Full-scale emergency exercise to take place at Ivy Tech Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON â€“ Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington will be a host location for Operation Safe Harbor: A Full-Scale Exercise in emergency preparedness on Thursday, October 19….

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Clerk will apply for part of a $2 million federal election grant

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Clerk Amy Voorhies requested permission to apply for part of a $2 million Federal HAVA Election Security Grant. “The grant is…

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Commissioners tackle request, preparing for the eclipse

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioner Tuesday morning voted to allow Alison Kern to continue to serve on the Mitchell Library Board. They also voted…

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New video surveillance system needed at the jail

 BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day asked the commissioners’ permission to possibly apply for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. “The insurance carrier for…

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Jody Edwards presents property tax collection policy

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Treasurer Jody Edwards presented the Lawrence County commissioners with the county’s property tax collection policy. Edwards said there were no changes…

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Palestine Road will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 11

BEDFORD – Palestine Road will be closed on Wednesday, October 11 for a small structure replacement. Crews will be replacing the deck of the steel…

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Bedford Recommission meeting rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 12

BEDFORD – The Bedford Recommission meeting that was canceled today has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 12th. The meeting will begin at noon at the…

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Hillcrest Christian Church launches first-ever 10-10-10 event

BEDFORD – Hillcrest Christian Church in Bedford launched random acts of kindness within the Lawrence and surrounding communities this past Saturday. Church members gathered in…

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Investigation into the Bedford officer-involved shooting continues

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Prosecutor Sam Arp reported it usually takes three months before he will get an initial report from the Indiana State Police on the…

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City of Bedford Redevelopment Commission meeting canceled

BEDFORD – The City of Bedford Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for today at 4:00 p.m. has been canceled. The meeting was canceled due to not…

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