Government
Secretary of State Diego Morales continues delivering election improvement grants
SWITZERLAND CO. – Secretary of State Diego Morales continues his visits to several counties by hand-delivering local election improvement grants. He made stops in Switzerland…
The City of Bloomington names Katherine Zaiger as Director of Utilities
BLOOMINGTON— The City of Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson has appointed Katherine Zaiger as the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) Director, effective immediately. Zaiger has served…
Indiana Secured School Safety Board approves $24 million to support School Safety Initiatives for 499 locations statewide
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Secured School Safety Board has approved over $24 million in funding for school safety initiatives across 499 schools/districts in all 92…
DCS welcomes a new class of scholars as part of child welfare recruitment effort
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Child Services welcomed 19 students from four Indiana universities to its Bachelor of Social Work Scholars Program this month, part of…
Bloomington, Monroe County officials sign letter supporting new Economic Development District in South Central Indiana
BLOOMINGTON – Officials from the City of Bloomington, Monroe County, and the Bloomington City Council have jointly signed a letter of support for establishing a new…
Jail has new security cameras to meet safety standards for inmates and staff
BEDFORD—An inspection of the jail noted the old security camera system and the security doors that needed to be addressed to keep up to date…
County officials warned about possible cyber attacks
BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer warned the commissioners about cyber attacks. “Five counties around us have been attacked in the last 60 days,”…
Commissioners hear updates on bridge construction
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder updated the commissioners on bridge construction Tuesday morning. Bridge 66 on Tunnelton Denniston Road is a 90-foot…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County ask commissioners for a portion of the opioid funds
BEDFORD – Frank Deckard, the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County’s chief professional officer, asked the commissioners Tuesday for $50,000 of the county’s opioid…
Nashville Town Council votes to remove police chief
NASHVILLE – The Nashville police chief, Heather Burris, has been removed from her position after serving for two years. The Nashville Town Council unanimously voted…
