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The Vincennes City Police Department now has a new member. 23 year old Remington Langdon joined the force this week after being sworn in by Mayor Joe Yochum at the Board of Works meeting. His

The Lawrenceville City Council met Thursday evening and did approve the annual Tax Levy Ordinance of $535,600. a 4% increase from the previous year levy amount. Mayor David Courtney reported to the

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,286 new cases of coronavirus across the state Thursday with 27 new deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department report of new cases Thursday was

Three people were injured and hospitalized in a two vehicle collision Thursday morning in Jasper County. Illinois State Police say the mishap involved a 2021 Nissan Cargo Van being driven by 61

Lawrenceville Police have completed investigation into a recent two vehicle collision. It occured Wednesday in the 1100 block of State Street. Reports indicate that a 2015 Nissan being driven by

Bridgeport Police have arrested a local man. Taken into custody was 24 year old Jeffrey Metz of Lawrenceville on a charge of Forgery. No other arrest details were given in the report. Metz was

Record corn and soybean yields are being forecast for Illinois this year and it is expected to be a banner year for local and area farmers. In their latest monthly report, the National Agricultural

The Vincennes Board of Works and Safety has approved a contract with the Indiana Department of Transportation for the Main Street Phase II project. The approval was made with the recommendation of

The St Francisville City Council met Wednesday in regular session and were given a presentation from Midwest Meters on implementing a new water meter system in the future. The project could

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,413 new cases of coronavirus across the state Wednesday with 25 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reports there were 8 new