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Lawrence County sheriff reports strong commissary earnings at commissioners meeting
LAWRENCE CO. – At Tuesday morning’s commissioners’ meeting, Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day presented a comprehensive commissary report covering the six months from July 1…
Lawrence County Independent Schools seeking aides
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Independent Schools is seeking to fill two aide positions, the district announced. The district is hiring for a special education aide…
Burris Elementary School announces January events
MITCHELL — Burris Elementary School has announced its January schedule of events and a fundraising initiative, according to the school’s January 2025 newsletter. A “Coin…
County seeks grant to support juvenile detention alternatives
LAWRENCE CO. – To enhance community safety and support for local youth, Chief Probation Officer Nedra Brock Fleetwood has requested permission from the commissioners to…
Proposed Indiana Bill would eliminate most fire protection districts
INDIANA – A newly introduced bill in the Indiana House of Representatives would eliminate fire protection districts and territories throughout the state, including Lawrence and…
Man arrested for breaking into Taco Bell, snacking on fries and drinks before opening hours
BLOOMINGTON — In an unusual late-night incident, Bloomington Police apprehended a man suspected of breaking into a Taco Bell on South Walnut Street before it…
Former sheriff’s daughter sentenced in Indiana financial crimes case
JEFFERSONVILLE – Kasey Noel, daughter of former southern Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel, was sentenced Monday to 60 months in prison, with 51 months suspended to…
Indiana Historical Society will provide $5.6M to local historical organizations through Heritage Support Grants
INDIANA — The Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) Heritage Support Grants, an annual program to bolster historical societies statewide, will continue thanks to Lilly Endowment, Inc’s $5.6…
Ivy Tech offering grant writing training in Bedford
BLOOMINGTON—The Center for Lifelong Learning at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington offers a new Introduction to Grant Writing skills training class in downtown Bedford, starting…
City of Bloomington recommended for $11.4 million federal grant to expand digital equity
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has been recommended to receive $11.4 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under…
