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MHS Cheer to host “Journey Through the Jungle” summer clinic for young explorers
MITCHELL – The Mitchell High School (MHS) Cheerleaders are inviting young “explorers” from Pre-K through 5th grade to a three-day “Journey Through the Jungle” at…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department faces staffing shortage, increased workload
LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day informed the commissioners on Tuesday morning that the Sheriff’s Department is currently operating with a significant staffing…
Duke Energy grant boosts weather radio access for vulnerable Lawrence County residents
LAWRENCE CO. – Thanks to a generous $5,500 grant from Duke Energy, Lawrence County Emergency Management is expanding its program to provide free weather radios…
Lawrence County approves road transfer to Oolitic, begins chip and seal of county roads
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a road transfer memorandum of agreement between Lawrence County and the Town of Oolitic on Tuesday morning. This…
Lawrence County to unveil new plaque honoring Revolutionary War patriots
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved the installation of a new plaque that will honor additional individuals who served in the American Revolution…
Two arrested in Waynetown on methamphetamine dealing charges
MONTGOMERY CO. – Two individuals were arrested on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Waynetown, Indiana, following an investigation by Trooper Bradley Howell and other troopers…
Auburn man identified in officer-involved shooting, officer placed on administrative leave
AUBURN – The individual shot in an officer-involved shooting in Auburn on the evening of June 1, 2025, has been identified as Kyle Leins, 44,…
Mitchell man arrested after police find drugs and child sexual abuse material
MITCHELL – A Mitchell man, Travis A. Bell, 37, was arrested Thursday, May 29, on multiple felony charges, including five counts of possession of child…
Road closure planned for State Road 60 in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 60 in Lawrence County. Beginning on or around Tuesday, June…
Indiana Attorney General’s Office warns Lawrence County about robocalls and email scams
LAWRENCE CO. – Christy Meagher, Outreach Representative, from the Office of Attorney General Todd Rokita addressed the Lawrence County Commissioners this morning, delivering a stern…
