Bedford, MA

Columbus, OH

The Bedford Citizen

“You are talented, gifted, smart, and more than able to accomplish all of your dreams. Your dreams should be so big that when you tell people about them, they laugh at you.” Willie Spears shared with an audience at the 13th annual Tenacity Challenge. The academic scholarship competition for teams of African-American and Latino and Latina students took place at BHS last weekend.

Guest Speaker Floored by the Message of Tenacity Challenge

The Bedford Garden Club will be holding its annual Plant Sale in front of the Bedford DPW Building, 314 The Great Road, this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Plant Sale this Saturday has Free Pin Cherry Tree Seedlings for Children

The Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is hosting their annual Celebration of Hope Benefit fundraiser on Saturday, May 18.

Annual Celebration of Hope Benefit to Support Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc.

The First Parish on the Bedford Common will hold its annual plant and craft fair for the 68th year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 – rain or shine.

Plant Fair Coming May 18 – A vintage gardener celebrates 20 years as the Fair’s logo

During the month of April, Bedford Police officers were out enforcing the Hands-Free Law for Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Officers stopped a total of 152 vehicles when operators were seen using electronic devices while driving.

Bedford Police Stop 152 Vehicles During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Center, TX

A public reception to salute Fay Russo, who plans to retire from her career at Town Center at the end of May, is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, in the Reed Room of Town Hall.

Reception in Honor of Fay Russo on May 23

Summer job season is approaching, the Attorney General's Office has a message with the laws around teen workers.

Here are Laws Designed to Protect Young Workers

Salem, MA

Arthur L. Massei, 78, of Salem, has been convicted of first-degree murder for the June 10, 1971 killing of Natalie Scheublin of Bedford.

Arthur Massei Found Guilty in 1971 Murder of Natalie Scheublin

East Wenatchee, WA

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Kristy Tallman

EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — Authorities in East Wenatchee have apprehended Derek William Bianchi, a 36-year-old resident, on suspicion of trafficking a significant quantity of opioids, including the lethal combination known as Gray Death.

Drug Combo More Deadly Than Fentanyl Circulating Through Washington; 'Gray Death'

Massachusetts State

The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A reenactors are coming to the First Baptist Church of Bedford on June 8.

54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Coming to Bedford on June 8

Bedford resident Richard Comeau recently returned from his fourth volunteer trip to war-torn Ukraine. Read about his experience and how he became involved.

Resident Reflects on Experiences as an Aid Volunteer in Ukraine

Dr. Dianne Bridgeman is retiring after serving Bedford in Family Dental Practice for 32 years. Dr. Leo Kharin will be taking over and continuing the practice.

Dr. Bridgeman Retiring, Dr. Kharin Arrives at Bedford Family Dental

The Bedford Board of Health on Monday fined a local business $1,000 for selling tobacco to someone younger than 21.

Health Board Penalizes Business for Underage Tobacco Sale

Birmingham, AL

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In a harrowing turn of events, the Birmingham Police Department has confirmed the tragic disappearance and death of Nakita Davidson, a 40-year-old mother of four, allegedly at the hands of her 37-year-old boyfriend, Cedric Robertson, a convicted felon.

Man arrested after kidnapped mother is found dead

The Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library will host a book donation event from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30.

Friends of the Library Looking for Book Donations on May 30

Three Rivers, MI

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Three Rivers, Mich. - Three store owners in Three Rivers are facing charges after allegedly labor trafficking a woman who was brought to the United States under the pretext of marriage.

Take Mom to the Job Lane House on Mother’s Day

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