Man arrested after attempting to stop motorists for a ride

BEDFORD – A Spencer man was arrested Saturday, March 9, after Bedford Police officers responded to a report of a male wearing dark clothing walking…

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A woman was arrested after calls reporting she was acting erratically

BEDFORD – Bedford Police officers arrested 39-year-old Tina Lane on Wednesday, March 6, on charges of public intoxication, possession of a narcotic drug with a…

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Division of properties was a top priority for the Bedford Plan Commission last night

BEDFORD — The Bedford Plan Commission convened yesterday at the City Concourse, and the main topic was the subdivision of two properties in Bedford. Southland…

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Most consumers continue to expect rising food prices

INDIANA — Most U.S. consumers surveyed in February 2024 predicted that food prices would increase over the next 12 months. According to the February Consumer…

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Bedford Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Monday

BEDFORD – The Bedford Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, March 18. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the…

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Bedford Plan Commission rules on rezonings

BEDFORD—The Bedford Plan Commission met yesterday, and two citizens seeking to rezone or obtain a special exemption permit were on the agenda. Frank Hackett requested…

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Morel hunters are finding a tasty treat

BEDFORD — Mushroom hunting season is short, starting in April, and lasts only about a month. However, those hitting the woods in Southern Indiana are…

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New law will hold back more third-graders if they do not pass the state’s standardized reading test

INDIANA – Governor Eric Holcomb has signed a bill into law that will hold back more third-graders if they do not pass the state’s standardized…

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DNR: Youth reserved turkey hunt applications open March 18-28

INDIANA – Youth hunters may apply March 18-28 for reserved youth turkey hunts on DNR properties during the youth turkey hunting season. The 2024 youth…

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INDOT will close the southbound lane of State Road 57 in Washington on Friday

WASHINGTON — The Indiana Department of Transportation advises that the southbound lane of State Road 57 is scheduled to be closed on Friday between Southside…

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