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Lawrenceville Police made several arrests over the past weekend. Taken into custody was 48 year old Donald Musser of Lawrenceville. He was charged with Probation Violation and Unlawful Possession

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Sunday arrested 31 year old Jacob Judy of Bridgeport. He was charged with Domestic Battery and Unlawful Use of Weapons and  was being held on $1500 bond in

Early congratulations to the Red Hill High School Class of 2021. They will walk the aisles, receive their diplomas, flip the tassells and throw the hats Sunday.  Graduation ceremonies take place 

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many community colleges across Illinois to go to online classes and new students stayed away this spring. Enrollment was down statewide by around 15%. The Illinois

A changing of the guard for the city of Lawrenceville Thursday night as a new mayor was sworn in.  David Courtney was given the oath of office during ceremonies at City Hall. The 8 year city

Reports out of Knox County Indiana indicate that Mary Crismore will replace her late husband on the County Council. A caucus of precinct committeemen selected her this week to fill the District 1

The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday reported 1,918 new cases of coronavirus across the state with 35 new deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department indicating no new cases.  The

The process toward selecting a new Parkview Junior High Principal got underway Wednesday evening. The Unit 20 Board of Education met in special session and interviewed 2 candidates for the

The St Francisville City Council met in regular session Wednesday night. Newly elected officials were sworn in and seated. They included new aldermen Ben Mason and Tony Shearer, incumbent alderman

The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there were 1,795 new cases of coronavirus across the state Wednesday with 26 new deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reported just 1 case