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The new Vincennes City Council was sworn in along with Mayor Joe Yochum during ceremonies at the City Hall Sunday. The 7 member council includes Brian Grove (District 1), Ed Gornall (District 2),

Unemployment figures for November in southeastern Illinois were released this past weekend by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Jobless numbers were up in Lawrence County from October

There is another phone scam in the Lawrence County and surrounding area. Authorities say the scam involves people being called at home and on their cellular devices by a person saying that their

Vincennes Police report that a Lawrence County man was arrested on a drug offense early Sunday. Around 5:20 a.m. Eastern Time 38 year old Jeremy Moore of Bridgeport was taken into custody and

Lawrenceville Police investigated an incident of hit and run Saturday. Reports say that a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado Truck being driven by 25 year old Logan Musgrave of Flat Rock was traveling on

A Knox County Indiana woman was injured in a single vehicle accident Saturday night in rural Crawford County Illinois. Illinois State Police say that a Mazda CX-7 being driven by 22 year old Alisha

Authorities in Lawrence County continuing to investigate an apparent drowning late last week. According to Coroner Shannon Steffey, early on Friday, December 27th around 12:40 a.m. Lawrence County

Vincennes Police say they are continuing their investigation into a pair of recent church breakins in the city. A male subject is now being sought for questioning in the case. Devon Heisler of

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested a Crawford County man Friday. Taken into custody was 28 year old Shane Redman of Robinson for Burglary. No other arrest details were given in the

Local, area, and state law enforcement authorities are reminding Lawrence County and area residents to not drink and drive this holiday season. The key to celebrating safely is to plan how you will