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Obituary: Barbara Ann (Gilstrap) Hodges
February 9, 2005 – September 17, 1928 Barbara Ann (Gilstrap) Hodges, of Bedford, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 96. She was born September…
Obituary: Jay Swearingen
March 18, 1944 – February 10, 2025 Jay Swearingen, 80, of Pekin, IL, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He…
Bedford man charged with burglary of storage unit
BEDFORD– Travis Wayne Sanders, 41, of Bedford, has been charged with burglary, a Level 5 felony, in connection with the theft of items from a…
Girl Scout Troop 4678 spreads Valentine’s cheer to local veterans
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Girl Scout Troop 4678 showed their appreciation for local veterans this Valentine’s Day by delivering handmade cards to the Lawrence County…
South Lawrence Utilities issues boil order
MITCHELL – South Lawrence Utilities has issued a boil order. The Boil Order is in effect until further notice for Peaceful Valley Road, Easy Street,…
Lawrence County officials report updates on infrastructure and jail operations
LAWRENCE CO.- During Tuesday’s Lawrence County commissioners meeting, several key updates were presented, covering environmental monitoring, infrastructure planning, and jail operations. Highway Director Brian Sowder…
Lawrence County Community Corrections shows strong performance in 2024
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Community Corrections demonstrated significant success across its rehabilitation and monitoring programs in 2024. Under Director Chad M. Shew, the agency achieved…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office signs new agreement with The Dog Club to house dogs seized due to neglect or aggression
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office has significantly changed its dog housing arrangements after modifications to the annual agreement with the White River Humane…
Courthouse HVAC repairs approved, landscaping and internet contracts signed
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners tackled several facility needs at their Tuesday morning meeting, approving HVAC repairs, landscaping, and high-speed internet contracts. Commission President…
County approved contract for airport survey work
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a contract with Burhcam Surveying on Tuesday for section corner perpetuation near the Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport….
