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The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,451 new cases of coronavirus across the state Wednesday with 40 new deaths as the numbers continue to rise. The Lawrence County Health Department

Reports out of neighboring Crawford County indicate that a Lawrence County man has been arrested and implicated in the disappearance of his brother there. Robert Clay of Bridgeport was taken into

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested 29 year old Jared Deckard of Bridgeport on charges of Theft and Unlawful Possession of Weapons (Felon). He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail

Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes has announced the launch of a new health podcast. It is called “Good Samaritan Healthcast.” Listeners can subscribe to the podcast through most

The city of Vincennes distributed $100,000 in grant funding to 7 local food pantries as part of the ORCA COVID-19 Response Program grant. The reimbursable grant monies will allow them to expand

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,989 new confirmed cases of coronavirus across Illinois Tuesday with 15 new deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reported 20 positive

Illinois State Police District 12 out of Effingham has announced they will be conducting Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Lawrence and neighboring Crawford County during the month

Lawrenceville Police investigated a two vehicle collision Tuesday at 1305 State Street. Around 1:45 p.m. a 2016 Jeep Utility being driven by Ashley Majors of Mt Carmel was backing from a parking

Local and area authorities in southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana are on the lookout for a wanted Crawford County man. Robinson Police report that Dean Clay is being sought after he

Officials with the May Chapel Cemetery in Lawrence County have informed WAKO News that a fall cleanup will take place the first week in September. All items will be removed. Anyone wishing to take