WAKO News
Lawrence County has a new position created to help with emergency preparedness in the future. The county board Wednesday after a 5 minute executive session voted unanimously to reinstate the position of Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Assistant Director and appointed James Calvert to fill it. They also approved the appointment of Joe Thompson to fill the expired term of Joe Padgett on the Denison Fire Protection District Board through 2025. Also getting approved was the bid of approximately $1.29 million from Samron Midwest Contracting of Murphysboro, Ill to construct new approaches and a new bridge over Eagle Branch Creek on the Applegate Road.
FOUND ! ! Silver Alert: Kipton (Kip) Harris, 16, of Rochester
Silver Alert for Rochester Teen
First Federal Savings Bank named a Five Star Member of the IBA
IDEM introduces new “Local Air Quality Advisory” for short‑term conditions
Indiana Governor Mike Braun extends suspension of gas tax
Letter Carriers' Food Drive this Saturday
Pulaski County Tribe 'Art in the Park' event this Saturday in Winamac
Cops Cycling for Survivors to honor more than 300 Indiana officers during 25th annual ride
