IU Health Foundation and Lawrence County Economic Growth Council seek $75,000 for Community Impact Investment Fund from Lawrence County Council

LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County County Economic Growth Council and Workforce Coalition members Shance Sizemore and Joe Timbrook along with Shawna Girgis IU Health…

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USDA statement on the Affordable Housing Crisis

WASHINGTON – As the nation continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA is committed to supporting tenants and…

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Mitchell man sentenced to six years for resisting law enforcement

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Superior Court I Judge John Plummer sentenced 35-year-old Harold Leatherman, of Mitchell, to six years in the Department of Corrections Wednesday…

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DNR Floodplain Mapping has been updated

INDIANA – The Division of Water Floodplain Mapping is updated on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. The August 2021 update of the Best…

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The odor of marijuana lands man in jail

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested after Bedford Police officers were requested to conduct a welfare check on a possibly suicidal woman at an…

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Mitchell Police make traffic violation stop that leads to a legend drug arrest

MITCHELL – A Heltonville woman was arrested after Mitchell police stopped her vehicle on State Road 37 near Teke Burton Drive early Wednesday morning. The…

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Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department asks for an additional appropriation for fuel and meals

LAWRENCE CO – Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Major Travis Sanders appeared before the Lawrence County Council in regards to requesting additional funds for fuel and…

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Lawrence County budget hearings continue on Thursday

LAWRENCE CO. – The budget hearings for Lawrence County departments will continue on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lawrence County Courthouse….

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Clay Ewing named Leader in Banking Excellence

JASPER – Clay W. Ewing, retired vice chairman of German American Bank, Jasper, was honored by the Indiana Bankers Association with the IBA Leaders in…

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Prosecutor Samuel Arp provided council with updates on his office

LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County Prosecutor Samuel Arp III provided the Lawrence County Council an update on his office Tuesday evening. Prosecutor Arp reported that…

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