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Lawrence County Commissioners approved contracts
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a three-year contract with ESI for the county’s phone service. “We were looking into the contract,” added Fish….
Commissioners vote to distribute opioid settlement funds
BEDFORD – Several organizations requested a share of the county’s opioid grant money, and some requests were honored during Tuesday mornings at Lawrence County’s Commissioners…
Community Corrections saves county millions in incarceration fees
BEDFORD – Chad Shew with Community Corrections presented the Lawrence County Commissioner with statistics for the year 2023. Lawrence County Community Corrections saves the county thousands…
Fire consumes Columbus dentist’s office
COLUMBUS – A dental office sustained significant damage after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Columbus. According to the Columbus Fire Department, crews…
Obituary: A. Mitchelene Huffman
July 25, 1937 – March 24, 2024 A. Mitchelene Huffman, 86, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, March 24, at IU Health Hospital in Bloomington. She…
10,000 Queen of the Nights Tulips sprouting at Vevay historical mansion
VEVAY – To experience a unique sight, travel to Vevay to experience 10,000 black tulips in bloom. Katherine von Drachenberg, known professionally as Kat Von…
Martin County Cancer Patient Service hosting online auctions
MARTIN CO. – To assist Martin County residents impacted by cancer, the Martin County Cancer Patient Service is hosting an online auction so that no…
US Department of Energy selects Heidelberg Materials’ new cement plant in Mitchell for Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding
MITCHELL — Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has been selected for award negotiation to receive up to $500 million in funding…
Police Log: March 26, 2024
Bedford Police Department Incidents – March 25 Incidents – March 24 Accidents – March 25 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents – March 26 Incidents –…
