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Cement Plant Road bridge replacement Sparks resident concerns over design
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Commissioners heard concerns Tuesday morning regarding an upcoming bridge replacement project on Cement Plant Road over Leatherwood Creek. While the project…
Lawrence County Commissioners take early steps toward government transparency with purchase of live streaming equipment
BEDFORD– In anticipation of a new state law mandating the live streaming of public meetings, the Lawrence County Commissioners took proactive steps towards greater government…
Republican Governors thank President Trump for supporting Senate amendment to House Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Republican governors sent a joint letter to President Trump thanking him for his support of the Senate’s amendment to the House Budget…
Nikeshia Fomby appointed to lead Public Engagement for Bloomington, expanding resident voice in city government
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has appointed Nikeshia Fomby, MBA, as its new Public Engagement Director, effective today. Fomby brings over two decades of experience…
Lawrence County roads closed due to flooding; Officials urge motorists to respect barricades
BEDFORD—Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder says several county roads in Lawrence County have been closed due to widespread flooding. In a statement released this morning, Sowder…
Spring into Smoking Cessation
BLOOMINGTON – April is a great time to make a fresh start on quitting tobacco; a solid quit plan can help you accomplish that goal….
Penny Wars underway to benefit Spring Fest Pie-in-the-Face fundraiser at Springville Community Academy
SPRINGVILLE— Four staff members are currently engaged in a spirited “Penny Wars” competition. They are all vying to avoid the messy fate of being pied…
Lawrence County Independent Schools to host immunization clinic for middle school students
BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Health Department will provide an immunization clinic for 5th—and 6th-grade students attending LCIS (Lawrence County Independent Schools) on April 29th, 2025….
Hope Resource Center offers DIY workshop series for new fathers
BEDFORD – The Hope Resource Center in Streator is launching a new workshop series aimed at equipping new fathers with essential “dad skills” and fostering…
Indiana Department of Health confirms first case of measles in 2025
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is reporting the first laboratory-confirmed case of measles in Indiana this year. The case involves an unvaccinated minor in…
