Families Forever requests share of the county’s opioid money

BEDFORD – John Keesler with Families Forever requested $88,290 from a share of the county’s opioid grant money Tuesday morning during the commissioners’ meeting. Keesler…

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Brad Bough requested Gus Grissom’s birthday become a county holiday

BEDFORD – On Tuesday morning, Lawrence County Veteran’s Affairs Officer Brad Bough requested the commissioner make Gus Grissom’s birthday a county holiday. Virgil I. “Gus”…

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Sheriff’s Department is fully staffed

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day reported to the commissioners that the sheriff’s department is fully staffed as of Tuesday morning. Deputy Whitney Daugherty…

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Eclipse will cause traffic to increase

BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer reported she, Sheriff Greg Day, Assistant Addressing Coordinator Scott Smith, and the Bedford Chamber of Commerce hosted a…

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Ridgewood Drive becomes a county road

BEDFORD – On Tuesday morning, Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb requested the Lawrence County Commissioners make Ridgewood Drive off Washboard Road a county road. The request…

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Support Becky’s Place: Shelterbration sponsors and attendees needed

BEDFORD- Be sure to join Becky’s Place on Saturday, March 2, for their annual Shelterbration at a new location, the Lawrence County Fairgrounds Expo Center….

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Crockett named District 8 Conservation Officer of the Year

LAWRENCE CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Paul Crockett, who serves Floyd County, has been selected as the 2023 District 8 Officer of the Year. Crockett…

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NASA preparing for US lunar lander touchdown on the moon

CAPE CANAVERAL – After a failed lunar landing mission last month, NASA is preparing to make a second attempt to complete the first touchdown on…

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State accepting nominations for Governor’s Century, Half Century Business Awards

INDIANA – Indiana is now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita asks NBA All-Star fans to watch for signs of human trafficking 

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita welcomes sports fans visiting the Circle City this week for the NBA All-Star games and asks them to be alert…

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