19 year-old Madison Heiden of Vincennes was crowned the Illiana Watermelon Queen over the weekend. Heiden will represent Illiana Watermelon Growers over the next year at community events,Continue Reading »
Lawrenceville Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident which took place Friday evening. Police reports say a parked and unattended 2008 Chrysler owned by Kris Hodges of LawrencevilleContinue Reading »
Illinois State Police say the body of a southern Illinois woman who had been missing since last weekend was found by a member of a search party at 5:40 p.m. on Friday. 20 year-old Brooke S.Continue Reading »
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, so it’s time to set clocks ahead one hour as the majority of the United States adjusts to an earlier sunrise and a later sundown. All statesContinue Reading »
Lawrence County State’s Attorney Michael Strange announced that a Lawrenceville man was sentenced in Lawrence County Circuit Court this week. 44 year-old Mark S. Garner of LawrencevilleContinue Reading »
The United Methodist Village at 2101 James Street in Lawrenceville has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The nursing home’s board of directors released a letter this week stating thatContinue Reading »
The South Lawrence Water Corporation’s annual meeting will take place Wednesday at the Lukin Township Building south of Sumner on the Sumner/Lancaster blacktop starting at 7 p.m. TheContinue Reading »
Authorities are warning area residents of a scam that’s circulating in southeastern Illinois. Telephone calls are being made from people claiming to be with the Internal Revenue ServiceContinue Reading »
A group pushing for the state of Illinois to secede from Chicago is planning three events this month in Lawrence County. An online petition created by Collin Cliburn is looking for signaturesContinue Reading »
The Think Pink group from Robinson has once again made a large donation to Good Samaritan’s Breast Care Center. With their most recent contribution of $9,000, they have donated more thanContinue Reading »
