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Spring Mill Inn reopening sparks surge in Lawrence County Tourism revenue
MITCHELL – A year after the landmark reopening of the renovated Spring Mill Inn, Lawrence County is seeing a significant resurgence in tourism. Following a…
Emergency management to repair aging infrastructure on Kings Ridge Road
MITCHELL – Lawrence County Emergency Management is moving forward with essential repairs to a utility building on Kings Ridge Road that houses a critical backup…
LCIS Board of Trustees announces upcoming meeting
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS) Board of Trustees has officially announced a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025. The meeting…
President Trump designates Fentanyl a “Weapon of Mass Destruction” in new executive order
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a move that blends national security rhetoric with the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, President Donald Trump signed an executive…
Lawrence County officials tackle winter storm; Highway and EMA provide updates
BEDFORD – As Lawrence County emerges from a series of winter storms, county commissioners and department heads met Tuesday to address road safety, emergency responses,…
Shawswick VFD requests $65K ambulance contract; Commissioners table vote over funding concerns
LAWRENCE CO. — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, Inc. (SVFFA) presented a $65,000 annual contract to the Lawrence County Commissioners on Tuesday morning to…
Campbellsburg couple arrested after infant exposed to illegal drugs
CAMPBELLSBURG — A husband and wife from Campbellsburg are facing felony charges following a nearly two-month investigation into the near-fatal drug exposure of their 10-month-old…
Lawrence County Veterans urged to file for property tax deductions before year-end deadline
BEDFORD— As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough is issuing a final call during the commissioners…
Lawrence County switches insurance providers to secure significant savings
BEDFORD – During Tuesday morning’s regular meeting, the Lawrence County Commissioners moved to change the county’s long-standing insurance provider, citing a substantial difference in cost…
Indiana 211: Connecting Hoosiers to holiday support and essential resources Â
INDIANA – As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals,…
