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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 20 Illinois counties are now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19 spread. 5 of those are in southern Illinois-Johnson, Massac, Marion,

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LOCAL ARRESTS

Bridgeport Police Friday arrested a local woman on multiple offenses. Taken into custody was 39 year old Lacee Moon of Lawrenceville who has been charged with Forgery, Illegal Use of Special Dealer

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MT CARMEL BRIDGE REMOVAL

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that Illinois Route 1 will be closed starting late next week for the removal of a bridge over an abandoned railroad line. The bridge

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested two wanted local men Wednesday. Taken into custody were 50 year old James Crump of rural Bridgeport on 2 counts of Failure to Appear in Court and 49

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