IDEM accepting applications and nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management announced it is taking applications and nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. This marks the 32nd…

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Obituary: Charles Franklin George

March 15, 1944 – January 11, 2025 Charles Franklin ‘Frank’ George, 80, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Keepsake Village…

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Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Clay Collins

February 6, 1943 – January 10, 2025 The world lost a dear man on Friday, January 10, 2025, when Robert Clay Collins was calledhome.  Robert…

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Lawrence County commissioners welcome new members at first meeting of the year

LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Commissioners held their first meeting of the year Tuesday morning, welcoming Commissioner Jeff McKnight and Auditor Martha Turner, who attended…

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Lawrence County Highway Department crews face historic snowfall; Highway Department works overtime and depletes funds for snow removal

LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder provided an update on the significant snowstorm that impacted the region from January 3 to January…

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Indiana organizations launch prenatal and young child family economic security collaboration with grant from Pritzker Children’s Initiative

INDIANA– Today, the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute, United Way of Central Indiana, and Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence are proud to announce a new…

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Emergency Management streamlines services with Oolitic and Marshall Volunteer Fire Department merger

LAWRENCE CO. – Emergency Management officials have been actively monitoring snow activity while simultaneously working on merging the Oolitic and Marshall Volunteer Fire Departments. The…

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Lawrence County sheriff reports strong commissary earnings at commissioners meeting

LAWRENCE CO. – At Tuesday morning’s commissioners’ meeting, Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day presented a comprehensive commissary report covering the six months from July 1…

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Lawrence County Independent Schools seeking aides

BEDFORD — Lawrence County Independent Schools is seeking to fill two aide positions, the district announced. The district is hiring for a special education aide…

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Burris Elementary School announces January events

MITCHELL — Burris Elementary School has announced its January schedule of events and a fundraising initiative, according to the school’s January 2025 newsletter. A “Coin…

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