Government
Poplar Lane paving request sparks debate over road status
BEDFORD – A request to pave Poplar Lane brought a resident’s concerns before the Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning, highlighting a common issue of road…
SWCD highlights significant conservation efforts and funding in Lawrence County
BEDFORD—This morning, Lawrence County Commissioners received a comprehensive update on the vital work of the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Mandy Robbins presented an…
Lawrence County commissioners approve new health insurance provider for employees
BEDFORD—Lawrence County employees will soon have a new health insurance provider. Miles Parker addressed the commissioners this morning to update them on a new policy…
Lawrence County commissioners pass resolution adopting updated state food safety regulations
BEDFORD– The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially passed a resolution to update the county’s Health Department food code, aligning local regulations with the latest statewide…
Lawrence County nears completion of paving season, eyes chip and seal projects
BEDFORD– Lawrence County is nearing the finish line for its current paving season, with only a few roads remaining on the schedule. Brian Sowder, Director…
Lawrence County completes storm damage report for federal aid consideration
BEDFORD– Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer has finalized and submitted reports detailing storm and flood damage to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…
Lawrence County is a Dementia-Friendly County amid rising Alzheimer’s numbers
BEDFORD—Lawrence County is embarking on an initiative to improve its Dementia-Friendly County status, a crucial step given the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related…
New Indiana law expands grounds for removal of certain elected officials
INDIANA—A new Indiana law concerning election matters, H.E.A. 1197, has been signed into law as Public Law 159-2025 and will take effect on July 1,…
Indiana law protects confidentiality of first responder stress management debriefings
INDIANA—A new Indiana law, H.E.A. 1118, now Public Law 51-2025, will take effect on July 1, 2025, and provides significant protections for first responders who…
Indiana law restricts public funding and hosting of obscene performances
INDIANA—A new Indiana law, H.E.A. 1014, has been signed into law as Public Law 218-2025 and will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation restricts…
