BEDFORD - Bedford Fire Chief John Hughes is retiring. Bedford Fire Department Chief John Hughes Chief Hughes has served the department for more than 32 years. "32 years is a long time and other opportunities have come available for me and my family," said Chief Hughes. "Firefighti .
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December 31, 2020
(UNDATED) – In February 2020, the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County celebrated the burning of their mortgage, a man was arrested after selling fatal does of heroin to a Mitchell man, a man’s murder sentenced was upheld, spelling bee champions were named, the Bedford Police Officer of the Year was named, Mitchell firefighters saved a woman’s life, and a new Bedford Fire Department chief took the helm.
The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County Burn Mortgage
In February 2020, the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County celebrated the burning of their mortgage.
The event was held at the Limestone Unit. Jim Sowders jumped from the roof of the building in celebration and the mortgage went up in flames.
December 17, 2020
(BEDFORD) – The Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioner approved a plan to have monthly fire drills at the Bedford Hauck House.
The fire safety plan includes adding maps in hallways and stairways to improve public safety at the facility. Each apartment has a map posted in it.
The Bedford Fire Department works with the Hauck House in providing fire prevention and fire protection information to the residents and employees of the facility.
The facility is a no-smoking facility.
The board also passed a resolution giving victims of domestic violence priority in obtaining housing at the Bedford Housing Authority locations.