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Lane closures to impact I-74 westbound near Brownsburg this weekend
HENDRICKS CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary lane closures on I-74 westbound near Brownsburg, beginning the evening of Friday, July 19. Around…
Woman arrested following chase, attempting to disarm a deputy during a physical altercation
COLUMBUS — A woman was arrested Friday after fleeing from police and then trying to disarm a Bartholomew County deputy during a physical struggle in…
Man arrested after violating protective order
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested after violating a protective order. Police arrested Ronald Phelix, 47, on a charge of invasion of privacy. According…
Attorney General Todd Rokita co-leads 22 state attorneys generals in calling on Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act
Attorney General Todd Rokita and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are co-leading a 22-state letter calling on Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility…
Tuesday’s Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is open from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
BLOOMINGTON—The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market’s Tuesday market is open from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers Street. Tuesday Market features farm…
Woman driving on suspended driver’s license arrested on meth charges
BEDFORD – A Bedford woman was arrested on drug charges on Friday, July 5, after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kenton Carter stopped her vehicle…
Report of a man lying in the roadway lands him behind bars
BEDFORD – An Oolitic man was arrested after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a call on July 5 at 10:40 p.m. about a…
Lawrence County Commissioners discuss paving and bridge work
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners discussed Tuesday morning’s paving and bridge works. The weather today has delayed paving crews. Paving was scheduled for Spice…
Work has begun on updating security issues at the jail
BEDFORD—An inspection of the jail noted several security issues that needed to be addressed to keep it up to date and meet safety standards for…
Company will review county’s phone and alarm bill systems
BEDFORD— On Tuesday morning, Auditor Paula Stewart updated the commissioners on the duties of Espy Services for a Telecom Expense Review. The company finds errors…












