Public cautioned to avoid Flint Creek following large Tippecanoe County fish kill
TIPPECANOE CO. – IDEM advises the public to stay out of the waters around Flint Creek in Tippecanoe County after discovering a large fish kill. Sunday…
Child witnesses domestic fight; father detained after choking mom
MITCHELL – A Mitchell man is facing felony charges of domestic battery in the presence of a child and strangulation after Mitchell Police officers were…
Intoxicated woman nearly strikes utility pole and is arrested
BEDFORD – An Oolitic woman was arrested on Friday, May 3, 2024, after Bedford Police Sgt. Uebelhoer stopped her vehicle at 2:11 a.m. Sgt. Uebelhoer…
Obituary: James Michael Gaddis
November 30, 1974 – May 4, 2024 James Michael Gaddis, 49, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born…
Obituary: Jerry Ray Reynolds
August 1, 1937 – May 5, 2024 Jerry Ray Reynolds, 86, of Mitchell, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at IU…
Lawrence County government is getting a new website
BEDFORD— On Monday morning, The Lawrence County Commissioners approved spending $25,803 from the professional services funds to develop a new county website. Lawrence County Administrative Director…
Commissioners vote to distribute opioid settlement funds to the Salvation Army and Lawrence County Economic Growth Council Career Development
BEDFORD – Two more organizations received a share of the county’s opioid grant money on Monday mornings at Lawrence County’s Commissioners meeting. The Salvation Army…
Commissioners sign contract to help with child support collections
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners signed a contract with Dossett Consulting on Monday. “This helps reimburse the county for all expenses for child support,…
Paving put on hold due to rain
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb told the commissioners Monday morning that crews are out mowing and washing bridges. “Paving has been delayed…
Mock earthquake helps officials learn how to respond in an emergency
BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer’s main job is planning for emergencies that might strike the county, such as flooding, tornadoes, hazardous materials, earthquakes,…
