Stumphole Bridge Road closed today for pipe replacement

MITCHELl – Motorists traveling on Stumphole Bridge Road are advised of a temporary road closure scheduled for Tuesday, March 12th. Lawrence County Highway Department crews…

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U.S. Department of Education announces major workforce reduction

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education is undergoing a significant workforce reduction, with nearly 50% of its staff being cut. This move comes as…

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Property Transfers: March 11, 2025

Filed March 7:

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Shoals to bridge digital divide with public hotspots

SHOALS – Shoals has secured a $26,500 grant from Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) to establish public internet hotspots, addressing the digital divide for underserved residents….

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Obituary: Leilani Mosier

March 5, 1960 – March 8, 2025 Leilani Mosier, 65, of Bedford, passed away at noon on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her residence. She…

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Senator Banks introduces bill to make workforce development programs more efficient

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ On Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act. The bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)…

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Indiana Democratic Party to hold Leadership Elections Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Democratic Party (IDP) will hold its quadrennial reorganization elections this Saturday, March 15, at its State Central Committee (SCC) meeting. The meeting will…

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Dunlop GPR-300F motorcycle tires recalled due to potential failure

INDIANA– Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) has issued a recall for certain Dunlop GPR-300F motorcycle tires due to a manufacturing defect that could lead to…

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Learn all about the invasive Callery Pear tree and how to treat it

BEDFORD- Learn about the invasive Callery Pear tree at a free class on March 13th from 2 to 3 p.m. at StoneGate Arts and Education…

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South Lawrence Utilities announces water main valve replacement, potential service disruptions

MITCHELL—South Lawrence Utilities has announced that it will conduct essential maintenance on its water main system on March 12. This work involves replacing a valve…

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