No Foul Play Suspected in Bedford Man’s Death

(BEDFORD) – Bedford Police Chief Terry Moore says no foul play is suspected in the death of Bucky Charles. Detectives began their investigating after officers…

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Public Hearing for Lawrence County/South Central Regional Sewer District Wastewater Project Cancelled

(MITCHELL) – The Public Hearing for the Lawrence County/ South Central Regional Sewer District Wastewater Project scheduled for Thursday, March 19th at 6 p.m. at…

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Nine New Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Indiana – Lawrence Co. Public Health Nurse Comments

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported nine new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 39 Hoosiers diagnosed through…

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Orleans Dogwood Festival Will Not Be Rescheduled, Refunds Will Be Issued

(ORLEANS) – In the best interest of the health and well-being of the overall community, the Orleans Chamber of Commerce and the Dogwood Festival Committee has…

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Bedford Man Arrested on Battery Charges

(BEDFORD) – A Bedford man was arrested on strangulation, domestic battery, and criminal mischief on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, March 10th, Lawrence County Dispatch received…

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Manufacturers Stunned as Toilet Paper Flies Off Shelves

(UNDATED) – As the response to the coronavirus pandemic escalated this week, so did worried shoppers’ efforts to stock their pantries with everything from cleaning…

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Students Can Prepare Now for the Advanced Placement Exams

(UNDATED) – Most students don’t prepare this far in advance for the College Board’s Advanced Placement exams which are scheduled for mid-May. But with extra time on…

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IU Student Government Commits $100,000 to COVID-19 Response

(BLOOMINGTON) – The Indiana University Student Government Congress committed $100,000 Tuesday from its Rainy-Day Fund to assist students with emergency financial needs after the university…

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Monroe County Closes All Parks to the Public

(MONROE CO.) – All Monroe County parks will be temporarily closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a Facebook post from Monroe County…

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City of Bloomington Common Council to Host Work Session Thursday

(BLOOMINGTON) – The City of Bloomington Office of the Common Council will hold a work session on Thursday. The meeting will be held at 4…

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