August 2025
Lawrence County Commissioners advance plans for Bridge 172 replacement
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners took a significant step on Tuesday toward replacing Bridge 172 on Cement Plant Road, a project officials say is…
City of Bedford donates vehicle to Lawrence County Health Department
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have formally accepted the donation of a 2016 Ford E-450 from the City of Bedford, a gesture praised by…
Flynn & Sons awarded contract for Lawrence County Annex paving
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have awarded a contract to Flynn & Sons Excavating & Paving Inc. for two paving projects, with work slated…
FEMA officials visit Lawrence County to assess storm damage and discuss reimbursement
BEDFORD – Following a major disaster declaration by President Donald Trump in July, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were in Lawrence County…
Obituary: James Allen Francis
July 12, 1972 – August 24, 2025 James Allen Francis, 53, of Freetown, passed away on August 24, 2025, at 7:12 a.m., surrounded by his…
Lawrence County hires new agency to collect delinquent property taxes
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a contract with American Financial Credit Services (AFCS), a new collection agency tasked with collecting unpaid personal…
Executive Order on flag burning challenges first amendment precedent; Sparks immediate arrest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump signed an executive order on Monday that directs the Department of Justice to investigate incidents of flag burning, claiming the…
Orange County announces Annual Fall Clean-up Day
ORANGE CO. – Residents of Orange County are invited to mark their calendars for the annual Fall Clean-up Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 6th. The…
Brandt Baughman named new Director of Indiana State Parks
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has named Brandt Baughman as the new director of Indiana State Parks. Baughman is a longtime…
Seymour Department of Public Works seeks office manager
SEYMOUR— The Seymour Department of Public Works is hiring a full-time office manager. The position, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,…
