Government
Sheriff requests permission to do a feasibility study to build a new jail
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Mike Branham addressed the commissioners Tuesday morning requesting permission to hire RQAW Corporation to complete a feasibility study to see if…
Stormwater Grant proposal continues to move forward
OOLITIC – The Town of Oolitic, continues to move forward with the stormwater grant proposal with the town obtaining easements for the projects. The grant…
Gov. Holcomb traveling to Israel to meet with prime minister
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb is traveling to Israel this week at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The governor will be…
Oolitic will seek a structure engineer for the Oolitic School North building
OOLITIC – John Dillion, hearing officer for abandoned buildings for the Town of Oolitic, reports he has met with Tim Stark, owner of the Oolitic…
State Rep. Steve Davisson receives IAPA Health Care Advocacy Award
STATEHOUSE – The Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants recently presented their 2021 Health Care Advocacy Award to State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) for his work…
DHS announces open registration for Temporary Protected Status for Burma
WASHINGTON -The Department of Homeland Security today published a Federal Register notice (FRN) designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective May 25, 2021,…
U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Labor Issue Joint Rule Supplementing H-2B Visa Cap
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) has published a joint temporary final rule, making available an additional 22,000…
Senator Braun introduces Taxpayer Receipt Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Braun has introduced his Taxpayer Receipt Act in order to inform American taxpayers about the United States’ spending, deficits, and national debt. This bill…
Bloomington Common Council Housing Committee will meet Wednesday
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Common Council Housing Committee will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26. They will then meet in a special session…
Perry Township to hold a meeting in June on the disposition of Springville Elementary School
SPRINGVILLE – A public hearing will be held on June 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in regards to the disposition of Springville Elementary School. The…
