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Residents can call 2-1-1 to find local cooling centers during hot weather
INDIANA – With hot weather approaching, cooling centers will be open for those needing a safe and cool place to stay. Indiana 211 is your community’s resource…
Donations of water, Gatorade, and food needed in times of emergencies
BEDFORD – Lawrence County had a valuable resource in emergencies or disasters with the Tabernacle Of Praise Emergency Services (T.O.P.E.S.) T.O.P.E.S responded to incidents in…
Jail will be getting a new inmate communication service
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day reported the inmates will receive a new communication provider. The current contract with Securus Technologies will end in…
Commissioners approve SWCD to ask for additional funds
BEDFORD— On Tuesday morning, The Commissioners approved a request from Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District for additional funds to help pay mandatory dues…
Commissioners approve using opioid settlement funds to pay for a new trailer for roadcrew
BEDFORD – Community Corrections Director Chad Shew asked the commissioners Tuesday morning for some opioid settlement funds to pay for a new trailer for the roadcrew program….
Lochmueller Group was hired to provide consulting services to the Lawrence County Highway Department
BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Commissioners signed a contract with Lochmueller Group on Tuesday morning to provide the highway department with professional engineering consulting services. Lora…
Woman identified in fatal accident in Dubois County
DUBOIS CO. – Dubois County Coroner Katie Schuck has released the name of the person who died in an accident on Thursday, June 13. April…
Commissioners approve work at Courthouse Plaza and Extension office
BEDFORD – On Tuesday morning, the Lawrence County Commissioners approved paying SLB Pipe Solutions to work on the sewer lines at the Lawrence County Purdue…
Police Log: June 18, 2024
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 17 Incidents – June 17 Incidents – June 16 Accidents – June 17 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Columbus Police officer rescues woman and her child from White River
COLUMBUS— A woman and her 8-year-old daughter were rescued from a river on Saturday afternoon after a Columbus police officer pulled them from it. Police…
