Lawrence County, IN

BEDFORD – A Bedford woman was arrested after a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputy stopped her vehicle for several traffic violations. According to a probable cause affidavit, 30-year-old Tammy Nicholson drove her vehicle across the fog line and then made a turn and failed to signal her turn onto 16th Street.

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on a warrant on drug charges after an Indiana State Police trooper stopped a vehicle that was traveling north on State Road 37 for speeding. The trooper identified the driver as 32-year-old Curtis Mitchell. There was also a female passenger in the vehicle.

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested after a warrant was issued for his arrest on a charge of domestic battery. Police arrested 30-year-old Cody East. According to a probable cause affidavit, on May 23, a family member reported East had injured a woman at a home in the 990 block of High Water Road.

Three Lawrence County men and 17 Mercer County residents are among 25 facing federal narcotics charges, the U.S. Attorney reported at a news conference Wednesday. Three Lawrence County men and 17 Mercer County residents are among 25 facing federal narcotics charges, the U.S. Attorney reported at a news conference Wednesday.

BEDFORD – Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US 50 East and State Road 446 Wednesday afternoon. The accident was reported at 1:04 p.m. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies, first responders from Bedford Fire Department and Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department and an IU Health Hospital ambulance crew responded. A StatFlight medical helicopter landed at the scene.

BEDFORD – A Bedford man and woman were arrested Tuesday night after Bedford Police officers went to a home in the 400 block of Forestview Drive to arrest a man wanted on outstanding warrants. Police arrested 21-year-old Shanda Tipton and 27-year-old Kevan Bugh on charges of possession of meth, unlawful...

LAWRENCE CO. – Bedford Indiana is known as the Limestone Capital of the World. Limestone from Bedford has been used to build numerous famous buildings in the United States and across the world such as the Empire State Building. It has also been used in sculptures and building facades with famous architectural designs.

BEDFORD – State Road 446 is closed at the intersection of US 50 East after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection. One lane of US 50 East is also closed, but traffic is moving slowly. The accident was reported at 1:05 p.m. One person was ejected from a vehicle and...

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is pleased to announce the hiring of their newest deputy. Calvin S. Callahan was sworn in on Monday, June 14, by the Honorable Judge Nathan Nikirk in Lawrence Circuit Court.

Lawrence County has administered more than 32,539 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of June 14, according to data from the Indiana Department of Health. That's up 1% from the previous week's tally of 32,075 COVID-19 doses administered. In Lawrence County, 36% of people living in Lawrence County are fully...

11:35 p.m. Angela Root, 46, Bedford, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of meth and issued a citation for driving while driver’s license suspended. Incidents – June 16. 5:20 a.m. Request for an officer at Ascension St. Vincent Dunn Hospital. 6:57 a.m. Request for an officer at...

BEDFORD — Computer users beware: A scam is circulating in Lawrence County and southern Indiana bilking hundreds of dollars, if not more, from people. Rick Yaney, owner of Hoosier PC, 1220 I St., Suite 5, said he has seen an increase in calls from computer users who have been the victim of such scams, some of them unaware they were scammed.

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Community Foundation awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry funds $1,500 to aid in hunger relief efforts. These funds will be used to pay processing fees on livestock donated to agencies serving food-insecure residents within Lawrence County. According to Feeding America, approximately 6,000 Lawrence County residents regularly...

BEDFORD – Mount Pleasant Road is closed at Shandell Drive and Broomsage Road after a dump truck got into power lines. The incident was reported at 8:27 a.m. The road will be closed for an undetermined amount of time. Motorists are encouraged to take an alternative route. Lawrence County Sheriff’s...

MITCHELL – A Columbus man was arrested Thursday after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies were requested to a home on Lawrenceport and Hollace Chastain roads after a report of a domestic fight and a male taking off in a woman’s green Ford Explorer. As a deputy turned onto Lawrenceport Road...

Carol Ann Abbott, 76, of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at her residence. She was born August 24, 1944, in Lawrence County to Robert and Catherine (Hopkins) Ratliff. She married Harold “Jim” Abbott on Dec. 15, 1967, and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2018. Carol was a graduate of Mitchell High School, class of 1962. She retired from the Mitchell Community School System and had previously worked at Travelers Radio and TV Corp. and Sarkes Tarzian in Bloomington. She was of the Christian faith.

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) Board of Directors awarded Boost Grants totaling $18,450 to eleven organizations through the 2021 LCCF Open Grant Cycle. “We’re excited to announce our first Boost Grants,” Lisa Starr, CFP Finance and Grants Officer shared. “These grants offer expanded flexibility for smaller projects...

BEDFORD – A 14-year-old boy was arrested on a charge of sexual battery. According to Bedford Police Chief Terry Moore, officers were requested to investigate a possible sexual child abuse case by the Department of Child Services after they received a complaint from the victim’s mother. “Our detectives met with...

INDIANA – Indiana gas prices have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.03 a gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Gas prices in Indiana are 6.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 94.6 cents per gallon...

INDIANA – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today awarded 101 Indiana companies and organizations with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community, and the state. Recognized in Lawrence County was Steele’s Barbershop for 112 year of service. “I’m...