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Winter storm halts trash collection in Orleans
ORLEANS — Residents of Orleans will need to hold onto their trash for a few more days as severe winter weather continues to disrupt local…
City of Bloomington Utilities issues precautionary boil water advisory for 9 addresses
BLOOMINGTON – Due to a water main break, nine addresses on North Walnut Street and East 19th Street are under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until 8…
Bedford mourns the loss of civic leader and businessman Johnny ‘Jay’ Fiddler
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County community is reflecting on a legacy of service and local pride following the passing of Johnny J. ‘Jay’ Fiddler, 84,…
Lawrence County highway crews swamped as plowing operations continue; Summer paving list released
LAWRENCE CO. — Lawrence County Highway crews are locked in a grueling battle against winter weather, with Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder reporting to the commissioners…
Lawrence County Probation seeks to utilize existing local infrastructure to provide safe, “user-friendly” spaces for youth
LAWRENCE CO. — The Lawrence County Probation Department has formally requested permission to participate in the Alternative to Detention (ATD) program, a move aimed at…
Honor on the Road: Veterans affairs officer highlights specialized license plate options for veterans
INDIANA — Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough, during the commissioners’ meeting this morning, highlighted that the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is…
URGENT: Homeowner stranded without heat on State Road 54 West; Volunteers needed for plowing
BEDFORD— Local authorities and community members are issuing an urgent plea for assistance as a homeowner on State Road 54 West faces a life-threatening fuel…
Indiana labor force outpaces nation as unemployment rate drops to 3.5%
INDIANA — New data released today by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) paints a picture of a resilient Hoosier economy. As of December…
BNL Stars Baseball selling tickets, seeking sponsors for First Pitch Dinner
BEDFORD — There is still time to reserve tickets for the BNL Stars Baseball First Pitch Dinner, set for Feb. 28. Tickets are $50 per…
Daviess County Visitor’s Bureau appoints Debbie Goodwin as new executive director
WASHINGTON — The Daviess County Visitor’s Bureau has announced a transition in its leadership, naming Debbie Goodwin as the organization’s new executive director. Goodwin officially…
