Indiana American Water begins construction on $50 Million Seymour treatment plant

SEYMOUR — Indiana American Water broke ground today on a new $50 million water treatment facility in Seymour, set to replace the city’s century-old plant….

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Police Log: July 30, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 29 Incidents – July 29 Incidents – July 28 Accidents – July 29 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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FDA takes steps to restrict 7-OH opioid products threatening American consumers

INDIANA- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is taking a bold step to protect Americans from dangerous, illegal opioids by recommending a scheduling action…

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Heated debate as commissioners approve school resource officers for BNL

BEDFORD – A contentious Lawrence County Commissioner meeting on Tuesday morning saw two of the three commissioners vote in favor of a memorandum of understanding…

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Lawrence County pursues Next Generation 911 upgrade; Lauds Warming Shelter’s heat wave efforts

BEDFORD – Lawrence County is moving towards a significant upgrade of its emergency communication infrastructure, with Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer leading the initiative to…

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School bells to ring next week: Drivers urged to exercise caution for returning students

BEDFORD – The summer break is nearing its end for thousands of students across Southern Indiana, with classrooms set to welcome pupils back next week….

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Seymour Department of Public Works encourages recycling-friendly snack choices for back-to-school

SEYMOUR — The Seymour Department of Public Works is advising residents to consider recycling guidelines when purchasing after-school snacks, encouraging them to choose items with…

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Police Log: July 29, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – July 28 Incidents – July 27 Accidents – July 28 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – July 28 Incidents –…

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Men’s shelter extends cooling center hours through Wednesday amidst extreme heat

BEDFORD – As the region continues to grapple with extreme heat, the Men’s Shelter, located at 1414 H Street, in Bedford, has announced extended hours of…

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New Indiana laws bolster support for first responders

INDIANA – Indiana’s police, firefighters, and first responders, who routinely confront stressful and dangerous situations in the line of duty, will benefit from new state…

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