Bloomington Housing Authority opens wait list for housing choice vouchers

BLOOMINGTON—The Bloomington Housing Authority has announced that its wait list for Housing Choice Vouchers is now open. These vouchers provide crucial financial assistance to eligible…

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Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet on May 8

BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet on May 8th at 10 a.m. in Room 28 of the Lawrence County Courthouse. On the agenda: 1….

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IDVA awards $175,000 to Action Over Silence, End Veteran Suicide

FORT WAYNE—The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will award Action Over Silence, End Veteran Suicide a grant of $175,000 during an upcoming presentation on…

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Indiana Suicide Prevention State Plan development listening sessions

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction is developing the 2025-2030 State Suicide Prevention Plan and seeking input from individuals with lived experience, community…

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Weather radios available for residents and are urged to report flood damage for potential aid

LAWRENCE CO. – Thanks to a generous $5,500 grant from Duke Energy, Lawrence County Emergency Management provides free weather radios to the most needy residents….

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Uplands Regional Land Bank works to revitalize vacant and deteriorated properties in Southern Indiana

LAWRENCE CO. – The Uplands Regional Land Bank is actively working to acquire, manage, maintain, and repurpose vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties across several…

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Paving cost increase in Lawrence County, bridge overhauls planned

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Highway Department is moving forward with its paving schedule for the week while also preparing for significant bridge overhaul projects….

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Commissioners update rules for managing county property

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Commissioners have changed the rules for managing larger items, like equipment. These changes were made to update a policy from 2022….

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Commissioners approve contract for Lawrence County Health Department to address suicide and overdose

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have entered into an independent contractor agreement with Shelby L. England. The agreement outlines the terms under which England…

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Indiana Department of Health Technical Review Panel meeting on May 9

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health Technical Review Panel will meet on Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be held in…

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