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Man arrested in connection with family heirloom jewelry theft
BEDFORD — A local man accused of stealing and pawning thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry—including irreplaceable family heirlooms—from his former girlfriend was detained on…
Lawrence County Community Foundation accepting applications for Robert E. Lee II Memorial Scholarship
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Community Foundation has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Robert E. Lee II Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship…
Columbus City Council greenlights 139-acre annexation for new Timberland Springs subdivision
COLUMBUS — The footprint of the City of Columbus is set to expand southward following a key vote by the Columbus City Council. On Tuesday…
Former U.S. EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe to headline “Talking Conservation” lecture
BLOOMINGTON — The “Talking Conservation” public lecture series continues its 2026 season next month with a deep dive into the complex relationship between federal mandates…
Lawrence County Council will meet on Tuesday
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council will meet on Tuesday, March 24th at the courthouse at 4:30 p.m. On the Agenda:
RV driver arrested after crashing into pole, Resisting officers in Mitchell
MITCHELL – A French Lick man is facing multiple drug and intoxication charges after a dramatic Sunday afternoon crash involving a recreational vehicle and a…
Indiana University’s Scott Dolson named 2026 National Athletic Director of the Year
BLOOMINGTON — In a year already defined by unprecedented athletic achievement, Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson has reached a…
Congresswoman Erin Houchin applauds committee passage of Science of Reading Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) applauded the passage of her legislation, H.R. 7890, the Science of Reading Act of 2026, out of the House Education and…
Communities nationwide organize peaceful day of action to defend Constitutional democracy
INDIANA – On Saturday, March 28, millions of Americans across the country will participate in one of the largest grassroots pro-democracy movements in history: the…
Lawrence County Community Foundation opens 2026 Open Grant Cycle
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) has announced that online applications are now being accepted for its 2026 Open Grant Cycle. This funding…
