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Sheriff Greg Day recognizes the heroes behind the walls
BEDFORD—National Correctional Officers Week is the first week of May—from May 5 to 11 this year. Former President Ronald Reagan established this week on May…
Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission announces 2024 Youth Art/Essay contest winners
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission announced the six winners of the 2024 Human Rights Art/Essay Contest. Local students in grades K-6 were asked…
MHS Senior Briley Dicks receives Indiana Sheriff’s Association scholarship
LAWERNCE CO. – Sheriff Greg Day presented Mitchell High School Senior Briley Dicks with a $750 scholarship on behalf of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association. Briley…
NLCS offering free breakfast and lunch for children this summer
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools will offer complimentary breakfast and lunch meals to children under 18 throughout the summer. Meals will be served at…
Martin County Alliance hosts Quarterly Roundtable for local non-profits
LOOGOOTEE – The Martin County Alliance is organizing a quarterly roundtable meeting for all non-profits in the area. The roundtable will be held on Join…
Former NLSC employee files suit after not being paid vacation time
BEDFORD – Tawnya Jones has filed a lawsuit against the North Lawrence Community Schools in Lawrence County Circuit Court. The suit was filed on April…
Holiday World is opening this weekend
SANTA CLAUS— Holiday World opens for the 2024 season this Saturday, May 11th. Park officials say new for the 79th season is Good Gravy!, a…
TikTok fights and sues
WASHINGTON— TikTok has sued to block a US law that could force a nationwide ban of the popular app. In its petition filed Tuesday, TikTok…
Mike Braun wins Republican bid for Indiana governor
INDIANA – Senator Mike Braun will be the Republican candidate in November’s gubernatorial race for Indiana. Braun received 39.6% of the votes, a significant margin…
Support Special Olympics of Lawrence County at Smokin Jim’s BBQ on Thursday, May 23
BEDFORD — Special Olympics of Lawrence County provides free sports training and athletic competition in various sports to people with intellectual disabilities. Through this program,…
