Public Safety
Local police departments looking for two missing teens
BEDFORD – The Bedford Police Department and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department are looking for two missing teens. The Bedford Police Department is looking for…
Police Log: August 28, 2023
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 27 Incidents – August 27 Incidents – August 26 Accidents – August 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents –…
Surgeon General warns that social media may harm children and adolescents
INDIANA – Social media can present a real risk to the mental health of children and teenagers because of the ways their brains are affected…
Public Health Alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk Style Chicken Products Due to Undeclared Allergens
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk-style, raw, marinated…
FDA Signs Partnership with Ecuador to Enhance Safety of Shrimp Imports
INDIANA – Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signed a Regulatory Partnership Arrangement (RPA) with Ecuador’s seafood regulatory authority to strengthen food safety…
Resurfacing begins on West Tapp Road on August 28
BLOOMINGTON – During the week of August 28, weather permitting, the Department of Public Works Street Division crews will begin milling and resurfacing on W…
Avoid the West Nile Virus: Protect against mosquitos
INDIANA – State health officials are urging Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the identification of the first West Nile virus disease…
Greene County scam alert
GREENE CO. – On August 24, 2023, a resident of Greene County contacted the Greene County Sheriff’s Office to report that they had received a…
Document shredding during fall clean sweep at the Utilities office
BEDFORD – For Bedford City residents who have important files to dispose of, Shredding and Storage Unlimited has agreed to bring locked bins to the…
Get ready for fall: Bedford leaf collection guidelines
BEDFORD – As autumn approaches, leaves will begin to turn and fall to the ground. Familiarize yourself with the City of Bedford’s leaf season guidelines…