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LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD

The Lawrence County Board met in regular monthly session Wednesday afternoon at the courthouse in Lawrenceville. After a public hearing, they voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and also

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TWO MORE COUNTY BURN BANS

Two more area counties have now implemented outdoor burn bans due to the ongoing dry conditions and the threat of fire. The Gibson County Indiana Board of Commissioners have issued a burn ban

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SUMNER ARREST

Sumner Police Wednesday night arrested 59 year old Conrado Gurerrero of Sumner on a charge of Domestic Battery. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being held there pending a

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SUMNER CITY COUNCIL

The Sumner City Council met Tuesday at City Hall and approved the 2023-24 Tax Levy ordinance. They also approved a payment to Grunloh Buildings for work on the new city hall project. They also

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BRIDGEPORT CITY COUNCIL

The Bridgeport City Council met Tuesday night in regular session at City Hall. They received good news from Mayor Tyler Griffin. He announced that the city had come to a settlement with the

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