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Temporary closure planned on State Road 58 in Spraytown
JACKSON COUNTY-Â Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will temporarily close State Road 58 on or after Wednesday, July 30, to perform culvert repair work in…
FDA takes steps to restrict 7-OH opioid products threatening American consumers
INDIANA- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is taking a bold step to protect Americans from dangerous, illegal opioids by recommending a scheduling action…
Heated debate as commissioners approve school resource officers for BNL
BEDFORD – A contentious Lawrence County Commissioner meeting on Tuesday morning saw two of the three commissioners vote in favor of a memorandum of understanding…
Lawrence County Commissioners review animal control ordinance, eye state law conflicts
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners convened a special meeting Tuesday morning to examine the county’s animal control ordinance, with Sheriff Greg Day, Judge Robert…
Mitchell woman blames fatigue for alleged Walmart theft
BEDFORD – A Mitchell woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly attempting to leave the Bedford Walmart without paying for nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise….
Lawrence County pursues Next Generation 911 upgrade; Lauds Warming Shelter’s heat wave efforts
BEDFORD – Lawrence County is moving towards a significant upgrade of its emergency communication infrastructure, with Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer leading the initiative to…
Bunkum Valley Roofing awarded contract for Lawrence County Health Department roof replacement
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a bid from Bunkum Valley Roofing of Odon, Indiana, for $113,403 to replace the flat roof at…
Lawrence County Highway Department grapples with repairs or replacement of historic bridge that remains closed
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder is leading a concentrated effort to tackle substantial bridge repairs. A critical priority for the Highway Department…
School bells to ring next week: Drivers urged to exercise caution for returning students
BEDFORD – The summer break is nearing its end for thousands of students across Southern Indiana, with classrooms set to welcome pupils back next week….
Bedford traffic stop spirals: Drunk driver resists arrest, threatens officers at hospital
BEDFORD – A Mitchell man was arrested on Friday evening, July 25, 2025, after an alleged incident of erratic driving, signs of intoxication, and resisting…
