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National Fire Academy expands training facilities in Southern Indiana
INDIANA — The National Fire Academy has announced the completion of two new “Hub and Spoke” training facilities in southern Indiana, located in Chrisney in…
City of Bloomington seeks residents to serve on boards and commissions
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions on multiple boards and commissions. These service opportunities will enable members of the…
Obituary: Ruby Catharine East
December 2, 1928 – September 5, 2025 Ruby Catharine East, 96, passed away on September 5, 2025, at her residence in Bedford. She was born…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office maintains strict oversight of sex and violent offenders
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is running one of the strictest sex and violent offender programs in the state, according to Sheriff Greg…
Bedford man arrested after pushing woman in front of a child
BEDFORD — A Bedford man is facing a domestic battery charge after he allegedly pushed the mother of his child to the ground in the…
Lawrence County declares “Manufacturing Day” to honor key industry
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially designated October 3, 2025, as Manufacturing Day in Lawrence County. The proclamation, passed and approved at the…
Obituary: Stephanie Morron
May 30, 1976 – September 8, 2025 Stephanie Morron, 49, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her residence. Born May 30,…
Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport secures funding for major taxiway project
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved repairs planned by the Lawrence County Board of Aviation Commissioners (BOAC), which has secured federal and state funding…
Lawrence County urges residents to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month
BEDFORD — As September marks National Preparedness Month, Lawrence County officials are encouraging all residents to take proactive steps to prepare for emergencies. Lawrence County…
Celestine Volunteer Firefighter dies in the line of duty
CELESTINE — The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the tragic loss of one of its members, Luke Gehlhausen, 41, who died in the line…
