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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,082 new cases of coronavirus across the state Wednesday with 6 deaths. The latest Lawrence County Health Department figures show 5 positive cases

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LOCAL AND AREA ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Wednesday arrested 26 year old Dakota Koonce of Lawrenceville for Failure to Appear in Court. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being held

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HEAT ADVISORY

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the entire WAKO listening area through 8 p.m. Thursday. The heat index should rise above 100 degrees late in the morning and remain in

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VINCENNES CITY COUNCIL

The Vincennes City Council is moving forward toward the annexation of Hillcrest and Bruceville Road. They held a public hearing on the matter Monday evening at City Hall with no opposition. More

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