Beat the heat, stay safe: Sun and heat safety tips for June and beyond

June is Safety Month, and with summer in full swing, sun and heat safety becomes paramount. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin…

Continue Reading...

Unleash your inner artist at the Sidewalk Chalk Walk

BEDFORD – Calling all creative minds! Grab your colorful chalk and head down to I Street on Saturday, June 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00…

Continue Reading...

DCS makes changes in financial assistance programs to help find permanent homes for children

INDIANA– Beginning July 1, families who provide a home through adoption or eligible guardianships to a child in Indiana’s foster care system will receive financial support…

Continue Reading...

Martin County Sheriff’s Department mourning the unexpected loss of canine Spike

SHOALS – The Martin County Sheriff’s Department mourns the unexpected loss of canine Spike. Spike’s handler, Captain Larry Gibson, reported the tragic news on the…

Continue Reading...

Greene County Sheriff’s Department looking for missing teen

GREENE CO. — The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has once again reported a 15-year-old missing. This is not the first time she has been reported…

Continue Reading...

The Bedford Parks Department announces new hire for the Recreational Director position

BEDFORD – On Tuesday, June 18th, the Parks Department board met for their monthly meeting. Park Director Jimmy Jones announced to the attending board members…

Continue Reading...

Duke Energy Foundation awards grants to support workforce training, skill development for in-demand industries in southern Indiana

INDIANA – The Duke Energy Foundation announced today that it is awarding grants to four organizations in southern Indiana supporting workforce development efforts. The shareholder-funded grants…

Continue Reading...

Columbus Police officer rescues woman and her child from White River

COLUMBUS— A woman and her 8-year-old daughter were rescued from a river on Saturday afternoon after a Columbus police officer pulled them from it. Police…

Continue Reading...

Johnny J. Fiddler named grand marshal of the 2024 Limestone Heritage Parade

BEDFORD – The Bedford Revitalization Inc. Parade Committee proudly honors Johnny J. Fiddler as the Limestone Heritage Parade Grand Marshal. Jay is married to Janet…

Continue Reading...

Local author and World War II veteran James Lee Hutchinson celebrates his 99th birthday

BEDFORD— On Wednesday, June 12th, James Lee Hutchinson celebrated his 99th birthday. Hutchinson served as a technical sergeant in World War II from 1943 to…

Continue Reading...