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Greetings Bedford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Bedford home qualify for free critical repairs this year?
  • How long Bedford’s Stars Boulevard and State Road 58 will be bottlenecked
  • Which powerhouse softball teams are coming to Bedford North Lawrence Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: "3D Daffodil" Stained Glass Class and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Bedford seeks community participation for $350,000 Housing Rehabilitation Grant application (wbiw.com) — Bedford homeowners may soon qualify for free critical home repairs if the city secures a $350,000 state housing rehabilitation grant, and officials need interested residents to pre-apply by June 12. Eligible owner-occupants within city limits, earning under 80% of area median income, could receive help with roofs, HVAC, water heaters, and accessibility upgrades. Details and pre-applications are available on the city website or at City Hall.
   

2. Double trouble for Lawrence County commuters: Stars Boulevard and State Road 58 face overlapping closures (wbiw.com) — Major construction has completely closed the Stars Boulevard bridge over Leatherwood Creek near Bedford, with work expected to last 30–60 days and limit through traffic to local access only. INDOT will soon add a 75-day closure on State Road 58 near Bedford, plus additional structure work near Heltonville, so Bedford-area drivers should plan extra time and watch for official detour updates.
   

3. Castle softball wins 4A regional championship on walk-off home run (courierpress.com) — Castle’s softball team just clinched a 4A regional title on a walk-off home run and now heads to Bedford North Lawrence for a semi-state semifinal this Saturday. Bedford fans can see top-ranked Castle face No. 5 Center Grove, with a possible showdown against Terre Haute North on the line if they advance.
   

4. Walter Anthony Glover (therepublic.com) — Bedford readers are remembering Walter “Wally” Glover, born in Bedford and a 1966 Bedford High School graduate, who went on to a long career in journalism and health care communications. He helped start Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, served families in grief, and remained an avid athlete and IU sports fan before passing peacefully in Columbus at age 78.
   

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  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Pharmacist District Support in Bedford. Apply here.
  • General Motors Company posted a job opening for Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Bedford in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

Ok Bedford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bedford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bedford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.