Government
Lawrence County to hold 2025 Budget Hearings
BEDFORD – Lawrence County has announced the dates for its upcoming 2025 Budget Hearings. The public meetings will be held at various times from late…
Oolitic Town Hall to close for Labor Day
OOLITIC – Oolitic Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday,…
Bortner to resign Bedford City Council seat after accepting economic post
BEDFORD — Bedford City Councilman At Large Dan Bortner announced he will resign his council seat at the end of August after accepting the position…
Lawrence County Commissioners advance plans for Bridge 172 replacement
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners took a significant step on Tuesday toward replacing Bridge 172 on Cement Plant Road, a project officials say is…
City of Bedford donates vehicle to Lawrence County Health Department
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have formally accepted the donation of a 2016 Ford E-450 from the City of Bedford, a gesture praised by…
Flynn & Sons awarded contract for Lawrence County Annex paving
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have awarded a contract to Flynn & Sons Excavating & Paving Inc. for two paving projects, with work slated…
FEMA officials visit Lawrence County to assess storm damage and discuss reimbursement
BEDFORD – Following a major disaster declaration by President Donald Trump in July, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were in Lawrence County…
Lawrence County hires new agency to collect delinquent property taxes
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a contract with American Financial Credit Services (AFCS), a new collection agency tasked with collecting unpaid personal…
Executive Order on flag burning challenges first amendment precedent; Sparks immediate arrest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump signed an executive order on Monday that directs the Department of Justice to investigate incidents of flag burning, claiming the…
Brandt Baughman named new Director of Indiana State Parks
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has named Brandt Baughman as the new director of Indiana State Parks. Baughman is a longtime…
