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Woman Arrested for Criminal Trespass in Bedford
BEDFORD – A Bedford woman was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly trespassing on a property from which she had previously been banned. Autumn R. McCluskey,…
Poplar Lane paving request sparks debate over road status
BEDFORD – A request to pave Poplar Lane brought a resident’s concerns before the Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning, highlighting a common issue of road…
SWCD highlights significant conservation efforts and funding in Lawrence County
BEDFORD—This morning, Lawrence County Commissioners received a comprehensive update on the vital work of the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Mandy Robbins presented an…
Woman arrested after pursuit in Jackson and Bartholomew Counties
JACKSON/BARTHOLOMEW CO. – Monday afternoon, May 18, a 32-year-old Chicago, Illinois woman was arrested following a vehicle pursuit on I-65 in Jackson and Bartholomew Counties….
Lawrence County commissioners approve new health insurance provider for employees
BEDFORD—Lawrence County employees will soon have a new health insurance provider. Miles Parker addressed the commissioners this morning to update them on a new policy…
45-day closure of Winslow/High/Rogers Roundabout planned for maintenance, safety improvements
BLOOMINGTON– From Tuesday, May 27, to Monday, July 14, East Winslow and East Rogers roads at the intersection of South High Street will be closed…
Lawrence County commissioners pass resolution adopting updated state food safety regulations
BEDFORD– The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially passed a resolution to update the county’s Health Department food code, aligning local regulations with the latest statewide…
Traffic stop lands Bloomington man in jail on meth charge and outstanding warrant
BEDFORD– A traffic stop landed a Bloomington man behind bars on drug charges and an outstanding warrant on Sunday, May 18, after police stopped a…
Lawrence County nears completion of paving season, eyes chip and seal projects
BEDFORD– Lawrence County is nearing the finish line for its current paving season, with only a few roads remaining on the schedule. Brian Sowder, Director…
Lawrence County completes storm damage report for federal aid consideration
BEDFORD– Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer has finalized and submitted reports detailing storm and flood damage to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…
