Bedford man charged with burglary of storage unit

BEDFORD– Travis Wayne Sanders, 41, of Bedford, has been charged with burglary, a Level 5 felony, in connection with the theft of items from a…

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Girl Scout Troop 4678 spreads Valentine’s cheer to local veterans

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Girl Scout Troop 4678 showed their appreciation for local veterans this Valentine’s Day by delivering handmade cards to the Lawrence County…

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South Lawrence Utilities issues boil order

MITCHELL – South Lawrence Utilities has issued a boil order. The Boil Order is in effect until further notice for Peaceful Valley Road, Easy Street,…

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Lawrence County officials report updates on infrastructure and jail operations

LAWRENCE CO.- During Tuesday’s Lawrence County commissioners meeting, several key updates were presented, covering environmental monitoring, infrastructure planning, and jail operations. Highway Director Brian Sowder…

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Lawrence County Community Corrections shows strong performance in 2024

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Community Corrections demonstrated significant success across its rehabilitation and monitoring programs in 2024. Under Director Chad M. Shew, the agency achieved…

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Empowering senior wellness: 2025 Women’s Expo spotlights healthcare solutions for aging gracefully

BEDFORD- The 2025 Women’s Expo, presented by Southern Indiana’s Classic Hits 105.5, 1340 WBIW, and 102.5 LiteFm, is set for March 8 from 10 a.m….

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Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office signs new agreement with The Dog Club to house dogs seized due to neglect or aggression

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office has significantly changed its dog housing arrangements after modifications to the annual agreement with the White River Humane…

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Courthouse HVAC repairs approved, landscaping and internet contracts signed

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners tackled several facility needs at their Tuesday morning meeting, approving HVAC repairs, landscaping, and high-speed internet contracts. Commission President…

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County approved contract for airport survey work

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a contract with Burhcam Surveying on Tuesday for section corner perpetuation near the Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport….

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County commissioners hear request for $20,000 to Support Youth First prevention model

BEDFORD – During Tuesday morning’s commissioners’ meeting, David Spencer, Regional Development Officer for Youth First, and Amanda May, Principal of Mitchell Junior High, made a…

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