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Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office to build kennels for neglected animals
BEDFORD- The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office will construct its own animal holding facility after contract modifications were made to the annual agreement with White River…
Lawrence County to purchase K-9 vehicle from Oolitic at significant savings
LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department has identified an opportunity to expand its K-9 unit capabilities while saving taxpayer dollars through an interlocal…
Lawrence County Commissioners approve one-year agreement with White River Humane Society for care of stray animals
LAWRENCE CO. — The Lawrence County Commissioners have entered into a one-year contractual agreement with the White River Humane Society (WRHS) to house stray dogs…
Obituary: Dairell Scott Fultz
December 14, 1942 – December 16, 2024 Dairell Scott Fultz, 82, of Bedford, passed away on December 16, 2024, at IU Health Hospice House. Born…
Lawrence County Emergency Management offering free weather radios to vulnerable Hoosiers
LAWRENCE CO.— Lawrence County Emergency Management provides free weather radios to those most in need, thanks to a generous grant from Duke Energy. The initiative…
Lawrence County waiting on word of federal aid for historic bridge replacement
BEDFORD – Lawrence County officials are awaiting federal funding approval to replace Bridge 107, a historic truss bridge located near Springville on Armstrong Station Road….
Jessi King selected as Greene County General Hospital 2024 Outstanding Leader of the Year
LINTON— Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is excited to announce Director of Surgical Services Jessi King, MSN, RN as its 2024 Outstanding Leader of the…
2025 Indiana Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
INDIANA – The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2025 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s…
The weight of grief during the holiday season
INDIANA – Unfortunately, grief is a normal part of life. We all experience grief, whether it is the loss of a job, a divorce or…
Mitchell man wanted on a warrant arrested after attempting to evade police
MITCHELL– A 29-year-old Mitchell resident was arrested Thursday, December 13, after allegedly attempting to flee from law enforcement officers serving an arrest warrant at his…












