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Lawrence County officials tackle winter storm; Highway and EMA provide updates
December 16, 2025
BEDFORD – As Lawrence County emerges from a series of winter storms, county commissioners and department heads met Tuesday to address road safety, emergency responses, and the procurement of essent...
Shawswick VFD requests $65K ambulance contract; Commissioners table vote over funding concerns
December 16, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, Inc. (SVFFA) presented a $65,000 annual contract to the Lawrence County Commissioners on Tuesday morning to continue providing amb...
Campbellsburg couple arrested after infant exposed to illegal drugs
December 16, 2025
CAMPBELLSBURG — A husband and wife from Campbellsburg are facing felony charges following a nearly two-month investigation into the near-fatal drug exposure of their 10-month-old child. On Monda...
Lawrence County Veterans urged to file for property tax deductions before year-end deadline
December 16, 2025
BEDFORD— As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough is issuing a final call during the commissioners meeting this morning for local disabled vet...
Lawrence County switches insurance providers to secure significant savings
December 16, 2025
BEDFORD – During Tuesday morning’s regular meeting, the Lawrence County Commissioners moved to change the county’s long-standing insurance provider, citing a substantial difference in cost as t...
Indiana 211: Connecting Hoosiers to holiday support and essential resources
December 16, 2025
INDIANA – As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals, toy assistance, winter shelter, or...
Bridgestone issues recall for Firestone Destination tires due to tread separation risk
December 16, 2025
INDIANA– Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) has announced a safety recall affecting specific light vehicle tires, citing a manufacturing defect that could lead to tread separation and an in...
Greenfield man arrested in Bedford on felony sexual misconduct charges
December 16, 2025
BEDFORD – A multi-agency operation led by the Indiana State Police resulted in the arrest of a Greenfield man on Monday following an investigation into sexual misconduct involving a minor. Detec...
The Tree City USA and Tree Campus application window is now open
December 16, 2025
INDIANA – Tree City USA is an annual national recognition program designed by the Arbor Day Foundation to raise awareness of the value of community trees, set foundational standards for communi...
GasBuddy: National average to reach $2.79 on Christmas Day
December 16, 2025
INDIANA — Holiday travelers are in for a welcome gift at the pump this year. According to a report released today by GasBuddy®, the national average for a gallon of gasoline is expected to land ne...