Government
INDOT concludes ProPEL Indy study, thanks public for guiding process
INDIANAPOLIS – After more than two years of collaboration across Indianapolis and surrounding communities, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has concluded its ProPEL Indy Planning and…
President Trump designates Fentanyl a “Weapon of Mass Destruction” in new executive order
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a move that blends national security rhetoric with the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, President Donald Trump signed an executive…
Lawrence County officials tackle winter storm; Highway and EMA provide updates
BEDFORD – As Lawrence County emerges from a series of winter storms, county commissioners and department heads met Tuesday to address road safety, emergency responses,…
Shawswick VFD requests $65K ambulance contract; Commissioners table vote over funding concerns
LAWRENCE CO. — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, Inc. (SVFFA) presented a $65,000 annual contract to the Lawrence County Commissioners on Tuesday morning to…
Lawrence County Veterans urged to file for property tax deductions before year-end deadline
BEDFORD— As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough is issuing a final call during the commissioners…
Lawrence County switches insurance providers to secure significant savings
BEDFORD – During Tuesday morning’s regular meeting, the Lawrence County Commissioners moved to change the county’s long-standing insurance provider, citing a substantial difference in cost…
Indiana 211: Connecting Hoosiers to holiday support and essential resources Â
INDIANA – As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals,…
USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the establishment of a national January 15, 2026 batching deadline for…
Mitchell officials outline details of proposed migrant worker housing ahead of hearing on Thurs.
MITCHELL — City officials have released additional information ahead of a public hearing Thursday, Dec. 18, regarding plans to house seasonal migrant farm workers in…
Indiana launches Smart SNAP to promote healthier choices for Hoosiers
INDIANA– As part of Governor Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching Smart SNAP, a bold…
