🌱 What kept Bedford officers and medics so busy across town this week?

Morning Bedford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What kept Bedford officers and medics so busy across town this week?
• How did Bedford mark America’s 1976 bicentennial “in a monumental way”?
• Feeling alone this Christmas? See what help’s available in Bedford

Also on today's calendar: Beginner Stained Glass Semester (5 weeks) and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 32 and low of 28 degrees.
• Friday: A little snow in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 24 and low of 0 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police Log: December 10, 2025 (wbiw.com) — Local police and emergency crews handled a busy stretch of calls in and around Bedford, including medical runs on familiar streets, traffic stops along State Road 37, and several controlled fires and accidents in nearby communities. One Bedford resident was arrested on a warrant, and officers also assisted agencies from Mitchell to Springville, offering a snapshot of overnight safety activity across Lawrence County.
   

2. Pokagon's Epic Toboggan Run (wfyi.org) — Bedford residents might enjoy knowing that a classic Across Indiana episode highlights how Bedford marked the nation’s 1976 bicentennial in a big way. The program also showcases Pokagon State Park’s famous toboggan run and a wide mix of Hoosier history, culture, and quirky attractions from around the state, from museums and festivals to conservation and climate education stories.
   

3. Silent Nights: 350,000 Hoosiers expected to spend Christmas alone amid ‘Loneliness Epidemic' (wbiw.com) — If you’re feeling isolated this Christmas in Bedford or Lawrence County, local help is available, including crisis and counseling services at Centerstone’s Bedford location and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. A new survey estimates more than 335,000 Hoosiers will spend Christmas alone, underscoring how common holiday loneliness is and why reaching out for support can make a real difference.
   

4. BNL conquers Class A No.1 for win No.1 as Stars bounce Bloomfield 53-43 (wbiw.com) — Bedford North Lawrence’s boys basketball team finally grabbed its first win of the season, upsetting Class A No. 1 Bloomfield 53-43 behind double-figure scoring from several Stars. The victory gives new head coach Jackson Ryan a big confidence boost and sets up Friday’s Hoosier Hills Conference home opener against Columbus East, which local fans may want to circle.
   

📸 Around Bedford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bedford

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Coffee & Crafts
  Mitchell Public Library, 804 W Main St, Mitchell
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Beginner Stained Glass Semester (5 weeks)
  Glassy Studios , 1009 16th St , Bedford
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• "Mary and Jesus" Stained Glass Class (Short & Sweet - 3 HRS)
  Glassy Studios , 1009 16th St , Bedford
  11:00 am
• Back 2 Mac - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
  Mitchell Opera House , 217 N 7th St , Mitchell
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• "Christmas Present" Stained Glass Class (Short & Sweet - 3 HRS)
  Glassy Studios , 1009 16th St , Bedford
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• "Santa Stuck In A Chimney" Stained Glass Class (Short & Sweet - 3 HRS)
  Glassy Studios , 1009 16th St , Bedford
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• "Snowflake" Stained Glass Class (Short & Sweet 3 HRS)
  Glassy Studios , 1009 16th St , Bedford
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• RDC
  Lawrence County, IN Calendar Bedford, IN 47421
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• Solid Waste Management Meeting
  Lawrence County, IN Calendar Bedford, IN 47421
  8:30 am
• Commissioners Meeting
  Lawrence County, IN Calendar , Lawrence County Courthouse 916 15th Street , Bedford
  9:30 am

Tuesday December 23

• Council Meeting
  LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT , 916 15th St #37 , Bedford
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Truck fire carrying explosive material prompts closure of Interstate 65 in Indiana.
  8:16AM on Dec 9: A truck carrying explosive material has caught fire along Interstate 65 north of Seymour. The interstate is shut down in both… (Nextdoor )
• A vehicle fire on westbound I-69 has blocked the right lane and right shoulder, and a crash on westbound I-696 has been cleared.
  7:35AM on Dec 9: A vehicle fire on westbound I-69 after I-69 has blocked the right lane and right shoulder. (Nextdoor )

• Trilogy Health Services posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Bedford. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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