Government
City of Bloomington’s Closed Captioning Ordinance to take effect Jan. 1, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – On Jan. 1, 2025, Bloomington’s closed captioning ordinance will be enacted. This ordinance requires all Bloomington businesses and places of public accommodation to activate…
Monroe County Commissioners delay decision on new jail site
BLOOMINGTON — In a Wednesday meeting, the Monroe County Commissioners voted to delay the approval of a purchasing agreement for a potential site for a…
Indiana Voters: Important Information on Absentee Voting for November Election
INDIANA– As the November 5 election approaches, Indiana voters who cannot make it to the polls can vote absentee by mail. This is a vital…
Nominating Commission names finalists for Allen County judicial position
ALLEN CO. – The Allen County Judicial Nominating Commission announced three finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy created by Judge David Avery’s retirement. On September 25, the…
Braun to Novo Nordisk CEO: “Why are Americans paying more for the same drug?”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Braun questioned Novo Nordisk CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Tuesday about the…
Lawrence County GOP to hold caucus for Mitchell city council vacancy
BEDFORD– The Lawrence County Republican Central Committee is set to convene a caucus on Thursday, October 10, to appoint a replacement for the vacated District…
Interview times set for Court of Appeals applicants
INDIANAPOLIS—On October 22, the Judicial Nominating Commission will interview seven judges and lawyers who applied for an opening on the Court of Appeals of Indiana….
Sheriff’s Department to purchase canine vehicle; inmates will have new communication system
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day announced on Tuesday that a deal has been reached with Oolitic Town Marshal Ryan Duckett and town officials…
Lawrence County Burn Ban will lift Wednesday; Mock hazardous material exercise a success
BEDFORD—Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer told the Commissioners Tuesday morning that thanks to the recent rain storms, the burn ban will be lifted at Noon…
Highway crews preparing for winter, removing debris under bridges
LAWRENCE CO.— During a meeting with county commissioners on Tuesday morning, Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder provided an update on ongoing maintenance activities. He…
