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The Lawrence County Memorial Hospital Primary Care Clinic has been recognized as one of the top practices in the United States. The award comes from Lilypad, a Maine-based analytics firm formed in

The Red Hill Unit #10 Board of Education met Thursday in regular session and were updated by Superintendent Jakie Walker on the district status regarding COVID-19 since the holidays ended. He

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,979 new and probable cases of coronavirus across the state Thursday with 123 additional deaths. The latest Lawrence County Health Department

Probable cause was found Thursday during preliminary hearing to hold a Richland County man charged with murder in the deaths of two women for trial. 60 year old Richard Mattox of Dundas appeared

Lawrenceville Police investigated a two vehicle collision Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Jefferson Street. Around 10 a.m. a 2003 GMC Yukon being driven by Elisabeth Adkins of Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville Police Thursday arrested 25 year old Crinyon Frazier of Lawrenceville on charges of Criminal Trespass to a Residence and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was taken to

The Petrolia Water District has informed WAKO News that the boil order started one week ago has now been lifted. It was imposed last Friday January 15th and covered the area starting at the old

The Illinois Eastern Community College District #529 continued to prioritize safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Trustees Tuesday in Fairfield approved various modifications

The Lawrence Unit #20 Board of Education was updated Wednesday on the battle against COVID-19 in the district schools since re-opening for in-person instruction. Superintendent Doug Daugherty also

The Lawrence County Board met in regular session Wednesday and received an update on COVID-19 response in the county from Lawrence County Health Department Administrator Amy Marley. She detailed