The Oolitic Town Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 16

OOLITIC – The Oolitic Town Council will meet in a special meeting on Monday, September 16, immediately following the Public Hearing, which begins at 6:30…

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Lawrence County Commissioners approve $50,000 for Boys & Girls Club Substance Abuse Prevention Program

LAWRENCE CO.— The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a significant funding boost for local youth substance abuse prevention efforts. In a decision made this morning,…

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READI 2.0 investments take off in Northwest Indiana 

CHESTERTON— Local and regional leaders gathered in Chesterton today to break ground on the new Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus, marking the first phase of…

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Success increases as Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Indiana Chapter expands

INDIANA—Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Indiana, administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, reached a 97% graduation rate for the 2023-24 school year, higher than…

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Lawrence County residents urged to stay safe while heating homes

LAWRENCE CO. – With the arrival of colder nights, Lawrence County residents are seeking various ways to keep warm, including lighting fireplaces, cranking up furnaces,…

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Lawrence County road maintenance wraps up as preparations for annual event continue

LAWRENCE CO.— Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder announced this week that the chip-and-seal operations on county roads have been completed. During a meeting with…

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Lawrence County launches Purple Pumpkin Initiative for Domestic Violence Awareness

LAWRENCE CO. – This October, residents of Lawrence County will notice a unique addition to the landscape: purple pumpkins displayed outside the entrance of the…

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Bedford Courthouse and Probation Department set for major renovations

BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Courthouse and Courthouse Plaza are preparing for significant renovations. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this morning at 11 a.m. The…

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Secretary of State Diego Morales hosted a regional tabletop exercise to strengthen election security

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is taking proactive measures to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming General Election by hosting a series of…

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Indiana Chamber Foundation releases phase one of tax study, providing key insights on Indiana’s tax competitiveness

INDIANA—A new tax study from the Indiana Chamber Foundation reveals that the state stands out for its relatively high reliance on individual income and sales taxes while…

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