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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

The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 4,882 new and probable cases of coronavirus across the state with 107 additional deaths. One of those reported in neighboring Richland

Lawrenceville Police Wednesday arrested 27 year old Cody Correll of Lawrenceville on a charge of Domestic Battery. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being held pending bond.

The City of Mt Carmel has announced 5 appointments to the Mt Carmel Airport Board this week. They are Kenneth Wood, Jake Brian, George Beckerman, Barry Buchanon and Tom Robbins. The airport is

The Knox County Indiana Commissioners Tuesday announced the formation of an 8 person committee looking into the construction of a new county correctional facility and jail addition. Appointments to

The Lawrence Public Library Board met in regular session Tuesday evening at the library located on 12th Street in downtown Lawrenceville. They were updated by Director Dianne Brumley on the

The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there were 4,318 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday across the state with 33 deaths. The latest Lawrence County Health Department figures show there

Vincennes Police have announced they are looking for public help in their investigation into the recent passing of counterfeit money. The department has posted photos of two men and their vehicle

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,385 new cases of coronavirus across the state Monday with 50 additional deaths. The latest Lawrence County Health Department figures show 14 new

Kindergarten registration for Parkside School in Unit 20 is being planned. Children who will be 5 years of age and older by September 1st of 2021 are eligible to start kindergarten next school