Building boom spurs new addressing activity across Lawrence County

BEDFORD – Lawrence County’s building activity is on the rise, according to an update provided by Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer to the Commissioners on…

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Lawrence County Commissioners adopt several roads to official county list

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a request to officially adopt several roads located within local housing additions, formalizing the county’s long-standing maintenance…

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Orleans Chamber seeks donations to “Light Up Orleans” with new downtown decorations

ORLEANS—The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has launched its annual fundraising campaign to help cover the costs of the town’s downtown Christmas decorations, which will feature…

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Sheriff Day praises teams following Fort Ritner murder conviction

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day publicly recognized his department’s detectives, officers, and the Prosecutor’s Office for their dedication that led to a conviction…

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Virtual food-safety Q&A set for Nov. 24

WASHINGTON – Purdue Extension – Daviess County is encouraging you to attend a free virtual “Turkey Talk” food-safety session is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 24,…

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Teen charged as adult with two felony murder counts after killing two family members

QUINCY – A 15-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with two counts of felony murder in Owen County, following the fatal shooting of…

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FREE financial workshop coming to Mitchell: “Where Does Your Money Go?”

MITCHELL — For anyone who has ever wondered why their paycheck seems to disappear faster than it arrives, Purdue Extension–Lawrence County is offering a free,…

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Joseph W. Elliott, longtime Bedford businessman and philanthropist dies at 91

BEDFORD — Joseph Walter Elliott, a prominent Bedford businessman, community leader, and philanthropist, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, at the age of 91. Elliott,…

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New exhibition opens at Lawrence County Museum: “Bridges of Lawrence County”

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Museum of History is set to unveil a captivating new exhibition, “Bridges of Lawrence County: Linking Lives and Landscapes,” celebrating…

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Jury finds Casey Brown guilty in the murder of Kobe Stancombe

BEDFORD – A Lawrence County man has been found guilty on charges of murder, attempted murder, and criminal confinement stemming from a February 2024 shooting…

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