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Commissioners approve payment for Courthouse and Courthouse Plaza renovations
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved an installment payment to T&G Construction, the firm undertaking significant renovation work at the Lawrence County Courthouse…
Hopewell Commons opens Wednesday with grand celebration
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s newest green space, Hopewell Commons, located at 332 W. University St., will officially open to the public on Wednesday,…
Limestone Heritage Festival gets approval to use Courthouse Square
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have given the green light for the annual Limestone Heritage Festival to utilize the west side of the courthouse…
Clearview Church organizes Back-to-School Prayer Service at Courthouse
BEDFORD – Clearview Church is inviting the entire Lawrence County community to a special back-to-school prayer service. Pastor Rob Lanham and Nate Harris, Men’s Ministry…
City of Bloomington Utilities issues Precautionary Boil Water advisory for 56 addresses
BLOOMINGTON – Due to an emergency repair on a water main, 56 addresses in Edgewood Hills subdivision are under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until 2 p.m….
Lawrence County urges residents to report storm, flood damage immediately
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Emergency Management is calling on all residents to report any storm or flood damage they have incurred as soon as possible….
Domestic Violence Coalition report reveals extent of local impact and support provided
BEDFORD – Joe Diebert of the Domestic Violence Coalition presented a comprehensive report to the Lawrence County Commissioners on Tuesday morning, detailing how $30,000 in…
Indiana State Police conducts Operation Easter Bunny
JASPER– On Friday, April 18, the Indiana State Police, Jasper Post, concluded its Holiday patrol with a strong focus on ensuring the safety of motorists….
Governor Braun positions Indiana as a leader on rare Earth elements, manage water resources responsibly
INDIANAPOLIS – Today is Earth Day, and Governor Mike Braun signed executive orders to position Indiana as a national leader in rare earth element recovery and…
Forest Service Chief Schultz announces acting regional forester for the Eastern Region
MILWAUKEE, WI — USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz announced Gordie Blum will serve as acting regional forester for the Eastern Region, effective May 1, 2025. Blum will…
