January 20, 2026 Randy “Joe” Eads Randy “Joe” Eads, 65 of Bedford passed away on January 18, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Joe was born in Bedford on July 24, 1960, to Merle Lee Eads and Loretta Mae (Ray) Eads. Joe was a loving, caring, giving, and deeply respectful man. He was very soft spoken yet full of wisdom and strength. He loved Rachel with all of his heart and soul, and he loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren deeply.
Joe was a true builder. With...

Proposed education overhaul would remove cardiac arrest training and AED requirements. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Bill 1004, introduced on January 8, 2026, proposes a wide-ranging overhaul of the state’s education laws. While much of the bill focuses on streamlining outdated rules, one provision has sparked serious concern among parents, educators, and medical professionals: it would eliminate current requirements for cardiac arrest preparedness in schools. What Is House Bill 1004? House...

The Fourth Annual Mark Starr Cutter Classic  will take place on Saturday, January 24 , in the Quarry at Bedford Middle School . The tournament features eighth-grade boys and girls basketball teams from across the area , with all proceeds helping to fund a scholarship given in the memory of Mark Starr , a beloved Bedford Middle School coach and teacher who passed away in 2021. In addition to the tournament games, a silent auction will once again take place in the gym. Added last year, the...