Record-breaking smallmouth bass pulled from Monroe Lake

BLOOMINGTON — An angler pulled a record-breaking smallmouth bass from Monroe Lake. Rex Remington pulled the eight-pound four-once bass from the lake on March 3….

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Support Lawrence County Special Olympics at Golden Corral today

BEDFORD — Special Olympics of Lawrence County provides free sports training and athletic competition in various sports to people with intellectual disabilities. Through this program,…

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Switchyard Park receives 2024 Great Lakes Park Award

BLOOMINGTON – The Great Lakes Park Training Institute (GLPTI) recognized Switchyard Park with a Great Lakes Park Award on Feb. 27 at its annual conference…

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Bertha’s Mission to serve free Easter dinner

LAWRENCE COUNTY- Bertha’s Mission is a beacon of compassion, embodying the spirit of community and kindness. With warmth and dedication, they offer nourishment and fellowship…

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Orleans Marshal’s Office offers solar eclipse advice

ORLEANS – The Orleans Marshal’s Office wants you to know these essential tips for properly and safely preparing for and observing the solar event. The…

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Claire Edwards wins Phil Mitchell Excellence in History essay contest

BEDFORD – On Monday night, middle-schoolers were honored at the annual Phil Mitchell Excellence in History awards night hosted by the Lawrence County Historical and…

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Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet on Thursday

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet on Thursday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in the commissioners’ room of…

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Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch

BRAZIL – Area kids, parents, and grandparents are invited to a free community Easter Egg Hunt in Brazil, Ind., on Saturday, March 30. Volunteers from…

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Senator Eric Koch welcomed local students who served as Senate pages

STATEHOUSE –  State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed the following local students who served as Senate pages in February to the Statehouse. Pages spend a day…

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An ambulance will be stationed in Mitchell

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved placing an ambulance in Mitchell According to Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer, the ambulance will be placed temporarily…

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