Senator Koch chairs energy, utilities and telecommunications study committee

INDIANAPOLIS – State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) chairs the first Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications meeting of 2023 at the Statehouse on Thursday, Sept. 14,…

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New resolution for mobile home districts in Bedford approved by Planning Commission

BEDFORD – Tuesday morning, the Planning board approved a change to the code limiting the type of structures that are permitted in Mobile Home Park…

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Re-zoning for a 5th Street barbershop sent to public hearing

BEDFORD – Forest Lake, of Bedford, filed a request asking to re-zone his land from R-3 Medium Density Residential District to B-1 Convenience Business. Earlier…

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IDHS announces EMS is now a stand-alone division of the agency

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday notified the Indiana EMS Commission that EMS has been designated as one of the five…

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The City of Bloomington Common Council Special Committee on Council Processes will meet on Thursday

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council Special Committee on Council Processes will meet on Thursday, September 14th at 7 p.m. The meeting will…

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House passes Rep. Banks’ MAHSA Act

WASHINGTON — Today, the House overwhelmingly passed Congressman Jim Banks’ legislation, the MAHSA Act, to sanction Iran’s Supreme Leader and his inner circle for human rights…

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Congresswoman Houchin joins delegation in support of Indiana’s Tech Hub Application 

INDIANA – U.S. Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) joins Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and all of Indiana’s congressional delegation in support of the state’s application to be…

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Highway Department finishing up paving projects

BEDFORD – Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb reported to the commissioners Tuesday morning that crews are finishing up paving work and chip and seal projects. “They…

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County will negotiate with AT&T to bring broadband north of Mitchell

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners continue to work with Morley Corporation to expand broadband in Lawrence County. The commissioners have been consulting with Morley…

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Nightmare of building in a floodplain

BEDFORD – Floodplains are areas of land near bodies of water that may flood in the event of excessive rainfall. The maps identify these areas…

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