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LAWRENCEVILLE ARRESTS

Lawrenceville Police made 2 arrests this week for Theft Under $500. Taken into custody were Michael Campbell and Sherri Wirth both of Lawrenceville on the charge. Campbell was released from the

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TWO SENTENCED TO PRISON

Lawrence County States Attorney Brady Waldrop has announced that two people were given prison terms this week in Lawrence County Circuit Court. 47 year old Charles Oakley of Lawrenceville pled

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BRIDGEPORT CITY COUNCIL

The Bridgeport City Council met in regular monthly session Tuesday at City Hall. They approved making application for a $1.5 million dollar grant to help install 6 inch water lines to areas of the

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KNOX COUNTY BURN BAN ENDED

The Knox County Indiana burn ban has now been lifted. The ban was put in place late in November during extremely dry and windy conditions which made open burning hazardous. It was renewed last week

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RICHLAND COUNTY ARREST

Reports out of neighboring Richland County indicate an Olney man has been charged with child pornography. 30 year old Kyle Shipman of Olney was taken into custody last Friday December 9th by the

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CHRISTMAS DECORATION FIRES

The Illinois State Fire Marshalls Office is stressing the importance to Lawrence County and other area residents of safely displaying Christmas holiday lights and decorations. One of the biggest

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