Government
Restoration requested for iconic Lawrence County Bison before National 250th Celebration
BEDFORD — A beloved piece of Lawrence County public art is in need of a makeover before the nation’s 250th birthday. Brad Bough, Vice President…
Eric Koch named most effective state senator
STATEHOUSE —  State Senator Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was named the most effective Senate lawmaker of the 123rd General Assembly according to a recent study, with 17 of his 22 bills becoming…
Lawrence County Commissioners pass resolution to secure Rural Transit funding for 2027
LAWRENCE COUNTY — During their Tuesday morning meeting at the Lawrence County Courthouse, the Lawrence County Commissioners officially paved the way for continued public transportation…
Shawswick VFD and Fire Territory to seek Federal Grant for electric response truck
BEDFORD — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department and the Lawrence County Fire Territory are going green to save green. During Tuesday morning’s Lawrence County Commissioners…
Digital surge and community impact highlighted in Bedford Public Library annual report
BEDFORD — During Tuesday morning’s Lawrence County Commissioners meeting, Nathan Watson, Director of the Bedford Public Library, presented the institution’s 2025 annual report, painting a…
Hoosiers: “Bring Your Utility Bills” to Statewide Affordability Tour
INDIANA — In an unprecedented move for Indiana’s typically understated energy regulators, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is hitting the road to hear directly…
New Data: Every Indiana district faces critical shortage of affordable housing for low-income renters
INDIANA – Every Indiana county, state legislative district, and Congressional district has a gap in affordable homes and a rate of severe housing cost burden that is concentrated…
Indiana state employees face second year of pay freezes amid $5 billion surplus
INDIANA — For the second consecutive year, Indiana’s state workforce will receive no base pay increases, a decision confirmed by state officials despite a massive…
USDA launches TRUMP Mission to Vietnam to expand market access for American farmers
Washington, D.C.– The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets,…
Lawrence County to conduct public test of voting equipment ahead of 2026 Primary
BEDFORD — As Indiana prepares for the 2026 election cycle, Lawrence County Clerk Amy Voorhies has announced a public invitation to witness the “Logic and…
