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Police Log: April 17, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – April 16 Incidents – April 15 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents – April 17 Incidents – April 16 Accidents –…
North Lawrence Community Schools to hold classes on Good Friday
BEDFORD— North Lawrence Community Schools has announced that Friday, April 18, Good Friday, will be a regular school day for all students and staff. The…
53 year old murder case solved, Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit identifies killer
INDIANA – On Friday, July 7, 1972, 26-year-old Phyllis Bailer traveled from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Bluffton, Indiana, with her 3-year-old daughter. They were traveling in…
Senator Jim Banks introduces the Family First Act to expand child tax credit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Family First Act. The bill would strengthen support for working families by expanding the Child Tax Credit…
Huntingburg Police release details in deadly dog attack
DUBOIS CO. – The Huntingburg Police Department has released details concerning a deadly dog attack that resulted in the death of a 4-year-old girl. According…
Corteva and Indiana State Fairgrounds celebrate unveiling of Corteva Coliseum
INDIANAPOLIS – Corteva and the Indiana State Fairgrounds were joined by community members today to unveil the newly named Corteva Coliseum. The naming rights partnership was…
IDEM’s Nonpoint Source Program is now accepting proposals for Clean Water Act grants
INDIANA – IDEM’s Nonpoint Source Program is now accepting proposals for FY2026 Clean Water Act Section 319 grants. This funding supports projects that address nonpoint…
Lawrence County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 22
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 22. The meeting will be held at the Lawrence County Courthouse beginning at 4:30…
Regional collaboration strengthens Uplands Region talent pipeline
BLOOMINGTON – Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’s Foundation – The Success School, Monroe County Community Schools, and Richland-Bean Blossom Community…
Oolitic to hold public meeting on proposed Cumulative Capital Development Fund
OOLITIC—The Oolitic Town Board will hold a public meeting to discuss the establishment of a Cumulative Capital Development Fund. The meeting will take place at…












