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A missing Paris Illinois man has been found dead after a search by authorities in Edgar County Sunday. 45 year old Jeremy McDaniel was reported missing by his family after he left his residence

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has cancelled the flood warning for the Wabash River at Vincennes. The river Tuesday morning was at 15.03 feet-below the 16 foot flood stage. The river

Vincennes University is ranked among the top 60 colleges for Associate Degrees for 2020 and its tutoring services have been rated the nations best by Intelligent.com. Intellegent.com is a trusted

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District #529 was recognized as a top five finalist for the Campus Labs All-Star Award. The award is presented to college systems that have demonstrated

The Lawrence-Allison Fire Protection District was called out Sunday to handle a residential trash fire in Lawrenceville.  They were dispatched around 12:15 a.m. to the 1612 8th street home of

The Vincennes Fire Department was called out early Monday to a residential fire. Units were dispatched around 4:10 a.m. to the fire location-the residence of Amber Johnson and her fiance Phil

Both the Lawrence County Sheriffs Department and St Francisville Police arrested Indiana subjects for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Sunday. 43 year old Misty Churchwell of Vincennes was

Lawrence County and other Illinois residents can start filing state and federal tax returns next week. Monday is the first day for tax filing. The Illinois Department of Revenue says the quickest

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested two wanted out of county men Friday. 27 year old Bobby Powell of Fairfield was picked up on a Lawrence County warrant and was being held on $3000

Authorities in Knox County report that a Silver Alert issued for a missing woman has been ended. Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin says that Barbara Risch was located unharmed, conscious, and alert