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Local Events
Happenings around Lawrence County, filtered from the DO812 calendar by local ZIP codes and cities.
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Happenings around Lawrence County, filtered from the DO812 calendar by local ZIP codes and cities.
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Oct 17, 2026 at 10:00pm • Bedford Public Library
Robert Pennington is a graduate from Prager U and noted constitutional law researcher. He will hold a 1hr presentation on the current state of the Flock Camera System in Lawrence County. An overview of all local locat…
Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford
Opening reception for the annual quilt show featuring traditional and contemporary works by local quilters. View exhibits, meet makers, and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission during opening hours.
Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN
Family program featuring seasonal stories followed by a simple nature- or limestone-themed craft. Designed for children ages 4–10 with accompanying adults; materials provided. Free; no registration required.
Oct 3, 2026 at 9:00am • Hobson Ford, 10050 State Road 37, Bedford, IN 47421 (or Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US Highway 50 West
Annual benefit show featuring automobiles, trucks, tractors, and garden equipment. Entry fee supports local cancer patient services; awards, food vendors, and family activities included. Open to the public.
Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th Street, Bedford
Guided architectural and historical tour highlighting Bedford’s limestone buildings, courthouse square, and industry heritage. Registration recommended through Lawrence County Tourism; free of charge.
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Downtown Mitchell square and Mitchell Community Public Library grounds, 804 West Main Street, Mitchell
Local artisans display handmade crafts, baked goods, and persimmon-themed items in advance of the full Persimmon Festival. Free admission; family-friendly activities and light refreshments available.
Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Spring Mill State Park, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, IN
Guided moderate 2-mile hike focusing on seasonal flora, forest ecology, and limestone formations. Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Free with park admission.
Sep 5, 2026 at 6:00pm • StoneGate Arts & Education Center, 931 15th Street, Bedford, IN
Monthly gathering of the Lawrence County Rock Club featuring discussion of local geology, limestone specimens, and upcoming field trips. Open to the public; visitors are welcome to bring specimens for identification.
Aug 22, 2026 at 9:00am • Martin State Forest, 14040 Williams Road, Shoals, IN 47581 (
Moderate guided hike on forest trails focusing on local flora, wildlife, and woodland features. Sturdy shoes and water recommended. Free; limited group size for safety.
Aug 22, 2026 at 5:00pm • Mitchell Senior Center
Weekly live band and dancing open to the public. Different local or regional band each weekend; modest admission for members and non-members.
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BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department has adopted Indiana’s statewide jail management system known as INjail. The move is part of a broader effort to replace a patc…
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Intense storms left damage across the Chicago area and northwest Indiana and left more than half a million people without power on Tuesday.
NBC Chicago
“We’re doing some due diligence on a second site in Hammond,” McCaskey told reporters during a Bears media event at Stevenson High School, according to NBC-5 Chicago.
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BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department is transitioning to INjail, a statewide data and jail management software system designed to connect ...
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BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a $42,000 contract with architecture firm Architura Corporation to evaluate potential structural d ...
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PAOLI — Team OC welcomes all youth to sign up for their 2nd Annual Rising Stars of Orange County Youth Talent Competition. The talent competition will take ...
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Severe weather has cut power in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana
WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
"We are facing a fiscal cliff that jeopardizes years of work of infrastructure excellence," said Brian Gould, executive director of Build Indiana Council.
Indianapolis Business Journal
Miss Jay County fair queen Peyton Carpenter, first runner-up Macee Stephen and second runner-up Lillian Johnson serve ice cream to fairgoers in the Pioneer Village area of India…
The Commercial Review
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a * Tornado Warning for… La Porte County in northwestern Indiana… Until noon CDT. * At 1111 AM CDT, severe thundersto…
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