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Obituary: George Patton
April 8, 1944 – September 23, 2024 George Patton, 80, of Springville, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Paoli Health & Living Center…
Lawrence County Burn Ban will lift Wednesday; Mock hazardous material exercise a success
BEDFORD—Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer told the Commissioners Tuesday morning that thanks to the recent rain storms, the burn ban will be lifted at Noon…
Highway crews preparing for winter, removing debris under bridges
LAWRENCE CO.— During a meeting with county commissioners on Tuesday morning, Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder provided an update on ongoing maintenance activities. He…
Flynn & Sons awarded bid for snow removal
BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Commissioners on Tuesday morning awarded Flynn & Sons Excavating & Paving the contract to remove snow from Courthouse Square, the Lawrence County…
Commissioners receive one bid for renovation project
BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Commissioners opened one bid Tuesday morning for the renovations at Circuit Court and Courthouse Plaza The project will focus on updating…
Indiana Department of Natural Resources staff to discuss Williams Dam Engineering Feasibility Study
BEDFORD – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources staff is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on October 8th to discuss the scope of work…
New report assesses impact of Indiana’s childcare challenges for employers, workers
INDIANA – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce released a new report, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Early Learning Indiana, examining the impact of childcare…
Mining company ordered to pay $110K in penalties
OWEN CO. – A mining company in Owen County has been ordered to pay over $100,000 to the government after allegedly neglecting to settle fines…
Ambulance fire on US 41: Juvenile patient and crew escape safely
SULLIVAN CO. — A Lifeline ambulance carrying a juvenile patient caught fire on Sunday while traveling on US 41 near State Road 48. Fortunately, both…
Injury remains leading cause of child deaths in Indiana, new report reveals
INDIANA — A recent report presented to the Child Services Interim Study Committee highlights a troubling trend: injury is the leading cause of death among…
