Lawrence County road maintenance wraps up as preparations for annual event continue

LAWRENCE CO.— Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder announced this week that the chip-and-seal operations on county roads have been completed. During a meeting with…

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Lawrence County launches Purple Pumpkin Initiative for Domestic Violence Awareness

LAWRENCE CO. – This October, residents of Lawrence County will notice a unique addition to the landscape: purple pumpkins displayed outside the entrance of the…

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Bedford Courthouse and Probation Department set for major renovations

BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Courthouse and Courthouse Plaza are preparing for significant renovations. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this morning at 11 a.m. The…

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Protect yourself: Bloomington Police Department officers hosting R.A.D. self defense classes in October

BLOOMINGTON—This R.A.D. course offers a combination of lecture and physical instruction where you will learn a variety of self-defense mechanisms designed to maximize your safety….

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Free Alzheimer’s education event coming to Bedford

BEDFORD – A free educational event aimed at helping those affected by Alzheimer’s disease is set to take place next week in Bedford. The “Creating…

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Bedford Fire Department seeks community support for Fire Prevention Week

BEDFORD — As part of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, titled “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!™,” the Bedford Fire Department focuses on…

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Vincennes man arrested for DUI following Orange County crash

ORANGE CO. — A Vincennes man was arrested on Sunday after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in rural Orange County. Brady J. Tucker, 33,…

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Bedford man arrested for possession of meth after request for a welfare check

BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested on drug-related charges on Sunday, September 8, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of methamphetamine…

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Mitchell woman arrested for domestic battery after alcohol-fueled altercation with husband

MITCHELL – On Thursday, September 5, Mitchell Police officers responded to a domestic battery incident at 410 Dean Street involving 46-year-old Andrea Lynn McFarland and…

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Bedford man faces charges after domestic dispute involving a child

BEDFORD – On Wednesday, August 21, a domestic dispute in Bedford escalated into a concerning incident involving a child, leading to charges being filed against…

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