
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,858 new cases of coronavirus across the state Thursday with 52 new deaths as the post-Thanksgiving case surge continues. Lawrence County is not
Continue Reading »The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,858 new cases of coronavirus across the state Thursday with 52 new deaths as the post-Thanksgiving case surge continues. Lawrence County is not
Continue Reading »The Red Hill Unit 10 Board of Education met Thursday night in regular session in Bridgeport and approved the 2021 certificate of tax levy for the district. Superintendent Jakie Walker told WAKO
Continue Reading »School districts across the nation including here in Lawrence County were on the alert Friday. That after they were made aware by law enforcement about a circulating TikTok post regarding a
Continue Reading »Lawrenceville Police Thursday arrested a local woman on multiple offenses. Taken into custody was 23 year old Cyann Kitchell of Lawrenceville. She was charged with two counts of Vehicle Burglary
Continue Reading »The Knox County Indiana Sheriffs Department along with local and area law enforcement remain on the lookout for a Kentucky man wanted in connection with an apparent armed carjacking in Vincennes
Continue Reading »The Illinois Eastern Community College Board met Tuesday night at Wabash Valley College in Mt Carmel and did approve a resolution to partially abate taxes for tax year 2021. The move was made after
Continue Reading »Lawrence County Memorial Hospital is looking to upgrade and grow in the future. Hospital officials appeared on WAKO Radio Thursday morning and announced a major initiative at the 70 year old
Continue Reading »The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce finished up a busy year of 2021 Wednesday by announcing it’s leadership team for 2022. The Executive Board for next year consists of President Jenny
Continue Reading »Lawrence County Sheriff Russell Adams is stepping down early in 2022. That after action taken by the Lawrence County Board after executive session at their regular monthly session Wednesday. Adams
Continue Reading »The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 9,784 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 79 new deaths across the state Wednesday as the case numbers continue to escalate. The Lawrence County
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