop. My eyes...

Bob Bridge
Feb 29, 20242 min read


2024 Open Grant Cycle: How to Apply for Funding from the Lawrence County Community Foundation
The Lawrence County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for the 2024 Open Grant Cycle. $100,000 will be available...

Bedford Online
Feb 29, 20242 min read


2nd Hand Smoke is Bad
Even if you and the rest of your family do not smoke, it is best to always be cautious of the different environments your child is...

Bedford Online
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Obituaries — February 2024
February 28, 2024 Laura K. Lawrence December 24, 1935 – February 28, 2024 Bedford – Laura K. Lawrence, 88, of Bedford, passed away on...

Bedford Online
Feb 28, 202435 min read


Crane Army nears SPAM completion
By Randy Tisor, Crane Army Ammunition Activity Public Affairs CRANE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Indiana – As Army acronyms go, the Super Pull...

Bedford Online
Feb 28, 20243 min read


League of Women Voters Legislative Update on March 2, 2024
The public is invited to an online legislative update, to be held on Saturday, March 2, from 9:30-11 a.m. on Zoom. The event is...

Bedford Online
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Indiana lawmakers want cellphones limited in classrooms
Indiana lawmakers want students to be better readers, and one way they want to make sure it happens is by limiting cellphone use in...

Bedford Online
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Bedford-North Lawrence H.S. graduate Reese Hamblen one of four Marian University's Ancilla College wrestlers participating in NJCAA Nationals
Four students from Marian University’s Ancilla College advance to NJCAA National Wrestling Championships Plymouth, IN – Four Marian...

Bedford Online
Feb 26, 20242 min read


From Rookie to Champion: How This 4-H Robotics Team Advanced to the State Championship
Rookie 4-H Robotics Team Advances to State Championship On Saturday and Sunday, February 17 & 18, 2024, the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)...

Bedford Online
Feb 23, 20242 min read


GREAT PLACE TO WORK
By Columnist Bob Bridge Editor’s Note: This column was published several years ago and recently recovered by a loyal reader. It is...

Bob Bridge
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Legion Supports Dogwood '54
Orleans American Legion Post #69 have been longtime supporters and partners with the annual Dogwood Festival. Since the early to...

Bedford Online
Feb 22, 20241 min read


Rep. May: Southern Indiana natives gain experience interning at Statehouse
(Left to right) State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) and interns Molly Guetig and Abigail Wagner gather in the House Chamber as the...

Bedford Online
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Find Help Paying for College: College Goal Sunday – Feb 25th, 2024
When it comes to paying for college, the road ahead may seem uncertain. Thankfully, help in filing the Free Application for Federal...

Bedford Online
Feb 21, 20241 min read


Bedford Housing Authority office will be closing on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:00am
Bedford Housing Authority office will be closing on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:00am to attend the Poverty To Possibilities workshop...

Bedford Online
Feb 21, 20241 min read


Community Impact: Honoring James Lee Hutchinson with Rotary Scholarship Toast
Celebrate local hero, James Lee Hutchinson!! James Lee Hutchinson is an amazing 98-year old World War 2 veteran who has had such an...

Bedford Online
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Dutchtown Dogs
By T/Sgt. James Lee Hutchinson Well, when I was a boy (1925 through 1943) dogs were our pals and friends. They tagged along on adventures...

T/Sgt. James Lee Hutchinson
Feb 20, 20243 min read


When Treats Tantalized Taste Buds
By Columnist Bob Bridge My memory banks are filled with flavors and aromas reminiscent of those special moments in life. Remember that...

Bob Bridge
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Denzil Ross joins IU Health as South Central Region President
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – IU Health is excited to welcome accomplished healthcare and hospital administrator Denzil Ross as the new South...

Bedford Online
Feb 15, 20242 min read


The Housing Authority City of Bedford Commissioners meeting will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 1:30pm, in the Hauck House Commons
The Housing Authority City of Bedford Commissioners meeting will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 1:30pm, in the Hauck House...

Bedford Online
Feb 14, 20241 min read


Get Informed: League of Women Voters Legislative Update Event This Saturday!
League of Women Voters Legislative Update to Be Held on Saturday February 17 The public is invited to an online legislative update, to be...

Bedford Online
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Lawrence County Landowners Eligible for Compensation for Property Seized by Federal Government Until February 27
Hundreds of landowners throughout southern Indiana, including in Lawrence County, are still eligible to file a claim for compensation...

Bedford Online
Feb 13, 20241 min read


100th Annual Lincoln Day Program
Local Lincoln historian and Collector of Lincoln memorabilia Robert F. Henderson joined other members of the So. Indiana Lincoln...

Bedford Online
Feb 12, 20241 min read


Bedford residents - Boost online productivity, safety with Smithville Smart free “Digital Fluency” series
ELLETTSVILLE, Indiana – Want to improve online writing, research, and safety? To help communities and people more effectively and safely...

Bedford Online
Feb 12, 20242 min read


THE FEDS, THE CDC AND ... GOD
By Columnist Bob Bridge During a recent conversation with friends, someone expressed exasperation over the inability to ascertain what is...

Bob Bridge
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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