Government
Bartholomew County formalizes plans to establish Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
BARTHOLOMEW CO. – Bartholomew County prosecutors and law enforcement are formalizing plans to establish a local Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Their task force…
Houchin votes in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. This vital legislation…
DCS makes changes in financial assistance programs to help find permanent homes for children
INDIANA– Beginning July 1, families who provide a home through adoption or eligible guardianships to a child in Indiana’s foster care system will receive financial support…
Secretary of State Diego Morales’ Securities Division announces sentencing in Ponzi scheme
INDIANAPOLIS – Brian Simms, of Lebanon, Indiana, was sentenced in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on one count of felony…
The deadline to file for a school board position is Thursday
LAWRENCE CO. – Thursday, June 20, is the last day for candidates for the School Board to file to run in the general election for…
Sen. Braun introduces bills highlighting priorities for the Older American Act
WASHINGTON—Tuesday, Senator Braun, Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced four bills highlighting his priorities for reauthorizing the Older Americans Act (OAA). These…
Court of Appeals Judge Patricia A. Riley announces retirement
INDIANAPOLIS – Judge Patricia A. Riley will retire from the Court of Appeals of Indiana on August 30, 2024. Her retirement ceremony will be held…
Donations of water, Gatorade, and food needed in times of emergencies
BEDFORD – Lawrence County had a valuable resource in emergencies or disasters with the Tabernacle Of Praise Emergency Services (T.O.P.E.S.) T.O.P.E.S responded to incidents in…
Jail will be getting a new inmate communication service
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day reported the inmates will receive a new communication provider. The current contract with Securus Technologies will end in…
Commissioners approve SWCD to ask for additional funds
BEDFORD— On Tuesday morning, The Commissioners approved a request from Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District for additional funds to help pay mandatory dues…
