Orange County Foundation boosts first responder communication with $7,000 grant

ORANGE CO. – First responders in Orange County are set to benefit from significantly improved communication, thanks to a $7,000 grant from the Orange County…

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Pleasant Run Fire Department President, Deputy Chief resigns with strongly worded letter

BEDFORD — Cody Bryant has resigned effective immediately from his positions as President of the Board and Deputy Chief of the Pleasant Run Fire Department,…

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Bloomington reminds residents of noise ordinance

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington city officials are reminding residents about the city’s noise ordinance, which is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week,…

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Warning to Fifth Third Bank customers: Beware of Reader’s Digest sweepstakes scam

INDIANA – Fifth Third Bank customers in Indiana are urged to be vigilant against a new scam involving fraudulent letters and checks falsely claiming to…

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Lawrence County Soil & Water to host septic tank workshop in September

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Soil & Water Conservation District will host a workshop in September to educate residents on how septic tanks work, proper…

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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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