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Nearly 7,000 items donated as Stuff A Bus feeds local families
December 1, 2025
BEDFORD — Lawrence County showed just how powerful a united community can be. Nearly 7,000 food and personal care items were collected during this year’s WBIW, WQRK, and LITEFM’s “Stuff A...
Safety Alert: Lawrence County officials urge motorists to prepare for dangerous winter driving conditions
December 1, 2025
LAWRENCE CO.— As winter weather approaches, bringing the threat of snow, sleet, and ice, Lawrence County officials are stressing the critical need for motorists to prepare for hazardous road condit...
You’re invited to INDOT Small Business Forum
December 1, 2025
INDIANA – You are officially invited to join us at the INDOT Small Business Forum on Thursday, January 8th from 9 a.m. to Noon. Join INDOT officials at P30 for a morning of networking an...
Lawrence County Workshop to guide residents interested in running for local office in 2026
December 1, 2025
BEDFORD – Lawrence County residents who have considered running for a local government office are invited to a free public workshop designed to explain the process, requirements, and positions up f...
City of Bloomington Utilities issues precautionary Boil Order
December 1, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Due to a main break 54 addresses on West Woodmere Way, West Woodmere Court, South Woodmere Place, and West Woodhaven Drive are under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until 10...
Warning signs stolen; Crews prepared for winter weather
December 1, 2025
BEDFORD – Lawrence County motorists are advised to use extreme caution when traveling over the Stumphole Bridge on Stumphole Bridge Road. Lawrence County Highway crews are actively working to re...
New program turns community service into warmth for Lawrence County residents
December 1, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County Community Corrections has launched a new initiative that is converting community service hours into essential resources for vulnerable residents: free firewood. The p...
Police Log: December 1, 2025
December 1, 2025
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – November 30 6:15 p.m. George E. Haynes, 54, Bedford, wanted on a warrant for failure to appear Incidents – December 1 1...
Mental health experts warn of “Relapse Season” as winter and holiday stress converge
December 1, 2025
NATIONWIDE — As days grow shorter and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) cases climb, clinicians from AddictionResource.net are issuing a strong warning that the unique pressures of winter and the h...
Purdue lands in global top 10 of interdisciplinary sciences rankings
December 1, 2025
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University, which has maintained a strategic focus on research combined with years of commitment to people and facilities, ranks No. 10 globally for research excellence in t...