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Man arrested after police find marijuana and pills in a lunchbox
BEDFORD – A Mitchell man was arrested on Thursday, May 16, on drug charges after a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputy stopped his vehicle for a traffic violation. Richard Simmerman, 52, Mitchell, was arrested on charges of possession of a legend drug, possession of marijuana, and operating a vehicle while never receiving a driver’s license.
Groom arrested after fight over alleged flirting at wedding reception led to guest being shot: Police
It was a wedding reception no guest is likely soon to forget — especially the Indiana man who was shot at it. The post Groom arrested after fight over alleged flirting at wedding reception led to guest being shot: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.
Man arrested after stealing woman’s debit card over gambling debts
BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing fraud and theft charges after police say he stole from his ex-girlfriend. On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 1:22 p.m. a woman came to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department and spoke to Sgt. Robin Compton. She reported her ex-boyfriend Marvin York, 47, of Bedford, had obtained her Chase debit card without her permission and attempted to purchase a gift card in the sum of $727.85 on the vanillagift.com website on February 6, 2024.
Police Log: May 24, 2024
6:25 p.m. Aaron Land, 30, Bedford, Possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia, criminal mischief. 7:29 p.m. Danny McCloud, 54, Bedford, Public intoxication, invasion of privacy. Incidents- May 23. 12:13 a.m. Traffic violation at State Road 37 and 5th Street. 12:26 a.m. Traffic violation at State Road 37 and Dixie Highway.
Bedford man places Apple Air Tag in woman’s vehicle tracking her moves, is arrested
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on a warrant after he violated a protective order by spying on a woman. Police arrested 23-year-old Daniel Watterson on charges of resisting law enforcement, invasion of privacy, unlawful surveillance. On May 5, 2024, at 10:40 p.m., Deputy Clifford Pruett responded to...
Town of Orleans surpasses all requirements
ORLEANS—The Town of Orleans Utilities is happy to report that the city’s drinking water was excellent again in 2023. Rigorous testing revealed that the drinking water again surpasses all federal, state, and local regulations. Copies of the 2023 Water Quality Report are now available upon request from the...
Come to the 4-H Entomology Workshop at Avoca Park
AVOCA- Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of the insect kingdom? Purdue Extension Lawrence County invites bug enthusiasts of all ages to join us for an enthralling Entomology Workshop on June 2, 2024. Led by an Indiana State Fair competitor renowned for their expertise in the 4-H Entomology Project:...
It's your business: The Mill expands Code/IT Academy to Daviess, Dubois, Orange counties
Next month, The Mill’s Code/IT Academy, an emerging key component of Indiana’s tech education landscape, will broaden its reach from three to six counties. This expansion reflects the Academy’s ongoing commitment to fostering accessible, high-quality tech education across the region. Started four years ago with a $100,000...
Bloomington man accused of murder after Lawrence County shooting death
Two men who had been living in Bloomington are under arrest in Lawrence County in connection with a Saturday morning shooting that left a Bedford man dead and a Mitchell man seriously wounded. The incident happened about 10:30 a.m. May 18 in the 500 block of Sunny Acres Lane, which...
Sign up now for free 4-H Steam Camp
BEDFORD- Superior STEAM is a year-long youth development program dedicated to teaching. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) through FIRST® Robotics and. other hands-on lessons, activities, and competitions. Superior STEAM was founded in 2019 to. give kids ages 6-18 the opportunity to learn personal and technical skills through...
Registration is Open for the Boys & Girls of Lawrence County’s new Mitchell Community Schools site
MITCHELL – Registration is OPEN for the Boys & Girls of Lawrence County’s new Mitchell Community Schools site. After-school care will begin at Mitchell Junior High School for 4th-8th grade on Monday, August 5th. Membership is FREE, thanks to a generous donor. Be one of the first 50...
Ridgeway throws no-hitter as Sullivan beats Mitchell 10-0 in sectional championship
VINCENNES – Mitchell’s 23-24 season ended on Wednesday at the hands of Sullivan, who put them away in the 2A Sectional 47 championship game to claim the crown for the second consecutive year. The Golden Arrows were victorious in shutout fashion, besting the Bluejackets 10-0, behind a dominant...
Police Log: May 23, 2024
12:55 a.m. Traffic stop at 16th Street and James Avenue. A citation was issued for expired license plates. 12:59 a.m. 911 call investigation in the 400 block of Victorian. 1:13 a.m. Traffic stop at John Williams Boulevard and Beech Street. 2:06 a.m. Traffic stop in the 1000 block of L...
Orleans Town Square Park Summertime Use Reminders
ORLEANS – As summertime approaches, more people use the historic Orleans Town Square Park (Congress Square). The Orleans Police Department would like to remind park patrons to be courteous to other park patrons and respect the park grounds by putting trash and litter in its proper place and using one of the many trash receptacles throughout the park.
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