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Early voting begins today in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE CO. – Early voting will begin today, Tuesday, October 8, and continue through November 1, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Voter…
Monroe Commissioners faced strong opposition from residents for proposed new jail site on Vernal Pike
BLOOMINGTON — Monroe County Commissioners faced strong opposition from residents during a public input meeting on Sunday regarding a proposed site for a new county…
Details released on the murder of Kayla Flaherty
GIBSON CO. — New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Daniel Flaherty, a Gibson County man accused of murdering his wife, Kayla Flaherty, and…
Community initiative aims to illuminate Lawrence County on Winter Solstice
BEDFORD— Nicole (Nikki) Luallen is rallying Lawrence County residents to join her in a unique initiative to bring light to the year’s darkest day. On…
Road Closure announcement: Culvert replacement on Grindstone Road
LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County highway crews are set to replace a culvert on Grindstone Road tomorrow, October 8. The work is scheduled to take…
USDA announces additional $250 Million in financial assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers
WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section…
I-465 lane closures and nightly ramp shutdowns scheduled for October
INDIANAPOLIS – Expect a double right-lane closure on westbound and eastbound I-465 between I-65 and US 31 (East Street) on Monday, October 7, through Thursday, October 10,…
Man lands new charge after being arrested on outstanding warrant
BEDFORD— On Friday, October 4, Bedford Police Officer Joshua Turner spots Garrett S. Bandy near the 8th and J Streets intersection. Bandy was wanted on…
Bedford man arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct
BEDFORD – In the early hours of Saturday, October 6, Bedford police responded to a disturbance involving a man reportedly in distress and yelling loudly…
Bedford woman demonstrats erratic behavior and is arrested on alcohol charges
BEDFORD— In the early hours of October 5, the Bedford Police Department arrested Autumn R. McCluskey, 42, on charges of operating while Intoxicated (OWI) and…












