The Festival of Trees is back at the Bedford Area Welcome Center! This year’s theme is “Small Town Christmas,” and it’s the perfect way to kick off the season. 🎄Learn more about the event and these upcoming announcements at www.bedfordcountyva.gov/news. • Festival of Trees: Now through Jan. 4, 2026 • Personal Property & Real Estate Taxes Due: Dec. 5 • Extended Treasurer/Commissioner Hours: Dec. 1–5 (open until 7pm) • Big Screen Holiday Movie: Dec. 20 • Christmas Holiday (Offices Closed): Dec. 2

10th Disc Golf Pro Tour Championships end with thrilling wins in Bedford County

2025 wasn’t the best year for Red, our December Pet of the Month. He and his two siblings found themselves at the Bedford County Animal Shelter. Let’s help Red kick off the new year on the right foot (or paw) with a loving family! 🐶 🔗 shelter info: www.bedfordcountyva.gov/shelter | Bedford County, Virginia

3 Bedford Arrests This Week

Fall River couple convicted of murder, manslaughter in 2021 New Bedford slaying

Bedford Arrests, Burglary Investigation, Bulldog Update, Fugitive at-Large, and More: Mid-Week Review

Bedford County DA, commissioners come to partial agreement for new ADA hire

Bedford County Fair returns to Virginia