County approves the need for a comprehensive financial plan

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council voted 4-2 in favor of contracting with BakerTilly to develop a Comprehensive Financial Plan for the county before the…

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BNL’s Spreen named finalist for Miss Basketball

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence senior Chloe Spreen has been named one of five finalists for the coveted 2024 Miss Basketball…

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Bedford Police Department welcomes new canine Caz

BEDFORD – The Bedford Police Department is excited to introduce Castiel (Caz), its new canine. Caz is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Czech Republic….

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Edinburgh man sentenced four years for auto theft, resisting law enforcement

FRANKLIN — Franklin County Superior Court 3 Judge Douglas Cummins sentenced an Edinburgh man to four years in the Indiana Department of Corrections on Thursday,…

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Governor signs bill to establish bobcat hunting season

INDIANA — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 241 into law on Monday. This bill requires the Indiana Department of Natural Services to establish…

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Dave Smith was retained as county attorney

LAWRENCE CO. – David Smith has been retained as Lawrence County’s legal counsel. Smith was given a $31,142 pay raise. Lawrence County Commissioner Dustin Gabhart…

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Daviess Community Hospital announces closure of its inpatient behavioral health unit

WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital has announced the closure of its inpatient behavioral health unit on May 1. The decision comes after a thorough review…

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On Track: I-69 Finish Line project update

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Indiana State Police (ISP) encourage drivers to plan ahead for the impending solar eclipse on Monday,…

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Chase Briscoe Bristol Advance

BRISTOL – Chase Briscoe is feeling good after scoring his highest season finish last Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. Briscoe wheeled his No. 14 Mahindra Tractors…

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Spring cleanup scheduled at Bloomington’s Rose Hill and White Oak Cemeteries

BLOOMINGTON – Parks and Recreation will conduct routine spring cleanups as weather permits of Rose Hill Cemetery, 1100 West Fourth Street, and White Oak Cemetery, 1200 West…

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