Obituary: James Edward Kent

October 6, 1937 – October 6, 2022 James Edward Kent, 85, of Bloomington, passed away on October 6, 2022, at 6:00 a.m. peacefully at his…

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Bear claws snap on Stars as Cubs stun BNL 21-14

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com MADISON – The trap became an ambush, a bear snare that snapped shut. Despite the warnings, which should have revealed the…

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Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet Thursday, Oct. 13

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet on Thursday, October 13th. The meeting will be held in the Lawrence County Courthouse and will begin…

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Man arrested after reports of a reckless driver on State Road 37

BEDFORD – A Mitchell man was arrested Thursday after Bedford Police officers were alerted about a reckless driver in a gray Dodge diesel pickup pulling…

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Woman hits man and is arrested

MITCHELL – A Mitchell woman was arrested Thursday after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to the 1400 block of Spice Valley Road after…

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Obituary: Jeffrey Lee Tyree

December 9, 1962 – October 6, 2022 Jeffrey Lee Tyree, 59, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. Born…

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Mitchell Mayor J.D. England to step down as Mayor effective October 28th, 2022

MITCHELL – Mitchell Mayor J.D. England has announced his intent to step down as mayor, effective Friday, October 28th, 2022. In a News Release sent…

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2022 Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours for Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON – City of Bloomington trick-or-treat hours for 2022 have been set for Monday, October 31 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., rain or shine.   Please…

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Orleans Bison is getting a fresh coat of paint

ORLEANS – Some local Orleans residents have asked about the “mysterious” disappearance and the present “whereabouts” of the Orleans 200 Bison which “lives” at the Bicentennial…

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No regular mail delivery and all post offices closed on Monday

INDIANA – In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, Monday, October 10, 2022, post offices throughout the Indiana District will be closed for retail transactions. There…

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