Government
Lawrence County Commissioners approve painting bid, payment for renovations
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners met Tuesday morning and took action on several county projects, accepting a painting bid and approving a significant payment…
Lawrence County prepares for ABATE’s 45th Annual Boogie amid heat concerns
SPRINGVILLE – Lawrence County is gearing up to host ABATE of Indiana’s 45th Annual Boogie®, a four-day celebration of motorcycles, music, and community set to…
Sheriff praises department after intensive search to find missing juvenile
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day praised the men and women of his department during the commissioners meeting Tuesday morning after finding 12-year-old Timothy Huggins,…
Lawrence County Commissioners pursues land acquisition for critical bridge repair
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder is spearheading extensive efforts to address a significant backlog of road and bridge repairs, in addition to…
Social Security transition to electronic payments—What beneficiaries receiving paper checks need to know
INDIANA – Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments. This change is part of…
Keynote speaker announced for the 2025 LED Partnership Workshop
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sarah H. Bana, Assistant Professor of Management Science at Chapman University and a Digital Fellow at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, will…
Bloomington introduces ‘The Front Porch’ community events trailer
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has unveiled “The Front Porch,” a new community events trailer designed to help local neighborhoods and non-profit organizations host successful gatherings, celebrations,…
Lawmakers are diving into essential topics through summer study committees
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana lawmakers are diving into essential topics through summer study committees, helping shape future legislation by gathering feedback and exploring solutions. State Reps….
City of Bloomington seeks residents to serve on boards and commissions
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions on multiple boards and commissions. These service opportunities will allow members of the…
Census Bureau releases new estimates from the National Experimental Well-Being Statistics Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Census Bureau today released new estimates from its National Experimental Well-Being Statistics (NEWS) project. NEWS is a research-driven project to improve how…
