WAKO News
The Lawrence County Board met in regular monthly session Wednesday at the Lawrence County Courthouse. They received a recap of the eclipse day activity here in the county and James Calvert with the Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) summarized it as successful with no major mishaps or incidents. The Board approved the appointment of Keith Fisher to a three year term on the Lawrence Allison Fire Protection District (LAFPD). Also approved were the appointments of James W Perrott, Rob Andrews and Bruce Jones to terms on the Christy Fire Protection District. They did move to accept the resignations of Terry Andrews and Jess Angle from the E-911 Board and approved the appointments of Trent Masterson and James Calvert to fill their unexpired terms. The bids for the county 2024 township motor fuel tax maintenence program were presented and approved from county highway superintendent Aaron Mefford. It was also noted that Mark Chamness is retiring May 2nd as Lawrence County Animal Control Officer with Tim Wolfe officially taking over duties then.
New round of funding for EV charging stations through IDOT
Arrest in Olney double homicide
Buerster elected to National Sigma Phi Board of Directors
Change of venue granted for Valentine murder trial
One in custody in Richland County double homicide
Garth Brooks announces The Blame It All On My Roots Tour kicking off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Lawrence County (Illinois) man dies from fireworks accident
Wabash General Hospital recognized among hospitals patients would highly recommend
IDOT warns of pavement failures during hot weather
Lawrence County Veterans Commission formation moves forward
Lawrence County Jail temporarily closed
$22 million Fourth of July water roller coaster coming to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
ISDA Launches IMAGE Cost-Share Program for southwest Indiana producers
July 4th: Red Cross offers safety tips for a harmless holiday
