D. Liam Dorris announces Candidacy for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District

BLOOMINGTON – Today, D. Liam Dorris, a dedicated United States Marine Corps Veteran and fervent advocate for ethical governance and economic justice, announced his candidacy…

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Jackson County man trapped in grain bin, saved by firefighters

Jackson County- On January 1, the Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 5000 East block of County Road 800 North for a…

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Voter Registration awarded grant funds to improve election improvement and security

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Clerk Amy Voorhies was awarded the Federal Help America Vote Act money for local election improvement and security efforts. Among the…

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Firefighters battle blaze at abandoned house

MITCHELL – Firefighters from Marion and Shawswick Townships and Huron Volunteer Fire Department extinguished an abandoned house fire on Wesley Chapel Road, near the intersection…

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6th annual Williams Covered Bridge Dinner is set for September 14

BEDFORD – On Tuesday morning, the Lawrence County Commissioners granted Lawrence County Tourism Director Tonya Chastain permission to host the 6th annual Williams Covered Bridge…

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Wally Branham will lead commissioners in 2024

BEDFORD – On Tuesday morning, Wally Branham was voted new president of the Lawrence County Commissioners. He is replacing Dustin Gabhart. Rodney Fish will be…

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Cover Crop Premium Discount Program available to local Hoosier farmers

INDIANA — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy, and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency have joined forces to implement the fourth year’s…

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White River Humane Society is at capacity for taking new animals

BEDFORD- One of the largest challenges facing animal welfare organizations today is the sheer number of animals in need of assistance. White River Humane Society…

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Obituary: Loretta Houtchings

October 24, 1948 – December 30, 2023 Loretta Houtchings, 75, of Bedford, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Born October 24,…

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Property Transfers: January 2, 2024

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