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Lawrence County Council to hold special meeting on jail staffing
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (178+ words) BEDFORD " The Lawrence County Council has scheduled a special meeting for Friday, March 13th, to address urgent personnel needs within the county's correctional system. The meeting will convene at 4:00 p.m. at the Lawrence County Courthouse, located at 916 15th Street, Suite 28, in Bedford. The…...
Lawrence County 4-H Council announces summer 2026 internship opportunities
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (142+ words) BEDFORD " The Lawrence County 4-H Council, Inc. is officially seeking motivated college students for its upcoming Summer 2026 Internship. This program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in community leadership and youth development while supporting the local…...
East Lawrence Water Authority announces 30% rate hike following wholesale price jump
3+ day, 52+ min ago (212+ words) BEDFORD " Residents in and around Bedford are facing a series of utility rate increases as local providers move to offset rising operational costs and wholesale price hikes. The East Lawrence Water Authority (ELWA) announced it is implementing a 30% rate increase…...
Triple the Good: Lawrence County Matching Challenge turns $1 into $3 for local families
2+ week, 2+ day ago (241+ words) LAWRENCE COUNTY " A powerful new partnership between the Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) and United Way of South Central Indiana (UWSCI) is giving local donors a rare chance to see their generosity multiplied by three. Now through April 30, 2026, every donation…...
TB skin test appointments unavailable at Lawrence County Health Department in February
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) BEDFORD " The Lawrence County Health Department has announced an update to its tuberculosis (TB) skin test schedule for February. TB skin test appointments will... BEDFORD " The Lawrence County Health Department has announced an update to its tuberculosis (TB) skin test…...
North Lawrence Stars announced middle school softball tryouts
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (134+ words) BEDFORD" The North Lawrence Stars have officially opened registration for the upcoming middle school softball season. Aspiring athletes in the community are invited to showcase their skills during a two-day tryout event held this week. The tryouts are scheduled forMonday,…...
Travel Alert: Lawrence County Placed Under Yellow Advisory Amid Winter Storm
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) LAWRENCE COUNTY " Local officials have officially placed Lawrence County under a Yellow Travel Advisory as a major winter storm begins to impact the region. This is the lowest of Indiana's three local travel alert levels, but it signals that hazardous…...
Lawrence County to meet with FEMA for storm reimbursement
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (304+ words) LAWRENCE CO. " Following a major disaster declaration by President Trump in July for 23 Indiana counties, including Lawrence County, FEMA representatives are scheduled to... LAWRENCE CO. " Following a major disaster declaration by President Trump in July for 23 Indiana counties, including Lawrence…...
Lawrence County maintenance crew praised by Sheriff, Commissioners
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (139+ words) BEDFORD " During Tuesday morning's commissioners meeting, Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day commended the County Maintenance Crew for their outstanding work. Sheriff Day specifically recognized... BEDFORD " During Tuesday morning's commissioners meeting, Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day commended the County Maintenance Crew…...
Be Heart Smart program launches Aug. 21 to promote healthy living in Lawrence County
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (149+ words) BEDFORD" Lawrence County residents have an opportunity to take charge of their heart health this month with "Be Heart Smart," a four-week interactive program aimed at lowering the risk of heart disease and promoting lifelong healthy habits. The series begins…...