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LAWRENCE CO.—The Lawrence County Highway Department has announced a temporary road closure on Mill Creek Road this Friday, October 3rd, for culvert replacement. The closure…

SEATTLE, WA – Amazon is set to refund a portion of its Prime membership fees to its members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement…

Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 30 Incidents – September 30 Incidents – September 29 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – September 30 Incidents –…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. federal government has officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a crucial funding measure, marking the first funding lapse…

BEDFORD – A Bedford man with a prior conviction for domestic violence was arrested after a neighbor called police to report a physical domestic altercation…

LAWRENCE COUNTY—National Manufacturing Day will be celebrated in Lawrence County this Friday, October 3rd, with a massive collaborative effort involving local schools, manufacturers, and economic…

OOLITIC—The Town of Oolitic has officially declared a total ban on all outdoor open burning, effective immediately, due to persistent drought conditions and a lack…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing voluntary compliance among retailers, including vape shops, convenience…

November 18, 1935 – September 25, 2025 Henry Bassin, 89, of Solsberry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at IU Health Hospice House,…

October 1, 1946 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 Norma J. Gould, 78 of Springville, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at IU Health in…