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The Illinois State Police have been called in to investigate the shooting of a subject arrested by authorities in southwestern Illinois. The incident occured just after midnight Wednesday. The

Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes has announced the date for it’s Mens Wellness Fair for 2021. It is scheduled for Tuesday November 9th at the Highland Woods Community Center from 7 till

The Lawrence Public Library Board met in regular session Tuesday evening at the library in downtown Lawrenceville and took action regarding personnel. They accepted the recommendation of their

109th District Republican State Representative Adam Neimerg has announced that his traveling satellite office hours will be coming to Lawrence County this week. A staff member will be on hand

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,197 new cases of coronavirus across the state Tuesday with 29 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reports there were 19

A local woman escaped injury in a single vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon at the Dollar General Store located at 2301 James Street in Lawrenceville. City police report the mishap occured around

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Tuesday arrested 32 year old Tommy Harmon of Lawrenceville on a charge of Probation Violation. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and was later

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville has announced that effective Tuesday October 19th, there will changes in the visitation policy. In-patients will be allowed 2 visitors per day

Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum’s office has announced that beginning Tuesday October 19th, repair crews with CSX Railroad have closed State Street, St Clair Street, and Sycamore Street crossings

The Lawrence County Board will meet in regular monthly session Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the county board room at the Lawrence County Courthouse in downtown Lawrenceville. Prior to that, there will be