Bedford Times-Press Area News

By Nicki Lock      The Bedford City Council held a public hearing for the CDBG housing rehab grant application, hired a pool manager, heard an offer on land at the industrial site, discussed repairs and automation for the Bedford Public Library and approved a zoning change on Orchard street at their lengthy April 11 meeting.

Taylor County Pheasants Forever held their 19th annual banquet at the Lenox Community Center on Saturday night and had a great turnout. Those attending enjoyed a prime rib dinner catered by Kady’s Concessions, games and an auction. Lenox FFA students helped throughout the evening. Funds raised go to support youth activities and habitat improvement. 

     Celebrating a century of living, Mary Helen Wainwright reflects on a lifetime spent in the classroom helping to shape young children’s minds. On April 10, Mary Helen celebrated her 100th birthday. She has lived 36,525 days, 876,600 hours, 52,559,000 minutes, and counting with most of those 36,525 days spent in the classroom, as a student…

     Cummings Family Funeral Home is planning an open house for Saturday, April 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. Jeff and Tara Cummings invite everyone to stop by for dinner and register for door prizes.