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Lawrence County enters new contract for care of neglected animals
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a new independent contract on Tuesday morning to ensure the proper care of animals seized during criminal investigations….
Lawrence County Assessor contracts with Nexus Group for property assessment services
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a significant multi-year contract for property assessment services during their Tuesday morning meeting, following a presentation by County…
Lawrence County Highway crews prepare for paving season; Landfill testing scheduled
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Highway Department is taking advantage of the winter months to prepare for a busy spring paving season. Crews are currently…
Lawrence County Commissioners elect new leadership; Approve Superior Court renovations
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners opened their first meeting of the year on Tuesday morning by reorganizing their leadership and approving infrastructure improvements for…
New Dan L. Parker Scholarship to fuel future leaders at Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County (BGCLC) has announced a significant new investment in local students with the establishment of…
House passes Congresswoman Erin Houchin’s bipartisan bill to lower manufactured housing costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant bipartisan victory, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act on Friday,…
High-speed street race on State Road 37 ends in arrests
BLOOMINGTON — Two drivers are facing criminal charges after Indiana State Police clocked them at speeds exceeding 125 mph during an alleged street race in…
Lawrence County 2026 Primary Election field begins to take shape
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County primary field is now fully detailed following the release of the January 12 candidate list. With several offices drawing multiple…
City of Bedford announces holiday trash and recycling schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford Street and Sanitation Department has released the pickup schedule for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on…
What the 2026 Medicare Advantage changes mean for seniors
INDIANA – In January 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented new restrictions that roll back parts of a 2018 expansion allowing Medicare Advantage…











