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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 9,784 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 79 new deaths across the state Wednesday as the case numbers continue to escalate. The Lawrence County

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LAWRENCEVILLE HIT AND RUN

Lawrenceville Police are continuing to investigate a recent three vehicle hit and run incident last Saturday. Reports indicate that a 2020 GMC Utility and a 2005 Ford Mustang both owned by Reyanna

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LOCAL ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Wednesday arrested 33 year old Steven Johns of Lawrenceville for Aggravated Battery and Possession of Methamphetamine. He was booked into the Lawrence County

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BRIDGEPORT CITY COUNCIL

The Bridgeport City Council met in regular session Tuesday night and did approve a water purchase contract with the South Lawrence Water Corporation. The agreement benefits both the city and the

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 7,390 new confirmed cases of coronavirus across the state Tuesday with 28 more deaths as cases continue to rise. Cases also continue to rise in

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