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Obituary: Joyce Burns

March 1, 1952 – August 27, 2024 Joyce Burns, 72, of Williams, passed away at 5:05 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Majestic Care…

Jail has new security cameras to meet safety standards for inmates and staff

BEDFORD—An inspection of the jail noted the old security camera system and the security doors that needed to be addressed to keep up to date…

County officials warned about possible cyber attacks

BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer warned the commissioners about cyber attacks. “Five counties around us have been attacked in the last 60 days,”…

Commissioners hear updates on bridge construction

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder updated the commissioners on bridge construction Tuesday morning. Bridge 66 on Tunnelton Denniston Road is a 90-foot…

Air Quality Action Days extended through Wednesday in parts of Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS— Air Quality Action Day (AQADs) forecasts in parts of Indiana have been extended through tomorrow (Aug. 28). On Wednesday, Aug. 28, ozone levels are expected to…

Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County ask commissioners for a portion of the opioid funds

BEDFORD – Frank Deckard, the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County’s chief professional officer, asked the commissioners Tuesday for $50,000 of the county’s opioid…

Judge Robert Cline recused himself from Jessica Staggs’ case and requested a special judge; taxpayers submitted a letter to the court

BEDFORD – Former Lawrence County Auditor and Oolitic Town Clerk-Treasurer Jessica Staggs appeared in Lawrence Superior Court II on Monday for her initial hearing. Staggs…