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County officials warned about possible cyber attacks
BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer warned the commissioners about cyber attacks. “Five counties around us have been attacked in the last 60 days,”…
Commissioners hear updates on bridge construction
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder updated the commissioners on bridge construction Tuesday morning. Bridge 66 on Tunnelton Denniston Road is a 90-foot…
Bloomington Police Department launches car seat clinic to boost child safety
BLOOMINGTON- The Bloomington Police Department will host a car seat clinic during 2024 National Child Passenger Safety Week to allow Bloomington/Monroe County residents to take…
ServSafe training coming to Paoli courtesy of Purdue Extension
PAOLI- Orange County Extension will be hosting a ServSafe training opportunity. This is a wonderful, affordable opportunity to meet mandated requirements for home-based vendors in…
Stay out of the extreme heat at the Men’s Warming Shelter of Bedford
BEDFORD—It’s amazing to live in a town where local establishments open their doors to lend relief to those who need it. The Men’s Warming Shelter…
Burris and Hatfield Elementary’s Reading Rally fundraiser; donate to local youth easily today
MITCHELL—Nothing is more critical to a community than its children. Quality education is essential, and our schools provide first-rate learning centers with staff that truly…
Air Quality Action Days extended through Wednesday in parts of Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS— Air Quality Action Day (AQADs) forecasts in parts of Indiana have been extended through tomorrow (Aug. 28). On Wednesday, Aug. 28, ozone levels are expected to…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County ask commissioners for a portion of the opioid funds
BEDFORD – Frank Deckard, the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County’s chief professional officer, asked the commissioners Tuesday for $50,000 of the county’s opioid…
Judge Robert Cline recused himself from Jessica Staggs’ case and requested a special judge; taxpayers submitted a letter to the court
BEDFORD – Former Lawrence County Auditor and Oolitic Town Clerk-Treasurer Jessica Staggs appeared in Lawrence Superior Court II on Monday for her initial hearing. Staggs…
Hot cars, kids, and pets don’t mix
INDIANA— With outside temperatures reaching a sweltering 95 plus degrees this week, the Indiana State Police reminds motorists, parents, and pet owners of the extreme dangers…
