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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Wednesday night arrested 38 year old Jodie Hamilton of Lawrenceville on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Failure to Appear in

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KNOX COUNTY ARREST

The Knox County Sheriffs Department (KCSD) arrested 47 year old Jesse Boatright of Bridgeport. Boatright was picked up on a court warrant for Burglary. That warrant was issued in connection with an

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PETROLIA WATER BOIL ORDER

The Petrolia Water District has announced that a boil order is in effect until further notice for customers from Archery Road (County Road 940E) going west to Seymour Road (County Road 850E) along

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GIVING TUESDAY WARNINGS

Giving Tuesday is Tuesday November 28th and the Illinois Attorney Generals Office is cautioning potential Lawrence County and other area donors to charity to make wise decisions. Under Illinois

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LCMH PHONE ISSUES

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital has informed WAKO News Tuesday morning that they are experiencing telephone issues and cannot receive calls at their normal numbers. This is due to a major phone

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CANDIDATE FILING

Monday November 27th marks the official beginning of the 2024 election cycle in Illinois opening with the week-long candidate filing period. Political candidates can file their petitions to be on

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ONLINE SHOPPING THREATS

The Illinois Department of Revenue reminds Lawrence County residents and others in the area to remain watchful against potential online threats while conducting Cyber-Monday and other holiday

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested 33 year old Joshua Shoulder of Lawrenceville Saturday on a charge of Domestic Battery. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being

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