Duke Energy Foundation awards grants to support workforce training, skill development for in-demand industries in southern Indiana

INDIANA – The Duke Energy Foundation announced today that it is awarding grants to four organizations in southern Indiana supporting workforce development efforts. The shareholder-funded grants…

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Indiana GOP elects Victor Smith as Republican National Committeeman

INDIANAPOLIS– On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Indiana Republican State Committee unanimously elected Victor Smith as Indiana’s Republican National Committeeman.  Victor Smith is a partner…

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Indiana State Library renews INSPIRE contract; offers new learning resources for Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS –  The Indiana State Library has renewed its INSPIRE contract with EBSCO Information Services and TeachingBooks. INSPIRE, Indiana’s Lifelong Learning Library for Hoosiers, is a collection…

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Residents can call 2-1-1 to find local cooling centers during hot weather

INDIANA – With hot weather approaching, cooling centers will be open for those needing a safe and cool place to stay. Indiana 211 is your community’s resource…

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Hoosier Hills Credit Union named top three credit union in Indiana two years in a row

BEDFORD— Hoosier Hills Credit Union has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024, marking an impressive two-year streak of receiving this…

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Donations of water, Gatorade, and food needed in times of emergencies

BEDFORD – Lawrence County had a valuable resource in emergencies or disasters with the Tabernacle Of Praise Emergency Services (T.O.P.E.S.) T.O.P.E.S responded to incidents in…

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Jail will be getting a new inmate communication service

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day reported the inmates will receive a new communication provider. The current contract with Securus Technologies will end in…

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Good Good Golf Midwest Open comes to Pete Dye Course

FRENCH LICK – What happens when a group of seriously talented golfers, who don’t take themselves seriously, decides to ditch their normal jobs to travel…

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Commissioners approve SWCD to ask for additional funds

BEDFORD— On Tuesday morning, The Commissioners approved a request from Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District for additional funds to help pay mandatory dues…

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Commissioners approve using opioid settlement funds to pay for a new trailer for roadcrew

BEDFORD – Community Corrections Director Chad Shew asked the commissioners Tuesday morning for some opioid settlement funds to pay for a new trailer for the roadcrew program….

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