Poplar Lane paving request sparks debate over road status

BEDFORD – A request to pave Poplar Lane brought a resident’s concerns before the Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning, highlighting a common issue of road…

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SWCD highlights significant conservation efforts and funding in Lawrence County

BEDFORD—This morning, Lawrence County Commissioners received a comprehensive update on the vital work of the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Mandy Robbins presented an…

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Woman arrested after pursuit in Jackson and Bartholomew Counties

JACKSON/BARTHOLOMEW CO. – Monday afternoon, May 18, a 32-year-old Chicago, Illinois woman was arrested following a vehicle pursuit on I-65 in Jackson and Bartholomew Counties….

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Lawrence County commissioners approve new health insurance provider for employees

BEDFORD—Lawrence County employees will soon have a new health insurance provider. Miles Parker addressed the commissioners this morning to update them on a new policy…

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Free food, free fun, and over 50 vendors serving our seniors

BEDFORD— Southern Indiana’s most exciting event for seniors is back, and everything is completely free. The 2025 Senior Fair, presented by Vertical Home Health and…

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45-day closure of Winslow/High/Rogers Roundabout planned for maintenance, safety improvements

BLOOMINGTON– From Tuesday, May 27, to Monday, July 14, East Winslow and East Rogers roads at the intersection of South High Street will be closed…

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Obituary: Michael Joe Boling

Michael Joe Boling, 75, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1949, in Bedford, Indiana. Michael…

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Lawrence County commissioners pass resolution adopting updated state food safety regulations

BEDFORD– The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially passed a resolution to update the county’s Health Department food code, aligning local regulations with the latest statewide…

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Traffic stop lands Bloomington man in jail on meth charge and outstanding warrant

BEDFORD– A traffic stop landed a Bloomington man behind bars on drug charges and an outstanding warrant on Sunday, May 18, after police stopped a…

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Lawrence County nears completion of paving season, eyes chip and seal projects

BEDFORD– Lawrence County is nearing the finish line for its current paving season, with only a few roads remaining on the schedule. Brian Sowder, Director…

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