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Scott Co. Animal Shelter Adoptable Pets, July 30, 2024
Phone: 812-752-7500 Email: kjbarger@hotmail.com For Adoption or Pet Information: pet_info@hsscottcountyin.com For Volunteer or Donation Questions: want_to_help@hsscottcountyin.com For All Other Questions or Comments: comments@hsscottcounty. Hours. Mon.- Closed. Tues.- 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. Wed.- 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. Thurs.- 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. Fri.- 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. Sat.- 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Sun.- Closed.
Monroe County property transfers: July 30
Property transfers filed at the Monroe County Assessor’s Office. Information includes property address, seller, buyer, sale price and date of sale. Names may reflect representatives of buyers and sellers. June 20 3415 W. Vernal Pike, Bloomington; the estate of Nancy Melvin of Bedford sold to Jay Lin of Bargersville; $150,000; June 20. ...
East Chicago drops 'welcoming city' ordinance in response to Rokita lawsuit
The City of East Chicago repealed its so-called "welcoming city" ordinance in response to a lawsuit filed earlier this month by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, who was recently given new authority to challenge municipalities that become sanctuaries for unauthorized immigrants. Rokita has also sued Monroe County for the same reason. "Due to the...
Increase in medical incidents this year at Boogie, Recreational Park, gearing up for XC Amateur National Championship
SPRINGVILLE – There was an increase in medical incidents at the 44th Annual “ABATE Celebrates America-themed” Boogie. Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Lauchauer said, “We had an unusually high number of emergency medical incidents during the ABATE Boogie. We had to fly one person out after an incident outside the Recreational Park.”
Bartholomew County Historical Society opens new fashion exhibit
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Historical Society hosts the grand opening of its new exhibit, “Out of the Wardrobe: The Clothing of Bartholomew County’s Past” this Thursday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. BCHS also has a new art installation by Chris Newlund. The expansive exhibit...
Commissioners remember Deputy Brenten Trueblood
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners held a moment of silence Tuesday morning in memory of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brenten Scotler Trueblood. Deputy Trueblood, 25, was killed after crashing his motorcycle on State Road 445 west of I-69 ramp on Saturday, July 27. Officers responded to...
High heat and storm risks continue
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Bedford North Lawrence High School is celebrating 50 years of excellence
BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence High School is celebrating 50 years of excellence. In 1974, a community joined seven high schools to become Bedford North Lawrence High School. Each of the seven points on the iconic star represents one of these schools. As officials kick off the 50th Anniversary...
Bedford North Lawrence All Sports Passes are on sale now
BEDFORD—Bedford North Lawrence Athletics’ 2024-2025 All Sports Passes are on sale now in the athletics department. Student passes are $25, military and veteran passes are $75, individual passes are $115, and couple passes are $175. You can also purchase ALL SPORTS PASS in the Athletic Office or any...
Alumni BNL band members invited to join Marching Stars for 50th Anniversary event
BEDFORD – In celebration of Bedford North Lawrence’s 50th anniversary, the Marching Stars invite all marching band alumni to join them on the field for Homecoming on September 20, 2024. This event will be all day, with rehearsal tentatively beginning at noon. Students will rehearse with alumni only...
Adam Yates new athletic director at BNL
BEDFORD – Adam Yates had been named the new athletic director at Bedford North Lawrence High School. Yates is excited to continue BNL Athletics’ excellence. He is committed to all students, athletes, and coaches. Yates has served as a BNL teacher and assistant Athletic director for the past...
Largest Indiana antiques and vintage market returns to Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds
Indiana's largest antique and vintage market is back at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. The market is in its 39th year and has become a popular destination for collectors and thrifters. The market will feature 125 vendors covering five acres at each monthly market selling furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories, pottery,...
The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session on Thursday
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community School Board of Trustees will meet in executive session on Thursday, August 1. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Community Schools Central Office at 441 North 8th Street. The board will meet to discuss the job performance evaluation of individual...
Tickets on sale for Bedford Chamber annual dinner
BEDFORD – A Bedford native and retired United States Army colonel will be the keynote speaker at the Bedford Chamber’s 108th annual dinner Aug. 15 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds Expo Hall. Andrew “Coby” Short will deliver “A Perspective on Service, Teamwork, and Partnerships.”. Short...
IPS ‘Back to School Nights’ prepares students for new school year
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Public Schools has turned many of its schools into one-stop shops this month that enable kids to thrive inside and outside the classroom. James Russell Lowell Montessori hosted one of the district’s “Back to School Nights” on the eve of the new school year, which starts on Thursday. Chandrel Downs’ two […]
WF Meyers receives abatement on $669K equipment investment
BEDFORD—The Bedford City Council approved a tax abatement of $669,000 for WF Meyers’ personal property investment this month. WF Meyers is a family-owned business with more than 100 years of specializing in diamond tooling and machinery for the stone industry. Located at 1008 13th Street, the company employs a team of craftsmen, engineers, designers, and production workers.
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