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Family Dinner Project event set for tonight at Orleans Public Library
ORLEANS — The Orleans Public Library will host the Family Dinner Project this evening, Tuesday, August 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The free program…
Boil Water Advisory issued for Southridge Drive
BEDFORD – A boil water advisory has been issued for all of Southridge Drive until further notice. A contractor has struck a water line, and…
Bortner to resign Bedford City Council seat after accepting economic post
BEDFORD — Bedford City Councilman At Large Dan Bortner announced he will resign his council seat at the end of August after accepting the position…
Juveniles detained for trespassing and vandalism
BEDFORD – Three juveniles were taken into custody on Monday evening following a report of a break-in at a building on J Street. The Bedford…
Lawrence County Commissioners advance plans for Bridge 172 replacement
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners took a significant step on Tuesday toward replacing Bridge 172 on Cement Plant Road, a project officials say is…
City of Bedford donates vehicle to Lawrence County Health Department
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have formally accepted the donation of a 2016 Ford E-450 from the City of Bedford, a gesture praised by…
Flynn & Sons awarded contract for Lawrence County Annex paving
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have awarded a contract to Flynn & Sons Excavating & Paving Inc. for two paving projects, with work slated…
FEMA officials visit Lawrence County to assess storm damage and discuss reimbursement
BEDFORD – Following a major disaster declaration by President Donald Trump in July, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were in Lawrence County…
Lawrence County hires new agency to collect delinquent property taxes
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a contract with American Financial Credit Services (AFCS), a new collection agency tasked with collecting unpaid personal…
Executive Order on flag burning challenges first amendment precedent; Sparks immediate arrest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump signed an executive order on Monday that directs the Department of Justice to investigate incidents of flag burning, claiming the…
