Weather radios available for residents and are urged to report flood damage for potential aid

LAWRENCE CO. – Thanks to a generous $5,500 grant from Duke Energy, Lawrence County Emergency Management provides free weather radios to the most needy residents….

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Uplands Regional Land Bank works to revitalize vacant and deteriorated properties in Southern Indiana

LAWRENCE CO. – The Uplands Regional Land Bank is actively working to acquire, manage, maintain, and repurpose vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties across several…

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Paving cost increase in Lawrence County, bridge overhauls planned

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Highway Department is moving forward with its paving schedule for the week while also preparing for significant bridge overhaul projects….

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Commissioners update rules for managing county property

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Commissioners have changed the rules for managing larger items, like equipment. These changes were made to update a policy from 2022….

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Commissioners approve contract for Lawrence County Health Department to address suicide and overdose

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have entered into an independent contractor agreement with Shelby L. England. The agreement outlines the terms under which England…

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Mitchell High School Band to present Spring Concert and Spring Festival Art Show

MITCHELL – The talented Mitchell Jr/Sr High School Band musicians are preparing to showcase their hard work at their annual Spring Concert. The performance is…

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Bloomington to host Celebration of Community Breakfast

BLOOMINGTON—The Community Justice and Mediation Center (CJAM) invites the public to its annual “Celebration of Community” breakfast at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bloomington on…

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Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts hot and rainy summer for Indiana

INDIANA – According to the 2025 summer forecast from the Old Farmer’s Almanac, you might want to pack an umbrella alongside your sunscreen this summer….

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Indianapolis company recalls tomatoes over Salmonella concerns

INDIANA – Ray & Mascari Inc., an Indianapolis-based company, has issued a voluntary recall of its 4-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes due to the potential for…

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Indiana Sheriff’s Youth Ranch in Brazil to close due to funding cuts

BRAZIL—The Indiana Sheriff’s Youth Ranch has announced its permanent closure, citing a loss of state funding as the main contributing factor. In a recent news…

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