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The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 9,848 cases of coronavirus across the state Monday with 17 new deaths. Overall since the pandemic began, there have now been 2,077,260 cases of the

Lawrenceville Police investigated a two vehicle accident early Monday afternoon in the 1400 block of Lexington Avenue. Reports indicate that at around 1:15 p.m., a 2024 Pontiac being driven by

A southwestern Indiana shooting suspect has died. The Indiana State Police have reported the death of 70 year old Paul Wiltshire of New Harmony Monday morning at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was

Unlike surrounding counties in southeastern Illinois, unemployment rose from October to November here in Lawrence County. That according to the latest monthly figures released by the Illinois

The Knox County Sheriffs Department arrested a local man on multiple charges in Oaktown Monday morning. Reports indicate that deputies took 25 year old Thomas Miller of Oaktown into custody. He has

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department early Monday arrested 60 Jack Dowell of Bridgeport on a charge of Driving While Intoxicated (Alcohol). He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was

Good Samaritan Hospital employees this week once again continued a long tradition by purchasing Christmas gifts for needy children through the annual Giving Tree program. Through the program, gifts

The Vincennes Police Department has announced that it’s new K-9 officer officially began his duties this week. K-9 officer Boca made patrol rounds Tuesday with his handler K-9 Sergeant

State, area and local law enforcement authorities are once again warning about an increasing influx of counterfeit money in the hectic last days of shopping before Christmas. There are reports that

Santa Claus and Mrs Claus will be in Bridgeport Wednesday December 22nd for the 2nd annual Bridgeport Fire Protection District Santa Parade. They will ride through the city streets on the