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Lawrenceville Police have completed investigation of a two vehicle accident Thursday morning in west Lawrenceville. Around 7:50 a.m. a 2009 Buick being driven by Catherine Williams of Bridgeport

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department early Friday arrested 29 year old Jeremy Melton of Bridgeport on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Battery. No other arrest details were given in the report.

The Illinois Eastern Community College Board of Trustees met Tuesday in Olney and after holding a public hearing passed the certified district tax levies for fiscal year 2021. They also authorized

The Lawrence County Board met in regular monthly session Wednesday at the county courthouse in Lawrenceville and passed two major matters. After a public hearing, they unanimously approved an

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 3,553 new cases of coronavirus across the state with 19 new deaths Wednesday. Overall since the pandemic began, there have now been

Bridgeport Police Wednesday arrested a local man on a civil charge. 41 year old Jeffrey Cummins was picked up on a civil body attachment. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and was later

Lawrence County States Attorney Michael Strange has announced that three people were recently sentenced to prison in Lawrence County Circuit Court. 50 year old Michael French of Carmi was given 3

The Lawrence Public Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday and were informed that planning is still underway for the celebration of the 100th year anniversary of the institution. Head Librarian

Lawrenceville Police reported two arrests. Taken into custody was 42 year old Roy Patten of Lawrenceville for Failure to Appear (Compliance). He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and later

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has identified a southwest Indiana All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident victim. 53 year old Billy Joe Alumbaugh of Shelburn Indiana died from injuries in