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Lawrence County Commissioners review animal control ordinance, eye state law conflicts

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners convened a special meeting Tuesday morning to examine the county’s animal control ordinance, with Sheriff Greg Day, Judge Robert Cline, and Animal Control Officer Chad Hillenburg in attendance. The goal of the meeting, according to Commissioner President Rodney Fish, was to “come to a better understanding of the current animal control ordinance and the ability to utilize or, if need be, to readdress th…Lawrence County, Indiana · Lawrence County Read Article

Holiday World hangover? Mitchell woman blames fatigue for alleged Walmart theft

BEDFORD – A Mitchell woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly attempting to leave the Bedford Walmart without paying for nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise. According to an affidavit for probable cause filed by Officer Stuart Ratcliff of the Bedford Police Department, he was dispatched to the Walmart store at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025, about a female attempting to leave without paying for items. Upon arrival, …Bedford, Indiana · Bedford Read Article

Lawrence County pursues Next Generation 911 upgrade; Lauds Warming Shelter's heat wave efforts

BEDFORD – Lawrence County is moving towards a significant upgrade of its emergency communication infrastructure, with Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer leading the initiative to transition to a Next Generation 911 system. This modernization effort aims to enhance the speed, resilience, and capabilities of the county’s emergency services. Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a state-of-the-ar…Heatwaves · Bedford Read Article

Bunkum Valley Roofing awarded contract for Lawrence County Health Department roof replacement

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a bid from Bunkum Valley Roofing of Odon, Indiana, for $113,403 to replace the flat roof at the Lawrence County Health Department and the adjacent former Public Defenders’ office. According to Commissioner Jeff McKnight, the county received three bids for the project, with Bunkum Valley Roofing submitting the lowest offer. “It was significantly lower than the others,” McKnight stated, hig…Lawrence County, Indiana · Lawrence County Read Article

Lawrence County Highway Department grapples with repairs or replacement of historic bridge that remains closed

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder is leading a concentrated effort to tackle substantial bridge repairs. A critical priority for the Highway Department is Bridge 107, crossing over Spring Creek at State Road 58 and Armstrong Station Road. This historic bridge has been closed to traffic since June 19, 2025, after a safety inspection deemed its structural integrity compromised and unsafe for public use. Bridge 107 To f…Lawrence County, Indiana · Lawrence County Read Article

Bedford traffic stop ends in drug arrest after troopers uncover hidden cocaine

BEDFORD – A Muncie woman was arrested on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Lawrence County following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of suspected cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Indiana State Police Trooper Chance Humphrey, he was patrolling State Road 37 at approximately 6:30 p.m. when he observed a silver Honda SUV traveling south just north of the Avoca stoplight. A computer ch…Marijuana · Bedford Read Article

Warrant issued for Bedford man after overdose call leads to drug seizure

BEDFORD – An arrest warrant has been issued for Dennis Cody Mundy, 36, of Bedford, following an investigation that began with a reported overdose on March 17, 2025. Mundy is facing charges including possession of paraphernalia, possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, and possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe. According to an affidavit for probable cause filed by Officer Thomas Porter of the Lawrence County Police Department, he respond…Bedford, Indiana · Bedford Read Article

Woman facing theft charges after Dollar General shoplifting incident

BEDFORD – A woman is facing theft charges following an alleged shoplifting incident at the Dollar General store on State Road 37 in Lawrence County on Saturday, May 17, 2025. According to an affidavit for probable cause filed by Deputy Travis Atchison of the Lawrence County Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Dollar General at approximately 10:55 a.m. after the store manager reported witnessing a female shoplifting. Jasmine Gates…Dollar General · Bedford Read Article

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Lawrence County Commissioners review animal control ordinance, eye state law conflicts

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Lawrence County pursues Next Generation 911 upgrade; Lauds Warming Shelter's heat wave efforts

Bunkum Valley Roofing awarded contract for Lawrence County Health Department roof replacement

Lawrence County Highway Department grapples with repairs or replacement of historic bridge that remains closed

Bedford traffic stop ends in drug arrest after troopers uncover hidden cocaine

Warrant issued for Bedford man after overdose call leads to drug seizure

Woman facing theft charges after Dollar General shoplifting incident