Chip seal operations planned on State Road 48 in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY, Ind.— Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations on State Road 48 in Monroe County on or after Thursday,…

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New security measures for the Public Defenders Office

BEDFORD—Lawrence County Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd addressed the commissioners Tuesday morning about updating security at the Public Defender’s Office. Currently, entrances to the office…

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Lawrence County will honor America’s military men and women on Monday, May 27

BEDFORD—Memorial Day honors America’s military men and women who have lost their lives in service to their country. According to Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer…

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Commissioners agree to seek funding for rural transportation

BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Commissioners voted Tuesday morning to pass a resolution and enter into an intergovernmental agreement to seek funding for rural transportation. This will…

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Residents reminded to check to see if their property lies in a floodplain

LAWRENCE CO. – During the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday morning, Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer reminded residents to check to see if they live in…

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Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is hiring six jail officers

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day told the commissioners Tuesday morning that the department will host open testing and interviews for correction officers on…

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Residents asked to place reflective address numbers on homes and sign up for Smart911

BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer stressed the importance of reflective house numbers to the commissioners Tuesday morning. She urges residents to place reflective…

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Jeff Combs appointed as Guthrie Township Trustee

GUTHRIE TOWNSHIP – Jeff Combs has been appointed to the vacated Guthrie Township Trustee position by the Lawrence County Republican Central Committee.   Lawrence County…

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Starlite Drive-In Theater presents 2024 Retro Movies starting next week

BLOOMINGTON – On Monday, May 27th, the Starlite Drive-In Theater will present “retro” movies for the summer. Their first film will be “Top Gun” on…

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German American Bank earns top awards from Forbes and Raymond James Community Bankers Cup

INDIANA – German American Bank was named to the Forbes America’s Best Banks list, ranking 19th among 200 eligible banks. In addition, German American Bank…

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