News in Lawrence
Lawrence launches program to support traumatized students
The city government of Lawrence, Indiana, is launching the Handle with Care program to notify schools when students experience traumatic incidents so that educators can provide necessary support.
Education
Community workout, The Hill 317, to debut 5K run
LAWRENCE, Ind. — The Hill 317, a popular health and fitness community workout, has announced a 5K run in the city of Lawrence in August. “The energy is just going to carry over,” said founder Brandon Beasley. The Hill, which has partnered with Nike to develop opportunities for…
Local Sports
Indy’s vehicle tax stalled. What about Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport and Speedway?
Beech Grove may opt for an annual $25 fee to give residents a break.
Government & Civic
Mayor Deb Whitfield announces campaign for re-election
Still Time. Still Delivering. Standing on a record of measurable accomplishments and a vision for Lawrence’s future, Mayor Deb Whitfield today announced her campaign for re-election, inviting residents to continue […]
Government & Civic
Get a free backpack at Lawrence’s Back to School Celebration
The event will be noon to 2 p.m. July 19 at Lawrence Community Park.
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Lawrence by the numbers
- Area
- 20.15 sq mi (52.18 km²), 0.1 sq mi water
- Median age
- 34.3
- Households
- 19,579
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $74,022
- Median house value
- $230,100
- Office
- EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
- Address
- 9001 E 59TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46216