Lawrence County completes storm damage report for federal aid consideration

BEDFORD– Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer has finalized and submitted reports detailing storm and flood damage to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

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Lawrence County is a Dementia-Friendly County amid rising Alzheimer’s numbers

BEDFORD—Lawrence County is embarking on an initiative to improve its Dementia-Friendly County status, a crucial step given the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related…

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New Indiana law expands grounds for removal of certain elected officials

INDIANA—A new Indiana law concerning election matters, H.E.A. 1197, has been signed into law as Public Law 159-2025 and will take effect on July 1,…

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Indiana law protects confidentiality of first responder stress management debriefings

INDIANA—A new Indiana law, H.E.A. 1118, now Public Law 51-2025, will take effect on July 1, 2025, and provides significant protections for first responders who…

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Indiana law restricts public funding and hosting of obscene performances

INDIANA—A new Indiana law, H.E.A. 1014, has been signed into law as Public Law 218-2025 and will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation restricts…

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Federal Court blocks FCC’s attempt to restart station employee data collection

NEW ORLEANS, LA – A federal appeals court in New Orleans has sided with broadcasters, preventing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the collection…

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Secretary Rollins announces policy proposals to support small family farms

 INDIANA – After nearly 100 days of traveling the nation and visiting directly with hundreds of farmers across America, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L….

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City of Bedford announces public meetings for tonight at StoneGate

BEDFORD — The City of Bedford will hold a series of public meetings on Tuesday, May 20, at the StoneGate Arts & Education Center, located…

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Secured School Safety Grant applications opens June 2 

INDIANA – Indiana schools seeking funding to enhance safety and security can begin applying for the Fiscal Year 2026 Secured School Safety Grant (SSSG) on…

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Street work planned this week in Orleans

ORLEANS—Residents living along Martin Street, East Jackson Street, North Lincoln Street, South Third Street, and Hall Circle in Orleans should be aware of planned street…

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