Commissioners table request from White River Humane Society to shorten the days they hold stray animals

BEDFORD – Debbie Stailey and Robin Compton with the White River Humane Society requested the commissioner to change a county ordinance on the number of…

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Commissioners accept bids on paving and bridge construction projects

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Department crews are gearing up for the paving season. Today during the commissioners’ meeting at the Lawrence County Courthouse, the…

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Lawrence County Commissioners approve an ordinance to spend ARP funds on broadband contract

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved an ordinance to spend the American Rescue Plan funds, as well as a high-speed broadband deployment, operation and…

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Sheriff Day tells the commissioners there are major repairs needed at the Lawrence County Jail

BEDFORD – Sheriff Greg Day told the commissioners Tuesday morning there are some high-ticket repairs that will be needed be addressed at the Lawrence County…

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Gov. Holcomb issues statement regarding the toxic waste from an Ohio train derailment being shipped to Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to transport hazardous materials from the East…

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Obituary: Patricia S. Limeberry

August 31, 1938 – February 26, 2023 Patricia S. Limeberry, 84, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in…

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Commissioners approve lease with Indiana Health Center, increasing health care options in Lawrence County

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning approved a lease agreement with Indiana Health Center. The lease agreement must now be approved by the…

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St. Vincent hosting Shamrockin fundraising auction on March 11

BEDFORD – St. Vincent de Paul School Parent Teacher Group is hosting the Annual Shamrockin Auction on Saturday, March 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The…

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Oolitic Town Council table ordinance to alter speed limits

OOLITIC – Members of the Oolitic Town Council moved Monday to table voting on a previously discussed ordinance that would’ve increased some of the town’s…

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BNL’s Spreen named Player of the Week

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence junior Chloe Spreen was named the District 3 Player of the Week by the Indiana Basketball…

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