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VINCENNES POWER OUTAGE

A large power outage occured in Vincennes Monday afternoon. City and Duke Energy officials say about 4000 residents were without electricity from between 1 and 4:30 p.m. ET. The problem stemmed

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GWRPC OFFICER ELECTIONS

The Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission has elected officers for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Those taking place at a meeting earlier in March in Albion. All four current officers were selected

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THREE SENTENCED IN LCCC

Lawrence County States Attorney Michael Strange announced that three people were sentenced to prison in Lawrence County Circuit Court this week. 25 year old Cody Croslow of Sumner was given 6 years

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LAWRENCEVILLE ACCIDENT

Lawrenceville Police have completed their investigation into a two vehicle accident earlier this week at the intersection of 15th and State Streets. The mishap occured around 1:50 p.m. Tuesday when

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GSH CEO CONTRACT RENEWED

Reports out of Vincennes indicate that the Good Samaritan Hospital Board of Directors have moved to extend the contract of Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Rob McLin for another year.

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LOCAL ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department made two arrests Thursday. Taken into custody was 42 year old Jeffrey Cornwell of Bridgeport for Violation of Conditions of Bail Bond and Failure to Appear

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