Government
Commissioners accept bids on paving and bridge construction projects
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Department crews are gearing up for the paving season. Today during the commissioners’ meeting at the Lawrence County Courthouse, the…
Lawrence County Commissioners approve an ordinance to spend ARP funds on broadband contract
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved an ordinance to spend the American Rescue Plan funds, as well as a high-speed broadband deployment, operation and…
Sheriff Day tells the commissioners there are major repairs needed at the Lawrence County Jail
BEDFORD – Sheriff Greg Day told the commissioners Tuesday morning there are some high-ticket repairs that will be needed be addressed at the Lawrence County…
Gov. Holcomb issues statement regarding the toxic waste from an Ohio train derailment being shipped to Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to transport hazardous materials from the East…
Commissioners approve lease with Indiana Health Center, increasing health care options in Lawrence County
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning approved a lease agreement with Indiana Health Center. The lease agreement must now be approved by the…
Oolitic Town Council table ordinance to alter speed limits
OOLITIC – Members of the Oolitic Town Council moved Monday to table voting on a previously discussed ordinance that would’ve increased some of the town’s…
Bedford Historic Review Board approves new sign at former Regions Bank building
BEDFORD – During a meeting on Monday, members of the Bedford Historic Review Board voted to approve a request from Anthony Webb to add a…
Indiana Momentum in Mobility Electrification growth continues with a $155M investment from Stellantis to power the future of North America EV Assembly
KOKOMO – Stellantis (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) announced today that it will invest $155 million in three Indiana facilities…
Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA awarded $3 million to combat rural homelessness
INDIANA – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) have awarded a total of $3,072,403 to three projects in nine counties focused on combating rural homelessness. Earlier…
Judge agrees with the City of Bloomington sticking down the annexation remonstrators’ request for extra time for signatures
BLOOMINGTON – On Friday, February 24, Special Judge Nathan Nikirk agreed with the City’s position and denied the unusual request for a second 90-day remonstrance…
