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ISP holiday shopping safety tips
INDIANA – The holiday shopping season is upon us, and the busiest days are yet to come. Many shoppers have started looking for those perfect…
Spring Mill Inn reopening sparks surge in Lawrence County Tourism revenue
MITCHELL – A year after the landmark reopening of the renovated Spring Mill Inn, Lawrence County is seeing a significant resurgence in tourism. Following a…
Emergency management to repair aging infrastructure on Kings Ridge Road
MITCHELL – Lawrence County Emergency Management is moving forward with essential repairs to a utility building on Kings Ridge Road that houses a critical backup…
LCIS Board of Trustees announces upcoming meeting
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS) Board of Trustees has officially announced a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025. The meeting…
President Trump designates Fentanyl a “Weapon of Mass Destruction” in new executive order
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a move that blends national security rhetoric with the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, President Donald Trump signed an executive…
Lawrence County officials tackle winter storm; Highway and EMA provide updates
BEDFORD – As Lawrence County emerges from a series of winter storms, county commissioners and department heads met Tuesday to address road safety, emergency responses,…
Shawswick VFD requests $65K ambulance contract; Commissioners table vote over funding concerns
LAWRENCE CO. — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, Inc. (SVFFA) presented a $65,000 annual contract to the Lawrence County Commissioners on Tuesday morning to…
Campbellsburg couple arrested after infant exposed to illegal drugs
CAMPBELLSBURG — A husband and wife from Campbellsburg are facing felony charges following a nearly two-month investigation into the near-fatal drug exposure of their 10-month-old…
Lawrence County Veterans urged to file for property tax deductions before year-end deadline
BEDFORD— As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough is issuing a final call during the commissioners…
Lawrence County switches insurance providers to secure significant savings
BEDFORD – During Tuesday morning’s regular meeting, the Lawrence County Commissioners moved to change the county’s long-standing insurance provider, citing a substantial difference in cost…
