FSIS announce stronger measures to protect the public from Listeria monocytogenes

WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced several new steps to strengthen the agency’s oversight of food processing…

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Obituary: Peggy Ann Wood

June 24, 1938 – December 17, 2024 Peggy Ann Wood, 86, of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at White River Lodge. Born June…

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The Forge welcomes its first tenant, Folia lease approved by Bloomington Redevelopment Commission

TRADES DISTRICT, BLOOMINGTON— The Mill announced that Folia, a growing Bloomington software company, has entered into a 5-year lease and will become the first tenant…

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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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