Madison man arrested on child pornography charges

JEFFERSON CO.– March 25, 2024: Officers arrested a Madison man on a warrant for possession of child pornography following a year-long investigation by Indiana State Police…

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Photographers, it’s time to enter the Dogwood Festival photo contest

ORLEANS – Calling all photographers, it’s time to enter the Dogwood Festival photo contest. The last day for entries is Friday, April 19th. Photos may…

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Lawrence County employees will work until noon on April 8

BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchaure said she and other officials have worked tirelessly to prepare the county for the upcoming solar eclipse on…

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Commissions approved using Data Pit Stop

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Auditor Paula Stewart asked the commissioner to approve seeking a contract with Data Pit Stop.  Data Pit Stop offers a wide…

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Lawrence County Highway Department looking to hire three truck drivers

BEDFORD — The Highway Department is looking to hire three truck drivers. Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb said those interested can apply at the Highway Department…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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