Government
Bridge work continues in Lawrence County
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb updated the commissioners on bridge construction on Tuesday morning. The commissioners had approved a contract amendment for…
New security measures for the Public Defenders Office
BEDFORD—Lawrence County Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd addressed the commissioners Tuesday morning about updating security at the Public Defender’s Office. Currently, entrances to the office…
Commissioners agree to seek funding for rural transportation
BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Commissioners voted Tuesday morning to pass a resolution and enter into an intergovernmental agreement to seek funding for rural transportation. This will…
Residents reminded to check to see if their property lies in a floodplain
LAWRENCE CO. – During the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday morning, Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer reminded residents to check to see if they live in…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is hiring six jail officers
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day told the commissioners Tuesday morning that the department will host open testing and interviews for correction officers on…
Residents asked to place reflective address numbers on homes and sign up for Smart911
BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer stressed the importance of reflective house numbers to the commissioners Tuesday morning. She urges residents to place reflective…
Jeff Combs appointed as Guthrie Township Trustee
GUTHRIE TOWNSHIP – Jeff Combs has been appointed to the vacated Guthrie Township Trustee position by the Lawrence County Republican Central Committee. Lawrence County…
Region 9 takes action to promote access to safe, stable, affordable housing
INDIANA – Today, the Region 9 Planning Council (“R9PC”) is releasing the results of a collaborative research and strategic planning process to promote access to…
Gov. Holcomb announces Superintendent James Durst will retire this fall
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Superintendent James Durst will retire from the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI) effective…
Watch for signs of human trafficking at Indy 500, Attorney General Todd Rokita warns race fans
INDIANAPOLIS – As the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500 is unparalleled as an international sporting event. Unfortunately, large events are known to create…
