Republican Caucus names Jessica Allen as successor to Myron Rainey for Lawrence County Recorder

LAWRENCE COUNTY – The Lawrence County Republican Party held a Caucus to replace longtime County Recorder Myron Rainey, following his untimely passing back in May….

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Space still available at LCIS for K, 1st, 7th, and 8th grades

FAYETTEVILLE – Lawrence County Independent Schools are still accepting students for Kindergarten, first, seventh, and eighth grades with no waiting list for the 2022-2023 Academic…

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Bloomington Animal Shelter is overcrowded and waiving adoption fees

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control announced that adoption fees will be waived for all shelter animals for the rest of…

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Indiana’s June 2022 Employment Report

INDIANA – Indiana’s unemployment rate in June stands at 2.4%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate in June…

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Nine IU faculty members named Fulbright US Scholar Award winners for 2022-23

BLOOMINGTON – Nine faculty members from Indiana University will receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for the 2022-23 academic year from the U.S. Department of State…

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Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered

INDIANA — The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the endangered list because of…

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Slip ‘N Foam event scheduled for August but need volunteers

BLOOMINGTON – Slip out of those back-to-school jitters, and slide into an afternoon of wet and exciting fun during the Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department…

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Washington Police investigating burglary at Dollar General Store

WASHINGTON – The Washington Police Department is currently investigating a burglary that occurred overnight at the Dollar General on State Road 57 South. If you…

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The Lawrence County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 26th

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council will meet in a regular session on Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lawrence County Courthouse. On…

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Local Verizon retailer to host annual backpack giveaway on July 31

BEDFORD – Round Room, LLC., the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailer, announces that its TCC and Wireless Zone stores are donating 140,000 backpacks full of…

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