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An Indiana State Police Trooper and two Bicknell Police Officers received a “Lifesaving Award” Friday for their involvement in saving the life of a Bicknell resident in February. The three were

A Lawrence County native will be heading to the prestigious Oxford University this summer through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities’ Best Semester program. Sumner native Torri

    The Red Hill Unit 10 School Board met in regular session Thursday evening. Unit 10 School Superintendent Jakie Walker reported to the board that a new funding formula has freed up an extra

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Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced six regions as finalists for the 2018 Stellar Communities Program Thursday. Among the finalists was A Region Plus, comprised of the cities of

Citizens National Bank of Albion announced the addition of two new members to their board of directors. Dr. Lawrence Speir and Davis Messman have been named to the board. Speir lives in Albion

One person was killed and another was injured in a reported double shooting west of Oaktown Wednesday night. Authorities did a welfare check at 3386 East Cardinal Road. They arrived and found 56

A Vincennes man was arrested following a drug bust at Saint Clair Apartments in the 200-block of Saint Clair. Vincennes Police found evidence of alleged cocaine and marijuana dealing in the

   The Lawrence County Board met in regular session Wednesday afternoon. The County Board accepted the resignation of Jess Angle as EMA Director. Angle had been EMA Director since 2005. The

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