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Bedford Man Charged with Sexual Misconduct with a Minor

BEDFORD, Ind. — A 19-year-old Bedford man faces felony charges after police say he had sex with a 15-year-old girl at his home in March 2026. Dale Hillenburg, Bedford, was named in a probable cause affidavit filed by the Bedford Police Department on April 9, 2026. Hillenburg

Walmart Parking Lot Drug Bust Leads to Major Meth and Fentanyl Allegations 🚨💊

A report of erratic behavior at a local McDonald’s led to a significant narcotics investigation Sunday evening, resulting in the arrest of a Bedford man and the discovery of more than an ounce of methamphetamine. At approximately 7:13 p.m. on May 3, 2026, Bedford Police received a

Traffic Stop for Turn Signal Violation Leads to Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Felony Arrest 🚔⚖️

A routine traffic stop for a minor lane violation in Bedford resulted in felony auto theft allegations Saturday afternoon after a driver was reportedly discovered operating a vehicle reported stolen through the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 3:15 p.m. on May 2, 2026, a Bedford Police

THE MATH OF A MAJORITY: The Facts on Tuesday’s Commissioner Race

Police Log 05/03/2026

Police Log 05/03/2026

THE $4.59 SWINDLE: Are Local Gas Stations Pocketing Your Tax Relief?

THE $4.59 SWINDLE: Are Local Gas Stations Pocketing Your Tax Relief?

If you filled up your tank in Lawrence County today, you likely saw the numbers on the pump and assumed the state’s recent tax relief never happened. As of this evening, GasBuddy is reporting local prices hitting a staggering $4.59 per gallon. But there is a massive legal

THE RIPPLE EFFECT: How Bedford’s Utility Hikes Are Drowning the Rest of the County