Bedford Now

04/15/2022

This weekend will see the publishing of the final edition of The Bedford Now. However, you can still find all the same great content in the daily issues of the Monroe News! Thank you to all our loyal readers over the years!

11/12/2021

After almost a year of failed nominations, Bedford Township’s Planning Commission finally has all seats filled.

After almost a year of failed nominations, Bedford Township's Planning Commission finally has all seats filled.

11/11/2021

Bedford Township officials are revisiting a previously shelved roundabout project for Jackman and Smith Roads.

11/09/2021

I really don’t care what anyone thinks about either of my children’s names, Blake Bacho writes in his weekly parenting column.

I really don't care what anyone thinks about either of my children's names, Blake Bacho writes in his weekly column.

11/09/2021

This year’s Monroe County Homeless Awareness Week theme focused on food insecurity issues. A student Box City is one of the traditional events for the local campaign.

This year’s Monroe County Homeless Awareness Week theme focused on food insecurity issues. A student Box City was among the events.

11/08/2021

The Holiday Sled Race is a fundraiser for Monroe County Bed Race to Aid Children; and is on the Christmas in Ida festival schedule again this year.

The Holiday Sled Race at Christmas in Ida is a fundraiser for Monroe County Bed Race to Aid Children.

11/08/2021

The Monroe County Region got drenched with more than 6 1/2 inches of rain in October, which saw 16 days record some measurable rain.

The Monroe County region got drenched with more than 6 ½ inches of rain in October, which saw 16 days record some measurable rain.

11/05/2021

State Rep. TC Clements, R-Temperance, has announced that he will run for state senate in 2022. The seat is currently held by Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida.

11/05/2021

Groundbreaking for the new Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital is scheduled for 2024 with an opening planned for 2026, according to a report given this week at the Focus on the Future conference.

Groundbreaking for a new hospital in Monroe is scheduled for 2024 with an opening planned for 2026.

11/04/2021

Appointments are now available at Monroe County Health Department for COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11. Here are the details.

Appointments are being offered for the vaccinations for children.

11/04/2021

A Monroe man has been arraigned for seven felony charges in relation to the theft of fi****ms from Dunhams Sports.

11/03/2021

Bedford swept Monroe in three sets Tuesday to advance to the semifinals of the Division 1 Volleyball District it is hosting.

A Bedford team with five freshmen and five sophomores on the roster moved into the District semifinals with a win over Monroe.

11/01/2021

Tank and King are the Pets of the Week from the Monroe County Animal Control shelter.

11/01/2021

ProMedica insists current rumors are false, and a new Monroe hospital will still be built on the former Raisin River Golf Course.

10/29/2021

“A science fiction film starring the “real” Buzz Lightyear is exactly the kind of crazy thing I’d imagine while playing with my toys as a kid,” Blake says.

"A science fiction film starring the "real" Buzz Lightyear is exactly the kind of crazy thing I'd imagine while playing with my toys as a kid," Blake says.

10/29/2021

All’s well that ends well when it comes to Monroe News Sports Editor Niles Kruger’s high school football predictions for 2021.

The season of pigskin prognostication got off to a rough start, but all's well that ends well.

10/28/2021

Focus on the Future, which is hosted by Monroe County Business Development Corporation and Monroe County Community College, will take place Nov. 3.

10/28/2021

The fall delegate meeting for the River Raisin Watershed Council will be held tonight at the Lenawee Tech Center in Adrian.

The fall semi-annual delegate meeting for the River Raisin Watershed Council will be held tonight at the Lenawee Tech Center in Adrian.

10/27/2021

The Lambertville Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 467, and the Eva Rebekah Lodge 299 are sponsoring a Fall Food Drive.

10/27/2021

A pedestrian was struck by a car Wednesday morning on S. Telegraph Rd., south of Kirtwood Dr., in Bedford Township.

A pedestrian was struck by a car Wednesday morning on S. Telegraph Rd. South of Kirtwood Dr. In Bedford Township.

10/27/2021

This amusing display of about a dozen skeletons mocking the winless Detroit Lions covers the front lawn at 5585 N. Stoney Creek Rd., in Newport. The Lions dipped to 0-7 last Sunday with a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Lions mocked in Newport yard display

10/27/2021

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office participated in the weeklong campaign dubbed Operation Safe Stop, which is aimed at reducing the illegal passing of school buses.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office participated in the weeklong campaign, Operation Safe Stop, aimed at reducing the illegal passing of school buses.

10/26/2021

Bedford Public Schools has mandated masks after 38 positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among students and staff throughout the district in one week.

Bedford Public Schools has mandated masks after 38 positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in one week.

10/26/2021

Here are the first-round pairings for the state football playoffs, including 10 Monroe County Region teams.

Here are the times for the first round of the Michigan high school football playoffs.

10/22/2021

Officials are pleased with the early returns on a pilot program designed to curb excessive speeding in high traffic areas of Bedford Township.

09/08/2021

Todd Bruning has officially resigned from his position as a trustee on the Bedford Public Schools Board of Education.
The move comes after Chief 38th Circuit Judge Michael A. Weipert ruling that Bruning cannot hold two local elected seats.

Todd Bruning has officially resigned from his position as a trustee on the Bedford Public Schools Board of Education.

09/04/2021

Alleged racial taunts were made by Bedford players toward Ann Arbor players during the two schools' junior varsity game on Thursday.

09/03/2021

Todd Bruning has been ordered to resign from either his position as a Bedford Township Trustee or his position as a trustee on the Bedford Public Schools Board of Education after a judge ruled that the elected positions are incompatible.

Todd Bruning has been ordered to resign from his position as a Bedford Township Trustee, or his position as a trustee on the BPS Board of Education.

08/31/2021

Volleyball victories by Jefferson and Bedford, soccer triumphs by New Boston Huron and Airport and a golf win by Jefferson highlight today's edition of Local Sports.

Jefferson's volleyball team opened the season with a victory over Summerfield Monday, matching the Bears' combined win total over the past three years.

08/30/2021

Mask mandates were a hot-button topic last Thursday at the Bedford Public Schools Board of Education's Committee of the Whole meeting.

Mask mandates were a hot-button topic Thursday night at the Bedford Public Schools Board of Education's Committee of the Whole meeting.