Government
Senator Banks introduces bill to make workforce development programs more efficient
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act. The bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)…
Pleasant Run VFD seeks funding for vital safety equipment
LAWRENCE CO.– Volunteer fire departments are the backbone of community safety, protecting 87% of communities nationwide. These dedicated volunteers, representing 65% of the country’s firefighting…
Lawrence County to replace cornerstones damaged by 16th Street water main break
BEDFORD— Lawrence County will take steps to restore property markers damaged during a major water main break on 16th Street in June 2024. The County…
Lawrence County Highway crews busy preparing for paving season
BEDFORD— Lawrence County residents can expect increased activity from highway crews as the county gears up for the upcoming paving season. Lawrence County Highway Director Brian…
Lawrence County Community Correction pursues grants to boost safety and support programs
LAWRENCE CO. – In a move to enhance community safety and strengthen support for vital programs, Lawrence County Community Corrections Director Chad Shew sought and…
County website upgrade nears completion, promising enhanced user experience
BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Lochour provided a progress update to the commissioners on Tuesday morning, revealing that updates to the county website are…
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet on Thursday
MITCHELL – The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet on Thursday, March 13. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the Shell Building…
Lawrence County Council to hold special meeting Thursday
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council has announced a special meeting on Thursday, March 13. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in the Lawrence…
Reps. Bartels, May: New road funding heads to local communities
STATEHOUSE – Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $2.5 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to…
State Rep. Stephen Bartels to co-chair Indiana General Assembly’s defense caucus
STATEHOUSE – State Representative Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) will co-chair the Indiana General Assembly’s defense caucus, which was recently reestablished to recognize and recommend opportunities to strengthen…
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