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Work continues on the East Oolitic Bridge
BEDFORD – Crews continue to work on Lawrence County Bridge 138 carrying East Oolitic Road over Salt Creek. Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb reported to the…
Lawrence County Commissioner approves seeking to contract with IU Lifeline ambulance service
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning approved looking into approving a one-year contract with IU Lifeline ambulance service. The contract is for $400,000….
Martinsville man faces charges after ORV accident in Morgan County
MARTINSVILLE – A Martinsville man is facing criminal charges regarding an August 6 off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that left his passenger seriously injured. Responders were…
Indiana State Police posts around the state will be partnering with DEA for the 23rd Drug Take Back Day
INDIANA – On Saturday, October 29, Indiana State Police posts around the state will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the 23rd…
Annual Employer Survey: Three-Quarters left jobs unfilled due to talent shortage; companies increase training in response
INDIANAPOLIS — The need for workforce talent remains the top concern in 2022 for Indiana employers – and by a wide margin. In response, more and…
Fall installment of property taxes are due Thursday, November 10th
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Treasurer Jody Edwards reminds you that the fall installment of property taxes is due Thursday, November 10th. The Treasurer’s Office is…
North Lawrence Community School Board approves one-year teacher contract
BEDFORD – In a 6-0 vote, the North Lawrence Community School Board approved a one-year contract for NLCS Teachers during their meeting Monday night. Teachers…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department investigating a fatal accident on State Road 60 and Noe Road
MITCHELL — A driver of an SUV died after colliding with a dump truck Monday on State Road 60 in Mitchell. The accident was reported…
Dog bites firefighter, owner issued court summons
BEDFORD – A Bedford woman was issued a summons to appear in court when the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department animal control officer was called to…
Drug relapse prompts 911 call and arrest is made
 BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested Thursday night after Bedford Police dispatchers received a 911 call from a woman who said she was attempting…