MCS board approves MOU with Lawrence County Sheriff for a School Resource Officer

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community School board approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Lawrence County Sheriff for a School Resource Officer (SRO) to…

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Mitchell School Board addresses mounting traffic concerns at Hatfield

MITCHELL – The MCS board met earlier this week, addressing issues such as traffic congestion around Hatfield Elementary. With additional roadwork, including blacktop beginning Tuesday,…

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State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Probate Code Study Commission

STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Probate Code Study Commission by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). The commission studies and considers needed…

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UAW labor union members to vote to authorize a strike

INDIANA – Negotiations between the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union and the Big Three automakers, including General Motors, are ongoing ahead of the expiration…

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Thousands of students begin classes at IU Bloomington on Monday, August 21

BLOOMINGTON — Thousands of students at Indiana University will trek across campus for the first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 21. More than 40,000 students…

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Obituary: Traleigh Elizabeth Henderson

June 12, 2002 – August  12, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter Traleigh Elizabeth Henderson on Saturday,…

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Police Log: August 16, 2023

Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 15 Incidents – August 15 Incidents – August 14 Accidents – August 15 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Fast start powers experienced Bluejackets to four-set victory over Stars in county clash

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com MITCHELL – Rivalries ramp up the adrenaline and expose raw nerves. And no sport in the Mitchell-Bedford North Lawrence sphere captures…

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BNL opens with dominating win at Scottsburg

SCOTTSBURG – Bedford North Lawrence opened the 2023 campaign with a dominating 4-0 victory over Scottsburg during boys high school soccer action on Tuesday. The…

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South tennis sweeps to 5-0 win over BNL

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington South dropped only four games while rolling to a 5-0 win over Bedford North Lawrence during boys high school tennis action on…

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