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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…
Orange County announces Annual Fall Clean-up Day
ORANGE CO. – Residents of Orange County are invited to mark their calendars for the annual Fall Clean-up Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 6th. The…
Brandt Baughman named new Director of Indiana State Parks
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has named Brandt Baughman as the new director of Indiana State Parks. Baughman is a longtime…
Seymour Department of Public Works seeks office manager
SEYMOUR— The Seymour Department of Public Works is hiring a full-time office manager. The position, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,…
