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Braun bill recognizing Medal of Honor recipients sent to President’s desk to be signed into law
WASHINGTON —Sen. Mike Braun, Sen. Jon Tester, and Sen. Sherrod Brown celebrated the House passage of their bipartisan Mark Our Place Act, which is now headed to…
AT&T offers $5,000 reward for information on copper wire thefts in Brown, Marion and Shelby Counties
INDIANA— AT&T is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for stealing copper wires…
Indiana October 2024 Employment Report
INDIANA—According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate in October was 4.4%. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for October…
Lawrence County Commissioners Approve New Procedure for Grant Fund Costs
BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a new procedure for determining allowable and unallowable costs on grant fund awards received by the county. This action…
Old Huron School approved as Helicopter Landing Zone for emergencies
BEDFORD, IN – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved using the old Huron School property as a designated helicopter landing zone for emergencies. The Huron…
Lawrence County Commissioners approve Highway Superintendent’s request for Bridge Funding Assistance
BEDFORD– The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder’s request to hire the Lochmueller Group to assist in securing federal aid for repairs…
Lawrence County Commissioners approve ordinances to vacate alley in East Oolitic
OOLITIC—This morning, the Lawrence County Commissioners approved two ordinances to vacate portions of an alley in the Farmers Addition to East Oolitic. The alley segments in…
Lawrence County is ready for first snowfall of the Season: Winter Weather, Wind, and Cold Temperatures expected Thursday
LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County is gearing up for the season’s first snow chance this week as weather conditions sharply turn toward winter. The day…
Two unauthorized immigrants arrested in Clark County for operating businesses without paying taxes
CLARK CO. – A two-year investigation concluded Monday with a male and female arrest for their involvement in corrupt business practices and failing to pay…
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra hosts 2025 Community Health Network Discovery Concerts beginning January 28, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS—This spring, the Hilbert Circle Theatre will host a full schedule of Community Health Network Discovery Concerts featuring the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The 2025 series, Symphonic…
