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Lawrence County commissioners welcome new members at first meeting of the year
LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Commissioners held their first meeting of the year Tuesday morning, welcoming Commissioner Jeff McKnight and Auditor Martha Turner, who attended…
Lawrence County Highway Department crews face historic snowfall; Highway Department works overtime and depletes funds for snow removal
LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder provided an update on the significant snowstorm that impacted the region from January 3 to January…
Indiana organizations launch prenatal and young child family economic security collaboration with grant from Pritzker Children’s Initiative
INDIANA– Today, the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute, United Way of Central Indiana, and Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence are proud to announce a new…
Emergency Management streamlines services with Oolitic and Marshall Volunteer Fire Department merger
LAWRENCE CO. – Emergency Management officials have been actively monitoring snow activity while simultaneously working on merging the Oolitic and Marshall Volunteer Fire Departments. The…
Lawrence County sheriff reports strong commissary earnings at commissioners meeting
LAWRENCE CO. – At Tuesday morning’s commissioners’ meeting, Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day presented a comprehensive commissary report covering the six months from July 1…
County seeks grant to support juvenile detention alternatives
LAWRENCE CO. – To enhance community safety and support for local youth, Chief Probation Officer Nedra Brock Fleetwood has requested permission from the commissioners to…
Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter retires following career spanning nearly four decades
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter has retired following a career in law enforcement, which spanned nearly 40 years. He was born and raised…
Proposed Indiana Bill would eliminate most fire protection districts
INDIANA – A newly introduced bill in the Indiana House of Representatives would eliminate fire protection districts and territories throughout the state, including Lawrence and…
Man arrested for breaking into Taco Bell, snacking on fries and drinks before opening hours
BLOOMINGTON — In an unusual late-night incident, Bloomington Police apprehended a man suspected of breaking into a Taco Bell on South Walnut Street before it…
Former sheriff’s daughter sentenced in Indiana financial crimes case
JEFFERSONVILLE – Kasey Noel, daughter of former southern Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel, was sentenced Monday to 60 months in prison, with 51 months suspended to…
