Government
The Bedford City Historic Review Board will meet on Tuesday, September 6th
BEDFORD – The Bedford City Historic Review Board has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, September 6th at 4:00 p.m. at the City Concourse Building located at…
Oolitic Town Council discusses town business during the council meeting
OOLITIC – Oolitic Town Clerk Annette Norrick informs council members of upcoming business. Board President Tangie Jenkins requested an update on the town’s health insurance…
Oolitic Town Council hears update on town’s stormwater project
OOLITIC – Monday, August 29th, the Oolitic Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Oolitic Town Hall. During the meeting,…
Planned Parenthood, and others file lawsuits challenging Senate Bill 1 which restricts abortions
INDIANA – Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai‘i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, Women’s Med Group Professional Corporation, All-Options, Inc., and Dr. Amy Caldwell…
Attorney General Todd Rokita successfully defends the law requiring reporting of abortion complications
INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita has won the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging an Indiana law requiring physicians, hospitals, and abortion clinics to report 25…
Lawrence County Commissioners approve request to vacate two alleys
BEDFORD – Monte Goen requested to vacate two alleys in Leesville that are bordered on both sides by land he owns. A public hearing was…
Car show and concerts coming to Harp Common and courthouse square
BEDFORD – During the Tuesday morning commissioners’ meeting, Sarah Swaagmen requested to use the courthouse square to host a car show in conjunction with concerts…
Lawrence County will begin a new process to rejuvenate asphalt on county roads
LAWRENCE CO. – Asphalt rejuvenation is the process of restoring chemical properties that have been deteriorating since the moment new asphalt was laid down. Unlike conventional…
Commissioners continue to work on expanding broadband access to rural Lawrence County
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners are working on expanding broadband access to rural Lawrence County. Engineer Jeramy Elrod provided the county commissioners with information about local…
The jail population may reach capacity sooner now that jail inspection says inmates need more recreation area
BEDFORD – The jail population may reach capacity sooner now that a jail inspector says inmates need more recreation areas at the county jail, Sheriff…