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The Lawrence County Rock Club’s 59th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show was a hit
BEDFORD—The 59th annual Lawrence County Rock Club Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show was held June 21-23, 2024, in Bedford. It dazzled enthusiasts with rare minerals, exquisite fossils, and gemstones. Attendees enjoyed demonstrations, kids’ activities, and talks from experts. The event featured diverse exhibits and sales, making it a haven for collectors and hobbyists alike. It continued its tradition of showcasing Earth’s geological wonders.
Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show a rockhound's playground
Bloomington residents Julie Harries and Mary Kate Oreovicz checked out necklaces Friday at the African Imports booth at the 59th Annual Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show. Harries said they "look for (Bagai Saho's booth) every year" when they visit the gem show. This year's event was Friday, Saturday and...
Trustees for Lawrence County Independent Schools will meet in work and regular sessions on Thursday
BEDFORD – The Board of Trustees for Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS) will meet in a work session on Thursday, June 27, at 5:00 p.m. A. German American Bank – Health Insurance Renewal. III. ADJOURN. The Board of Trustees will meet in regular session following at 6:00 p.m.
Candidates file for school board trustee positions
LAWRENCE CO. – Thursday, June 20, was the last day for candidates for the School Board to file to run in the general election for North Lawrence Community Schools and Mitchell Community Schools. School board races are non-partisan seats, and each board member serves four-year terms. Candidates for each...
Teen arrested after threatening man and his dogs with knife
BEDFORD – Braxton Turpen, 18, Bedford, is facing a charge of intimidation with a deadly weapon after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting Turpen had threatened him and his dogs with a knife. Officer Thomas Porter and Sergeant Robin Compton responded to a...
Police serve an arrest warrant and found 65 grams of meth
HELTONVILLE – A Heltonville woman is facing charges of dealing and possession of meth after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies on Wednesday, June 19 went to a home in the 100 block of Railroad Street to arrest 29-year-old Brittany Carter on a warrant to revoke her probation. Captain...
Man punches his boyfriend in the face during a domestic dispute, is arrested
BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing domestic battery charges after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to Sugar Hill Addition Road at 6:47 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18. A male reported his ex-boyfriend, 26-year-old Kody Inman, had hit him. Police say the male caller was sitting in...
Two were imprisoned after violating terms of probation
BEDFORD – Two Bloomington residents are imprisoned after Lawrence County Superior Court Judge Robert Cline revoked their probations. Glenda Smith, 44, of Bloomington, was sentenced to prison after she failed to comply with the terms of her probation. Smith pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of meth on...
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