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State Board of Accounts finds Staggs did not deposit more than $70,000 in utility receipts
OOLITIC—The Town of Oolitic has received the State Board of Accounts Special Investigation Report into former Town Clerk-Treasuerer Jessica Staggs’s handling of town funds. According to the report, they have forwarded the information to the Indiana Attorney General and Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office so that charges can be...
Bedford Golden Corral will honor veterans on July 4th
BEDFORD – Since 1988, the Bedford Golden Corral has honored veterans with a complimentary breakfast on July 4th. In 1988, they dedicated a monument along with one of the largest flag displays in Lawrence County. On Thursday morning, at 8:30 a.m., veterans, their families, and community members can attend...
Shoals Prepares for Annual Catfish Festival: Road Closures and Event Highlights
The town of Shoals is gearing up for the annual catfish festival. Intersections of Water Street and 2nd, Intersection of Main and Hwy 50, Intersections of High and Water, and Intersection of Main and 1st will be closed as of 5 p.m. today for the annual event. Please help spread the word as you enjoy this year’s celebration. Remember the Hog show this Saturday, presented by ABATE of Indiana and the Razor 94.5fm? The bike show will be in the Jay-C parking lot from noon to 7 p.m. after the parade on Saturday, with prizes awarded, music, a hog roast, an art auction, and much more.
The extension office will get new air conditioning unit, Williams Covered Bridge certified
BEDFORD – The commissioner approved replacing the air-conditioning unit at the Lawrence County Purdue Extension office. The commissioners agreed to pay Meadows Heating/MHC Generators $7,200. The current Trane 3.5-ton air conditioner will be replaced with a Carrier 14-seer air conditioner and a new case coil. The current ductwork, thermostat,...
A neighborhood of 27 single-family, owner-occupied homes for individuals and families is being built in French Lick
FRENCH LICK – The French Lick Resort, the Town of French Lick, and its Redevelopment Commission, in partnership with the Orange County Economic Development Partnership, are developing a neighborhood of 27 single-family, owner-occupied homes for individuals and families who live and work in Orange County. READI funds, $1,750,000, were...
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