News across Lawrence County
Orleans Fall Town-Wide Clean Up Scheduled for October 5–10
ORLEANS — The Town of Orleans has announced that its annual Fall Town-Wide Clean Up will take place from Monday, October 5 through Saturday, October...
Applications open for 2027 House Republican Internship Program
Applications are now open for the 2027 House Republican Internship Program. Hear from a press secretary, a policy analyst, and a legislative assistant who discuss...
Two hospitalized following Sunday evening stabbing on 17th Street in Bedford
BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department is investigating an active battery with a weapon incident that left two people hospitalized with apparent stab wounds on...
Orleans finalizes plans for 18th Annual Fall Fun Fest
ORLEANS — The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is putting the final touches on plans for the upcoming 18th Annual Fall Fun Fest, set to bring...
Senators Banks, King introduce bipartisan bill to improve veterans’ access to high-cost prescription medication in state homes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to high-cost prescription drugs for veterans living in state veterans’...
ISP Troopers participate in national competition
COLUMBUS, OH – Two Indiana State Police Troopers represented their department last week during the 2nd Annual Top Trooper Competition hosted by the Ohio Highway Patrol. ...
FEMA approves over $111 million in disaster relief as Indiana Recovery continues; October deadline nears
INDIANA — Federal disaster assistance for Hoosiers recovering from severe August storms and flooding has topped $111 million, according to the latest recovery update released...
Indiana gas prices drop 13.7 cents to $3.87 per gallon over past week
INDIANA — Average gasoline prices in Indiana fell 13.7 cents per gallon over the past week, bringing the state average to $3.87 per gallon, according...
Washington Township Fire Department secures loaner heavy rescue truck following on-duty electrical fire
WASHINGTON — The Washington Township Fire Department has added a temporary replacement vehicle to its fleet to maintain full operational readiness after its primary heavy...
Classic country duo Alyssa & Wayne Brewer to perform ‘Forever George & Tammy’ at Mitchell Opera House
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Opera House will host Nashville-based husband-and-wife country music duo Alyssa & Wayne Brewer on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, for a live...
Police Log: September 28, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 27 Incidents – September 28 Incidents – September 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – September 28 Incidents –...
City of Bedford announces Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford Utilities Department has released its tentative fall maintenance schedule for municipal fire hydrant flushing. Crew members will flush main...