Articles tagged as: Lawrence County
August 28, 2023
Sheriff: Man held in Lawrence County jail dies after possible seizure
A man being held at the Lawrence County jail died over the weekend.
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office reported Sunday that Damien Pinnick, 38, “died of an apparent medical event” a day earlier.
Read MoreThe Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office reported Sunday that Damien Pinnick, 38, “died of an apparent medical event” a day earlier.
November 9, 2022
Spring Mill State Park Inn will be closing next week for renovations
Starting next week Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell will close its inn for renovations. The renovations are set to start Nov. 19 and end in 2024.
Read MoreJune 6, 2022
Ex-employee at Lawrence County jail accused of assisting wanted person
Two former Lawrence County jail employees are facing charges over separate incidents after an investigation by the Indiana State Police.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2022
Lawrence County group receives education, workforce training grant
A group in rural southwest Indiana was recently selected to participate in a national workforce development program. The Lawrence County Workforce Coalition aims to increase education and job pathways for rural, low-income residents.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2018
Region's Persimmon Pride On Display At Annual Festival
The fruit is so beloved in Southern Indiana that there's an entire festival dedicated to persimmons. The weeklong event includes a pageant, carnival rides and baking contests.
Read MoreMay 29, 2018
Tower Will Help Reintroduce Bald Eagles To Life In The Wild
Wildlife specialists, Duke Energy workers and volunteers are building a 15-foot-tall tower in southern Indiana to reintroduce injured bald eagles to the wild.
Read MoreApril 12, 2018
Southern Indiana Officials Helping Pay For School Officers
The plan calls for full-time officers at Bedford North Lawrence High School and three middle schools
Read MoreNovember 6, 2017
EF2 Tornado Among 4 Twisters Hitting Indiana
The tornado covered 31 miles Sunday in eastern Indiana's Delaware, Blackford and Jay counties before crossing the state line and ending west of Celina, Ohio.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2017
Scott Co. Doctor: Syringe Exchanges Shouldn't Be Politicized
Scott County opened the state's first syringe exchange program in 2015 after then-Governor Mike Pence declared a public health emergency.
Read MoreJune 7, 2017
Holcomb Seeks Federal Disaster Loans For 9 Counties
The governor is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration for disaster loans that could help recovery from flooding that started in late May.
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