Santa House returns to Otis Park for three nights in December

BEDFORD — Santa and Mrs. Claus will return to Otis Park next month as the Bedford Parks Department hosts its annual Santa House festivities Dec….

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State Road 11 to temporarily close for railroad repairs in Seymour

JACKSON CO. – CSX Railroad plans to close State Road 11 (Broadway Street) next week for railroad repairs in Seymour. On or after Sunday, November 23, S.R….

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Lawrence County Community Foundation awards more than $9,900 in classroom grants

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) Board of Directors has announced the recipients of its 2025 Classroom Grant Cycle, awarding over $9,900 to…

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Obituary: Charlotte ‘Kay’ Pruett

February 16, 1951 – November 16, 2025 Charlotte “Kay” Pruett, 74, of Williams, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Kay was…

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Building boom spurs new addressing activity across Lawrence County

BEDFORD – Lawrence County’s building activity is on the rise, according to an update provided by Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer to the Commissioners on…

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Lawrence County Commissioners adopt several roads to official county list

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a request to officially adopt several roads located within local housing additions, formalizing the county’s long-standing maintenance…

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Orleans Chamber seeks donations to “Light Up Orleans” with new downtown decorations

ORLEANS—The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has launched its annual fundraising campaign to help cover the costs of the town’s downtown Christmas decorations, which will feature…

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Virtual food-safety Q&A set for Nov. 24

WASHINGTON – Purdue Extension – Daviess County is encouraging you to attend a free virtual “Turkey Talk” food-safety session is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 24,…

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Teen charged as adult with two felony murder counts after killing two family members

QUINCY – A 15-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with two counts of felony murder in Owen County, following the fatal shooting of…

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FREE financial workshop coming to Mitchell: “Where Does Your Money Go?”

MITCHELL — For anyone who has ever wondered why their paycheck seems to disappear faster than it arrives, Purdue Extension–Lawrence County is offering a free,…

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