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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,250 new cases of coronavirus across the state Sunday with 23 additional deaths. The latest case total from the Lawrence County Health Department

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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

As the weather gets warmer, more motorcycles will be hitting the roadways. Lawrence County and other area residents are asked by the Illinois Department of Transportation to be on the lookout and

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LOCAL ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested a wanted local man late last week. Taken into custody Friday was 38 year old Clyde Metz of R.R.#2 Lawrenceville for Failure to Appear and for

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,190 cases of coronavirus along with 35 new deaths Thursday across the state. There were no new cases reported by the Lawrence County Health

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VINCENNES DRUG BUST

Four people are in custody after their arrests this week on drug charges in Vincennes. Information obtained by authorities about drug activity at two locations-The Econolodge Hotel  and a 15th

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