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Lawrence County declares “Manufacturing Day” to honor key industry
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially designated October 3, 2025, as Manufacturing Day in Lawrence County. The proclamation, passed and approved at the…
Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport secures funding for major taxiway project
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved repairs planned by the Lawrence County Board of Aviation Commissioners (BOAC), which has secured federal and state funding…
Lawrence County urges residents to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month
BEDFORD — As September marks National Preparedness Month, Lawrence County officials are encouraging all residents to take proactive steps to prepare for emergencies. Lawrence County…
Celestine Volunteer Firefighter dies in the line of duty
CELESTINE — The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the tragic loss of one of its members, Luke Gehlhausen, 41, who died in the line…
Man arrested after being found unconscious at wheel
BEDFORD — A Williams man was arrested early Sunday morning after he was found unconscious behind the wheel of his car at an intersection in…
Lawrence County Courthouse to feature Little Free Library
BEDFORD — A new Little Free Library is coming to the upper level of the Lawrence County Courthouse, providing a welcome distraction for those waiting…
Chagas Disease, spread by “Kissing Bugs,” on the rise in the U.S.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Chagas disease, a potentially fatal illness transmitted by the “kissing bug” (triatomine insect), may be becoming endemic in the United States, according…
Murder trial postponed; accused now held on petition to revoke charge
BEDFORD — The murder trial for Casey Brown, a man accused in the February 2024 death of 21-year-old Kobe Stancombe, has been postponed. The trial,…
Monroe County Democrats to host booth at Annual Fall Festival
ELLETTSVILLE – The Monroe County Fall Festival is set to kick off this week, and the Monroe County Democrats will be on hand to engage…
Arts Commission seeks applications from communities for workshop, funding opportunity
INDIANA – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is now accepting applications for the Creative Convergence program. Creative Convergence is a team-based workshop and funding opportunity…
