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U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Independence Day, July 4
INDIANA — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail…
Heat delays paving; Stars Boulevard Bridge to open next week
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder has issued an updated status report on several major infrastructure projects across the county, noting that extreme…
F-16 Flyover, 18-Ton Limestone Obelisk, and rooftop flags to anchor Bedford’s Historic July 4th Celebration
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford is pulling out all the stops to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial this Independence Day. Local officials have finalized a massive,…
J&J Painting LLC secures bid to repaint Dunn Plaza Exterior
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially approved a contract to revitalize the exterior of Dunn Plaza, selecting a local contractor following a competitive…
Cook Group announces major 85-acre workforce housing development in Lawrence County
SPRINGVILLE — In a major move to combat the chronic shortage of middle-income housing plaguing south-central Indiana, Bloomington-based medical device manufacturer Cook Group has announced…
Legend of Captain Purple: How a 1983 Bedford mystery inspired a modern movement of anonymous giving
LAWRENCE COUNTY — In the sweltering summer of 1983, a bizarre yet profoundly heartwarming phenomenon took over the 12 square miles of Bedford, Indiana. Families…
Paying it Forward: LCCF deploys over $91,000 to fuel non-profit impact and safety upgrades
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) has finalized the impact tracking for its highly successful Open Grant Cycle, highlighting a total distribution of…
Arts Commission provides grants to each of Indiana’s 92 counties in Fiscal Year 2026
INDIANA – Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced direct grant funding in each of Indiana’s 92 counties in fiscal year 2026. Ten grants were recently…
Gov. Braun and State Fire Marshal encourage Hoosiers to practice firework safety
INDIANA – As Independence Day approaches, Gov. Mike Braun and the State Fire Marshal encourage all Hoosiers to practice fireworks safety and follow state laws. …
LCCF Grants empower local wellness and sobriety programs
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) has announced the distribution of its latest round of Health and Well-Being Grants, providing crucial financial backing…
