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Lawrence County Community Corrections has free firewood to keep vulnerable residents warm this winter
LAWRENCE COUNTY — As colder weather approaches, the Lawrence County Community Corrections Road Crew has been hard at work cutting, splitting, and stockpiling firewood to…
Lawrence County Emergency Management evaluates telecom backup plans following multi-county tabletop event
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer briefed county commissioners on Monday regarding ongoing efforts to bolster local communications infrastructure against potential network…
County seeking bids for Courthouse Annex improvement project
BEDFORD — Lawrence County commissioners have officially opened the bidding process for an upcoming capital improvement project at the Courthouse Annex, setting a firm deadline…
Lawrence County Commissioners delay key Health Department appointments ahead of retiring health officer
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners voted to postpone approval for two major leadership positions within the Lawrence County Health Department during their…
Lawrence County secures over $325K in state matching funds for Dunn Bridge Road paving project
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder delivered a series of infrastructure and winter preparation updates to the county commissioners on Monday morning, highlighting…
I-65 traffic stop leads to seizure of nearly a pound of meth and fentanyl; Two Norman residents arrested
COLUMBUS — A routine speeding stop on Interstate 65 led to major felony drug dealing charges after Columbus Police Department officers seized nearly a pound…
FEMA aid tops $162 million following August severe storms: Critical next steps for applicants
INDIANA — Federal disaster aid for survivors of the severe storms that struck Indiana between August 11 and August 24, 2026, has crossed major milestones,…
Gov. Braun cuts child care waitlist by 78% through historic investment
INDIANA – Gov. Mike Braun today announced a major achievement in improving child care access and affordability for Hoosier families. As a result of the…
Free Medicare open enrollment assistance offered Nov. 13 at Loogootee Public Library
LOOGOOTEE — Area seniors and Medicare beneficiaries seeking guidance through annual health plan choices will have an opportunity for free, personalized support next month. The…
NHTSA issues new safety recalls covering millions of passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and RVs
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a fresh wave of safety recalls affecting a wide range of vehicles, from everyday…
