DNR seeks public comment on proposed wildlife rule changes

INDIANA – The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has given preliminary adoption to the following rule changes governing fishing tournament licenses/permits, trapping wild animals, and registering…

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Bedford Housing Authority closed Monday, Jan. 17

BEDFORD – Bedford Housing Authority will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022. The office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Indiana State Police accepting applications for 83rd Recruit Academy

INDIANA – The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 83rd Recruit Academy.  Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana…

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Senator Ron Alting files climate legislation for youth organization ahead of Jan. 18 Climate Action Event

STATEHOUSE – Last week, Senator Ron Alting (R-22) filed Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 and Senate Bill 255, the climate legislation being championed by the groundbreaking…

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May seeks to preserve more old-growth forest areas in the state

STATEHOUSE â€“ State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) authored legislation that would designate old-growth forest areas in a portion of all of Indiana’s state forests for preservation….

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Enroll in 4-H today

BEDFORD – Enroll in 4-H for 2022 by this Saturday, January 15.  Enroll today at https://v2.4honline.com to enjoy all the fun and educational opportunities that Lawrence County 4-H…

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Indiana Department of Education

Indiana Secretary of Education Commends Governor Holcomb’s State of the State Address

INDIANA – Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner released this statement commending Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s 2022 State of the State address: “As we…

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BBB Scam Alert: Tracking code trick costs online shoppers

INDIANA – BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports about shipping tricks that scammers use to steal from online shoppers. The con artists are exploiting PayPal’s…

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Tamara Ketchen new Indiana FFA Association Director

INDIANA— The Indiana FFA Association and the Indiana State Department of  Agriculture announced the hiring of Tamara (Tami) Ketchen as the new Indiana FFA Association Director. Ketchen currently serves as…

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Forest Service purchases Lawrence County tract

BEDFORD – In late December, staff at the Hoosier National Forest successfully acquired a 43.49-acre tract of land in Lawrence County.  The Forest seeks to…

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