County tackles storm damage, prepare for pothole season

BEDFORD – According to Superintendent Brian Sowder, Lawrence County is recovering from recent severe storms, with Highway Department crews working diligently to clear debris and repair…

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Lawrence County Commissioners reinforce Employee Handbook policies on overtime, PTO, and timekeeping

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have passed Resolution 2025-02, reaffirming and clarifying policies related to overtime, compensatory time, paid time off (PTO), and timekeeping…

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Lawrence County Clerk seeks to switch credit card processor for lower fees, better service

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Clerk Amy Voorhies addressed the Commissioners Tuesday morning, requesting approval to change the credit card processing company used by the Sheriff’s…

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Lawrence County Growth Council Update: Fostering business and community development

BEDFORD—During Tuesday morning’s meeting, Lawrence County Growth Council CEO Shance Sizemore provided the Commissioners with a comprehensive update on the council’s activities and initiatives. Sizemore outlined…

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Lawrence County libraries, high schools receive Vietnam War commemoration books

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners received a special donation from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) during their Tuesday meeting: commemorative books honoring…

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Veterans Affairs Officer highlights scholarship opportunities for children of disabled veterans, Military Academy applications

BEDFORD—On Tuesday morning, Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough informed the Commissioners about valuable scholarship opportunities available to the children of disabled veterans, Purple Heart…

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Serenity Club seeks Opioid Settlement Funds to support recovery efforts

BEDFORD – The Serenity Club of Bedford has requested $5,000 in opioid settlement funds from the Lawrence County Commissioners to help cover its operating expenses….

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Lawrence County to honor fallen heroes with Memorial Day program

BEDFORD, IN – Lawrence County will commemorate Memorial Day with a program honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service…

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ADA Community Fair to celebrate 35th anniversary, promote unity

BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Commissioners approved the request for a unique community fair on Tuesday morning to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities…

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All-way stop coming to State Road 45 in Bloomington

MONROE CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation crews are scheduled to install an all-way stop at the State Road 45 and Smith Road intersection in…

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