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 21, 2020
BNL senior Jenna Louden and the 4A No.7 Stars will face Forest Park in the morning round of the Limestone Classic on Tuesday.
By Justin Sokeland
WBIW.com
BEDFORD – Anyone who has walked through the hallway where the state championship team photos adorn the walls, anyone who has stared up at the banners waving softly in the northeast corner of BNL Fieldhouse, knows the impact of Austin “Pete” Pritchett.
He’s the Godfather of Bedford North Lawrence basketball, the Hall of Fame coach, the giant gentleman who directed the Stars to two state championships and established the program as one of Indiana’s best. Everything linked to the tradition of BNL centers on the bear of a man who towered over his kids and demanded their best.
December 20, 2020
BNL senior Jenna Louden and the 4A No.7 Stars will face Forest Park in the morning round of the Limestone Classic on Tuesday.
By Justin Sokeland
WBIW.com
BEDFORD – Anyone who has walked through the hallway where the state championship team photos adorn the walls, anyone who has stared up at the banners waving softly in the northeast corner of BNL Fieldhouse, knows the impact of Austin “Pete” Pritchett.
He’s the Godfather of Bedford North Lawrence basketball, the Hall of Fame coach, the giant gentleman who directed the Stars to two state championships and established the program as one of Indiana’s best. Everything linked to the tradition of BNL centers on the bear of a man who towered over his kids and demanded their best.