LAWRENCE, Ind. — Known to many in Indiana as the site of a former military base, the City of Lawrence has its share of history. In fact, reminders of it are easy to find all throughout the community — even inside its government center.

“We wanted everyone in Lawrence to understand where we came from,” said Mayor Deborah Whitfield.

A legacy wall of the city’s past mayors is the first greeting to visitors inside the building. Mayor Whitfield said the wall serves as inspiration not only for where the city has been, but also where it’s headed.

“I’m here on an assignment, and my assignment is to take this time to bring pride to the City of Lawrence,” said Whitfield.

It’s an assignment Whitfield said she isn’t taking lightly. Only having been mayor for two years, Whitfield said the City is h

See Full Page