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HABITAT ALERT HIGHLIGHTS GUNFIRE NEAR OSAGE PLACE: BLOOMINGTON’S STEADY SAFETY DECLINE · BIG BEAUTIFUL BEDFORD · BROTHER'S CIGAR LOUNGE. · FALL LOOK-AHEAD: LAWRENCE COUNTY & THE 812 · RUSTIC CRUMB BAKERY · FROM QUARRIES TO LANDMARKS: LIMESTONE’S QUIET ROLE IN AMERICA’S 250TH YEAR · SUMMER’S LAST STRETCH: NATURE CAFéS, TRAILS, AND WHY FOLKS STILL CHOOSE THE HILLS · BEDFORD’S COMMERCIAL REBOUND: $32 MILLION IN 2025 AND A PIPELINE STILL MOVING · DYERS & CO. CLOTHING EXPANDS IN LINTON WITH NEW SHOPPING CENTER LOCATION · WORTHINGTON SOLAR MOVES FORWARD IN GREENE COUNTY WITH LOCAL APPROVALS AND 150 MW PLANS · BEDFORD POLICE PENSION BOARD SET TO REVIEW TWO NEW OFFICER CANDIDATES AUGUST 12 · FILLING THE GAPS: THE 51-ACRE MARTIN STATE FOREST EXPANSION AND LONG-TERM CONSERVATION STRATEGY IN SOUTHERN INDIANA · PROFESSIONALIZING RURAL TOURISM: GREENE COUNTY’S NEXT STEP, WITH LESSONS FROM BROWN COUNTY’S PROVEN PATH · SAVED FROM THE CELL: HOOSIER HELICOPTER PARENTS FREAKING OUT OVER UNPLUGGING KIDS · DATA CENTERS: YOU'RE GONNA LOVE EM' · GOLDEN GABLES, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. · DISCOVER DAILY SIP: BEDFORD, INDIANA’S VIBRANT HUB FOR SPECIALTY COFFEE, ENERGY DRINKS, AND REFRESHING FAVORITES · LAWRENCE COUNTY'S BUDGET DIFFICULTIES, MONROE COUNTY'S BEEN THERE, DONE THAT. · HABITAT ALERT HIGHLIGHTS GUNFIRE NEAR OSAGE PLACE: BLOOMINGTON’S STEADY SAFETY DECLINE · BIG BEAUTIFUL BEDFORD · BROTHER'S CIGAR LOUNGE. · FALL LOOK-AHEAD: LAWRENCE COUNTY & THE 812 · RUSTIC CRUMB BAKERY · FROM QUARRIES TO LANDMARKS: LIMESTONE’S QUIET ROLE IN AMERICA’S 250TH YEAR · SUMMER’S LAST STRETCH: NATURE CAFéS, TRAILS, AND WHY FOLKS STILL CHOOSE THE HILLS · BEDFORD’S COMMERCIAL REBOUND: $32 MILLION IN 2025 AND A PIPELINE STILL MOVING · DYERS & CO. CLOTHING EXPANDS IN LINTON WITH NEW SHOPPING CENTER LOCATION · WORTHINGTON SOLAR MOVES FORWARD IN GREENE COUNTY WITH LOCAL APPROVALS AND 150 MW PLANS · BEDFORD POLICE PENSION BOARD SET TO REVIEW TWO NEW OFFICER CANDIDATES AUGUST 12 · FILLING THE GAPS: THE 51-ACRE MARTIN STATE FOREST EXPANSION AND LONG-TERM CONSERVATION STRATEGY IN SOUTHERN INDIANA · PROFESSIONALIZING RURAL TOURISM: GREENE COUNTY’S NEXT STEP, WITH LESSONS FROM BROWN COUNTY’S PROVEN PATH · SAVED FROM THE CELL: HOOSIER HELICOPTER PARENTS FREAKING OUT OVER UNPLUGGING KIDS · DATA CENTERS: YOU'RE GONNA LOVE EM' · GOLDEN GABLES, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. · DISCOVER DAILY SIP: BEDFORD, INDIANA’S VIBRANT HUB FOR SPECIALTY COFFEE, ENERGY DRINKS, AND REFRESHING FAVORITES · LAWRENCE COUNTY'S BUDGET DIFFICULTIES, MONROE COUNTY'S BEEN THERE, DONE THAT. ·

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Event

Oct 17, 2026 at 10:00pm • Bedford Public Library

De-Flock our town

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…

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Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford

Harvest of Quilts Exhibition Opening

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.

Event

Oct 15, 2026 at 12:00pm • Evansville

Eville Shindig

Best hot rod, kustoms and rockabilly festival in the Midwest. If you love hot rods, kustom cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage campers, pin up girls, rockabilly bands, swap meets, tattoos, lowbrow art, vendors of cool …

Event

Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN

Autumn Story and Craft Afternoon

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.

Event

Oct 3, 2026 at 9:00am • Hobson Ford, 10050 State Road 37, Bedford, IN 47421 (or Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US Highway 50 West

Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services Car, Truck & Tractor Show

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.

Event

Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th Street, Bedford

Limestone Heritage Walking Tour – Bedford Historic Square

Guided architectural and historical tour highlighting Bedford’s limestone buildings, courthouse square, and industry heritage. Registration recommended through Lawrence County Tourism; free of charge.

Event

Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Monroe County Courthouse Square

Historic Downtown Bloomington Walking Tour

Guided architectural and historical tour of the Courthouse Square Historic District, highlighting limestone buildings and local heritage. Free; registration recommended through Bloomington Parks or tourism channels.

Event

Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00am • Boone County Fairgrounds, Lebanon

Back to the Fifties Festival

Join us for great entertainment, vendors, classic cars and bicycles, and all that goes with a fun-filled, family friendly "Back to the Fifties Festival". The 244 custom cars attending were beautiful and the music was …

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Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Downtown Mitchell square and Mitchell Community Public Library grounds, 804 West Main Street, Mitchell

Mitchell Persimmon Festival Preview Craft Fair

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.

Event

Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN

Bloomington Fall Craft & Local Makers Fair

Local artisans and makers display handmade crafts, baked goods, and seasonal items. Family-friendly activities and food vendors available. Free admission.

Event

Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Spring Mill State Park, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, IN

Fall Wellness Hike at Spring Mill

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.

Event

Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Lower Cascades Park, 2851 N. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47404 (meet near the waterfall boardwalk)

Fall Wellness Hike at Cascades Park

Guided moderate hike along trails featuring seasonal foliage, creek views, and historic limestone features. Suitable for most fitness levels; sturdy shoes and water recommended. Free.

Event

Sep 12, 2026 at 12:00pm • Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, IN 47708

Evansville Raptor Con 2026

Pop-culture and media convention with comics, games, cosplay, celebrity guests, vendors, and related programming. Evansville’s largest event of this type.

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Sep 5, 2026 at 6:00pm • StoneGate Arts & Education Center, 931 15th Street, Bedford, IN

Lawrence County Rock Club Monthly Meeting

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.