New school year calls for healthy habits to get back on track

INDIANA – School bells are ringing for many children in Indiana. The new school year is exciting for students and educators and perfect for refocusing and…

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Paving continues in Lawrence County, the area remains under a severe weather watch

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners discussed paving Tuesday morning. Paving is scheduled for Wells Lane today and Mill Creek Road on Wednesday. Signage will…

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Lawrence County Commissioners passed updated Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Commissioners passed an updated Flood Damage Prevention ordinance this morning. No one spoke for or against the updated ordinance. “This ordinance…

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Increase in medical incidents this year at Boogie, Recreational Park, gearing up for XC Amateur National Championship

SPRINGVILLE – There was an increase in medical incidents at the 44th Annual “ABATE Celebrates America-themed” Boogie. Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Lauchauer said, “We…

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Commissioners remember Deputy Brenten Trueblood

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners held a moment of silence Tuesday morning in memory of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brenten Scotler Trueblood. Deputy…

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Obituary: Brian ‘Stan’ S. Endris

June 29, 1960 – July 27, 2024 Brian ‘Stan’ S. Endris, 64, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Bedford. Stan was…

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Indiana Alliance for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities Submits Comments on INDOT’s NEVI-Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Alliance for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities (The Alliance), a coalition comprising over 25 statewide Black organizations…

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State Sen. Eric Koch was reappointed to the Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council (GWSAC) by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric…

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Obituary: Paula Ann Chastain

Paula Ann Chastain, 83, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

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Apply for Urban Canopy Recovery grants

INDIANA – A recent analysis of tree inventories from 14 Indiana communities found that ash trees (Fraxinus genus) make up almost 8% of the urban canopy….

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