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Fire destroys Bedford’s Laundry Village
BEDFORD — Bedford Fire Department firefighters responded to a fire reported at Laundry Village at 3:55 a.m. Thursday. The laundry mat is located at 515 Lincoln Avenue in Bedford. A motorist passing by reported the blaze, which quickly spread. Smoke and flames could be seen from miles away. Firefighters...
Numerous complaints by neighbors land a man in jail on a domestic battery charge
BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing charges of battery after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to Maple Ridge Apartment after a report of a domestic dispute. On Tuesday, March 26, Capt. Lonnie Johnson and Officer Robin Compton responded to the apartment. This is not the first...
Police Log: March 28, 2024
8:47 a.m. Don Moore, 57, Bedford, parole violation. 1:46 a.m. Report of a suspicious person in the 400 block of Shawnee Drive. 5:05 a.m. Report of an unwanted person in the 400 block of Victorian. 6:29 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 200 block of Oolitic Road. An...
Obituary: Mary Connie (Smith) Sharp
Mary Connie (Smith) Sharp, 89, of Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 9:08 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her residence. Born January 18, 1935, in Benton, AR, she was the daughter of Connie and Vida (Harris) Smith. She married Floyd E. Sharp on February 12, 1954, and he preceded her in death on March 9, 2015. She was a homemaker and member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Malvern, AR. She was our faithful Southern Belle, the matriarch of the family. Her children had a storybook life of love, laughter, and family. She loved her family; they were her everything. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.
Plan for Bedford’s Clean Sweep
BEDFORD—Clean Sweep in Bedford is a time when the city picks up discarded items that generally might not be picked up. Old tires, appliances, construction materials, and carpet are some of the things they will allow to be disposed of. Extra household trash may also be picked up but...
Police arrest woman responsible for causing a February fatal accident
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was killed in a three-vehicle accident on Monday, February 6, 2023, at State Road 37 and John Williams Boulevard at 11:44 a.m. The female responsible for causing that crash is now behind bars on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, resulting in death, OWI endangerment, and operating a vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance.
Grecco’s Pizza celebrates 79 years with completion of kitchen expansion, renovation
BEDFORD – A black and white photo of Charlie and Frances Grecco hangs on a wall near the cash register at Grecco’s Pizza, a reminder of the restaurant’s humble beginnings as a mom-and-pop that didn’t even serve pizza for the first 10 years of its existence.
Obituary: Jennifer L. Lawrence
Jennifer L. Lawrence, 76, of Bedford, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Cedar Creek in Bedford. Born March 11, 1948, she was the daughter of Lloyd A. and Artia B. (Welshire) Zachary. She married Jackie E. Lawrence on December 23, 1965, and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2022.
White River Humane Society remains over capacity, continues fundraising for new shelter
The Bedford Times-Mail talked with the White River Humane Society Development Director Sarah Turpen about what's currently happening at the WRHS. T-M: So, I understand that there you have a very full shelter right now. Turpen: What a lot of people don't realize is that the shelter has been operating...
The City of Bedford’s Sidewalk Program can help you freshen up your property
BEDFORD- Did you know the City of Bedford has a program to assist with replacing a sidewalk? The program involves the City removing the existing sidewalk and furnishing the concrete for a new walk. The homeowner is responsible for obtaining a contractor to construct the new walk and for payment for labor and construction. A limited number of sidewalks are done each year. Contact the Street Department for more information at 812-279-9222.
A fictitious license plate lands man in jail on drug charges
BEDFORD – A Bloomfield man was detained on drug charges after a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department stopped his vehicle for having a false or fictitious license plate. On Sunday, March 24, Deputy Brenten Trueblood was patrolling on State Road 37 at the Salt Creek bridge when he noticed a purple pickup with a license plate that returned to a 2010 Volkswagen and expired.
The City of Bedford’s brush truck is at your disposal
BEDFORD—The City of Bedford’s brush truck is used daily and responds quickly to brush picked up at the curb. However, the truck cannot navigate alleys, so the brush must be piled by the street to be picked up. If you see a pile of brush that has been...
Lawrence County Highway Department looking to hire three truck drivers
BEDFORD — The Highway Department is looking to hire three truck drivers. Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb said those interested can apply at the Highway Department on Indeed. “We are asking that they have the CDL permit,” said Webb. “We can provide the training for them to obtain their CDL....
Betty Louise (Henderson) Johnson
Betty Louise (Henderson) Johnson, 90, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her residence. Born on January 6, 1934, she was the daughter of James Wilson “Bill” and Dorothy Stailey Henderson. She then married Clarence W. “Bill” Johnson, Sr. Betty attended New Hope Community Church and was a homemaker.
Obituary: William E. Daggy
William E. Daggy, 77, of Paoli and formerly of Bedford, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Born September 26, 1946, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Henry Daggy Jr. and Elizabeth (Wagoner) Daggy. He married Bonnie Green in Mitchell, IN, on November 5, 1965.
Police investigating vehicle break-ins in Orleans
ORLEANS – Sometime between 8:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. on March 25, a person or persons entered several unlocked cars on the southside of Orleans. Police believe it is the same individuals who have previously committed this crime. “The common denominator in all these thefts was the cars were...
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