State Rep. Chris May comments on Statehouse Organization Day

INDIANAPOLIS – This week, Hoosier lawmakers gathered at the Statehouse in Indianapolis for Organization Day, the official start of the 2024 legislative session. The session…

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Obituary: Kimberly Lynn Phillips

February 14, 1968 – November 17, 2023 Kimberly Lynn Phillips, 55, of Williams, passed away on November 17 at 12:30 p.m. at home surrounded by…

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Concerned citizen calls police, man is detained on alcohol charges

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Wednesday, November 8th, after a report of a possibly intoxicated man sitting in front of Hoosier Pete’s…

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Toddler found walking in the middle of the road, woman arrested

MITCHELL – A Mitchell woman was arrested after a warrant was issued for her arrest on a charge of child neglect. According to a probable…

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Redevelopment Commission approves tech related invoices for the new police station

LAWRENCE CO. – Approval of Staublin Technology’s installation and materials involved with the card-reading system was approved at last night’s Redevelopment Commission meeting. The cost…

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Secretary of State Diego Morales recognizes the new chair of the Senate Committee on Elections

INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Diego Morales recognizes and congratulates State Senator Mike Gaskill on being appointed as the new chair of the Senate Committee…

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New Fire Inspector appointed and Bedford Police Dept. Sergeant returns from administrative leave

BEDFORD – At yesterday’s Board of Works and Safety meeting, Shane S. Nolan was appointed by Fire Chief Luke Pinnick to take the vacant position…

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Man arrested after crashing birthday party

BEDFORD – On November 4, 2023, at 9:45 p.m., Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Central Dispatch received a report that 35-year-old Matthew Staggs of Bedford, came…

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Man arrested for auto theft and various charges

JUDAH – A man was arrested after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department detectives investigated an incident on Saturday, July 1, 2023. According to a probable cause…

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Kitchen Drive for the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County

BEDFORD – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is raising funds to expand its educational options to include a culinary program. The culinary…

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