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Dog complaint leads to meth dealing arrest of a wanted fugitive
December 13, 2025
WILLIAMS – On Friday, December 12th, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office received a call about an aggressive pit bull loose in the 200 block of Dogwood Acres. Sheriff Greg Day responded al...
Safety First: NLCS postpones and reschedules Elementary Basketball Tournaments
December 12, 2025
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools has rescheduled tomorrow’s basketball games to ensure everyone stays safe and no one is put in a situation where they are either stuck at the s...
Orleans Chamber is still on For Saturday Night 5 to 7 pm
December 12, 2025
ORLEANS – Orleans Chamber officials have announced that the 15th Annual Orleans Christmas on the Square event is still set for Saturday night from 5 to 7 pm on historic Congress Square. Ever...
FDA issues tomato soup recall in 14 states due to dangerous allergen risk
December 12, 2025
INDIANA – A recall has been initiated for tomato soup sold in 14 states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Tuesday. Grandma Belle’s Tomato Basil Soup, produced by Lil’ Turtle...
Orleans Town Water Department shares tips to prevent frozen pipes
December 12, 2025
ORLEANS – With the arrival of the season’s first arctic air blast, the Orleans Town Water Department offers these tips to help alleviate problems for customers and the utility. How to prev...
Youth First social Worker Arrested for Child Seduction
December 12, 2025
PRINCETON – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on November 6 after detectives received information regarding inappropriate behavior between a Youth First social worker and ...
Bloomington ISP responds to snow related calls for service
December 12, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Troopers from the Bloomington District worked throughout Thursday evening and Friday morning, taking calls to service related to snowfall in the Bloomington area.The Bloomington Dis...
Indiana’s unemployment report for Sept. 2025
December 12, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – The unemployment rate of the State of Indiana in September was recorded to be 3.7% according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unem...
Duke Energy shares ways to save energy and money as temperatures plunge this weekend
December 12, 2025
PLAINFIELD – With temperatures in Indiana plunging in the coming days, Duke Energy is committed to helping customers save energy and money as their heating systems work harder. When temperatures d...
The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Dec. 16, see the agenda here
December 12, 2025
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on December 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County courthouse. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Pledge of Allegiance App...