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LAWRENCEVILLE CITY COUNCIL

The Lawrenceville City Council met in regular session Thursday night at City Hall. They approved an ordinance for property transfer in order to aqquire properties at 308 and 310 Lexington Avenue.

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LOCAL ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) early Friday arrested 37 year old Chance Queen of Lawrenceville for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He was being held pending bond in the

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BRIDGEPORT CITY COUNCIL

The Bridgeport City Council met Wednesday night in a delayed session at City Hall due to Election Day on Tuesday. The council did approve an emergency water service agreement with the South

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARRESTS

Three people were taken into custody Wednesday by authorities in Lawrence County. 26 year old Matthew Woods, 22 year old Joshlynn Harmon and 24 year old Ayren Murphy were all charged with Domestic

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SUMNER CITY COUNCIL

The Sumner City Council met in regular session Tuesday night and did approve a continuing water purchase agreement with the South Lawrence Water Corporation. However, the council did table until

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BI-STATE AUTHORITY

Some good news regarding two primary projects for 2023 at the Mid-American Air Center located northeast of Lawrenceville. The Bi-State Authority, which governs the airport, Tuesday night approved

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ELECTION

Trent Masterson will remain as Lawrence County Sheriff. The Republican, who was appointed as interim sheriff earlier this year after the retirement of Russell Adams, won election to the office

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