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Mitchell man arrested on drug charges following domestic dispute
BEDFORD – On December 31, 2024, a domestic dispute at a residence on State Road 37 in Mitchell led to the arrests of Conan R….
Public presentation of the Monroe County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan update
BLOOMINGTON – Monroe County, in cooperation with the City of Bloomington and the Towns of Ellettsville and Stinesville have prepared an update to the Monroe…
Indiana December 2024 Employment Report
INDIANA – According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the State of Indiana’s unemployment rate in December was 4.5%. By comparison, the national unemployment rate…
City of Bloomington earns national recognition for public engagement efforts
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Planning and Transportation Department has been named a runner-up in the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 18th Annual Communicating Concepts…
Emergency Management Director highlights community response and ongoing preparedness efforts
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer shared a heartening story with the commissioners this morning, detailing a recent collaboration that helped an…
Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Community Crossing Funds for road improvements
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder presented three roads to the county commissioners this morning that will be improved using Community Crossing funds…
Men’s Warming Shelter seeks portion of county’s opoid funds to continue vital services
BEDFORD – The Men’s Warming Shelter is seeking a portion of the county’s opioid settlement funds to support its ongoing work with men battling addiction…
Burkwood Addition resident seeks county road status for Blackwell Drive
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP – During the commissioners’ meeting this morning, Sean Gish, a resident of Blackwell Drive in the Burkwood Addition of Marshall Township, requested the…
Lawrence County awarded $41,000 Court Reform Security Grant
BEDFORD– During this morning’s commissioners’ meeting, Lawrence County Circuit Court Judge Nathan Nikirk announced the approval of a $41,000 Court Reform Security Grant. Judge Nikirk…
Bedford Veterans Affairs Officer highlights Indiana’s military license plate options
BEDFORD—During the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday morning, Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough shared important information regarding the range of distinctive military license plates available to…
