Opiate funds help combat domestic violence in Lawrence County

BEDFORD – Opiate settlement funds are making a significant impact in helping domestic violence victims in Lawrence County, according to a report delivered to county…

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Obituary: Charles R. May

March 13, 1955 – December 16, 2024 Beloved husband, Charles R. Mays, 69, of Bedford, passed from this earth on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born…

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Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office to build kennels for neglected animals

BEDFORD- The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office will construct its own animal holding facility after contract modifications were made to the annual agreement with White River…

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Lawrence County to purchase K-9 vehicle from Oolitic at significant savings

LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department has identified an opportunity to expand its K-9 unit capabilities while saving taxpayer dollars through an interlocal…

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Lawrence County Commissioners approve one-year agreement with White River Humane Society for care of stray animals

LAWRENCE CO. — The Lawrence County Commissioners have entered into a one-year contractual agreement with the White River Humane Society (WRHS) to house stray dogs…

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Obituary: Dairell Scott Fultz

December 14, 1942 – December 16, 2024 Dairell Scott Fultz, 82, of Bedford, passed away on December 16, 2024, at IU Health Hospice House. Born…

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Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District board meeting schedule released

LAWRENCE COUNTY- The Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors 2025 meeting dates have been released. All meetings will be held in the…

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Shoals couple arrested on felony child neglect charges

MARTIN COUNTY– On Thursday, October 31st, 2024, Indiana State Police Jasper District initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information from the Indiana Department of Child…

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Lawrence County Emergency Management offering free weather radios to vulnerable Hoosiers

LAWRENCE CO.— Lawrence County Emergency Management provides free weather radios to those most in need, thanks to a generous grant from Duke Energy. The initiative…

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Lawrence County waiting on word of federal aid for historic bridge replacement

BEDFORD – Lawrence County officials are awaiting federal funding approval to replace Bridge 107, a historic truss bridge located near Springville on Armstrong Station Road….

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