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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,048 new cases of coronavirus along with 14 additional deaths across the state Thursday as the number continues to escalate to one of the highest

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KNOX COUNTY TRIAL

Reports out of Knox County Indiana indicate that a local man was found guilty by jury of child sex crimes. Dakota Haaff was charged with Rape and Child Seduction in July of 2018 in connection with

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 2,364 new confirmed cases of coronavirus across the state with 18 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department has reported 7

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LAWRENCEVILLE HIT AND RUN

Lawrenceville Police are continuing to investigate a hit and run incident early Thursday in south Lawrenceville. Reports indicate that an unknown vehicle was traveling south on 15th Street and ran

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department made several arrests. Wednesday they arrested both 34 year old Tyler Garrett of Allendale and 20 year old Matthew Lewis of Fairfield for Criminal Damage to

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