New operating hours for Forest Service Offices

BEDFORD – Hoosier National Forest offices in Bedford and Tell City will have new operating hours and days starting the week of March 30, 2025….

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Obituary: Erica Lea Lewis

August 9, 1980 – March 23, 2025 Erica Lea Lewis, 44, of Bloomington, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born August…

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Ivy Tech Bloomington launches first evening nursing program, applications open

BLOOMINGTON—Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is accepting applications for the evening Transition to ASN/RN program beginning with the fall semester on August 25, 2025. The transition program helps…

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Parkview Elementary to host Parkview Carnival fundraiser on April 25

BEDFORD— Parkview Elementary School will host a fundraising carnival at 1701 Brian Lane Way on Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event…

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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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