Teen detained at BNL after acting strange in class

BEDFORD – A Bedford teen was detained Monday after a school resource officer at BNL received a message from a teacher at the North Lawrence…

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Mitchell Community Schools will hire a new school resource officer

BEDFORD – Lawrence County commissioners signed a contract presented by Sheriff Greg Day allowing him to swear in and help train and hire a school…

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Sheriff and County highway complete road studies

BEDFORD – On August 8th Sheriff Day and Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb conducted traffic studies on multiple roads where officials received requests or complaints about…

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Lawrence County making plans to handle an increase of visitors during the 2024 Solar Eclipse

BEDFORD – As soon as the Persimmon Festival is completed in September, Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer reported to the commissioners that she and other…

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Commissioners approve Hazardous Mitigation Plan

BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer reported during the commissioner’s meeting Tuesday that Lawrence County will be prepared when facing a tornado, flooding, hazardous…

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Work delayed on Bridge 150 again

BEDFORD – Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb reported to the commissioners Tuesday morning that delays continue on Bridge 150. The closing of the bridge has been…

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Obituary: Joyce E. Withers Barnett

January 28, 1931 – August 12, 2023 Joyce E. Withers Barnett, 92, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Born January 28, 1931,…

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ISP investigating shooting in DeKalb County

DEKALB CO. – The Indiana State Police Ft. Wayne Post has been requested to investigate a shooting that occurred on Monday in Garrett, IN. At…

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Road Rage on Interstate 70 leads to gunfire

CLAY CO. – On Monday, August 14, at approximately 12:00 p.m., troopers from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post responded to an emergency 911 call near…

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Lane restrictions planned for State Road 164 in Jasper

DUBOIS CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for State Road 164 in Jasper. Beginning on or around Monday, August 21, crews…

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