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Chase Briscoe New Hampshire Advance
LOUDON, NH – Chase Briscoe has made three NASCAR Cup Series starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, and each time he’s raced at…
Court of Appeals Judge Patricia A. Riley announces retirement
INDIANAPOLIS – Judge Patricia A. Riley will retire from the Court of Appeals of Indiana on August 30, 2024. Her retirement ceremony will be held…
Lane closures planned for State Road 550 in Martin County
MARTIN CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for State Road 550 in Martin County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, June 26,…
Duke Energy Foundation awards grants to support workforce training, skill development for in-demand industries in southern Indiana
INDIANA – The Duke Energy Foundation announced today that it is awarding grants to four organizations in southern Indiana supporting workforce development efforts. The shareholder-funded grants…
Indiana GOP elects Victor Smith as Republican National Committeeman
INDIANAPOLIS– On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Indiana Republican State Committee unanimously elected Victor Smith as Indiana’s Republican National Committeeman. Victor Smith is a partner…
Indiana State Library renews INSPIRE contract; offers new learning resources for Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Library has renewed its INSPIRE contract with EBSCO Information Services and TeachingBooks. INSPIRE, Indiana’s Lifelong Learning Library for Hoosiers, is a collection…
Residents can call 2-1-1 to find local cooling centers during hot weather
INDIANA – With hot weather approaching, cooling centers will be open for those needing a safe and cool place to stay. Indiana 211 is your community’s resource…
Donations of water, Gatorade, and food needed in times of emergencies
BEDFORD – Lawrence County had a valuable resource in emergencies or disasters with the Tabernacle Of Praise Emergency Services (T.O.P.E.S.) T.O.P.E.S responded to incidents in…
Jail will be getting a new inmate communication service
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day reported the inmates will receive a new communication provider. The current contract with Securus Technologies will end in…
Commissioners approve SWCD to ask for additional funds
BEDFORD— On Tuesday morning, The Commissioners approved a request from Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District for additional funds to help pay mandatory dues…












