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Indiana State Police report that a man wanted here in Lawrence County was apprehended Monday. 34 year old John Eugene of Vincennes was arrested after being spotted by troopers near 12th and Bayou

The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday reported 1,467 new cases of coronavirus from around the state with 14 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department indicates there are 45

Lawrenceville Police Friday arrested 35 year old Courtney Ferguson of St Francisville on a charge of Residential Burglary. No other details surrounding the case were given. Ferguson was booked into

A southwestern Indiana man being sought in a Friday evening shooting incident is now in custody. The Sullivan County Sheriffs Department reports that Dustin Turley was arrested this past weekend

Wabash Valley College in Mt Carmel has announced that it’s 58th annual commencement will be a virtual ceremony. It has been pre-recorded and will be available for viewing starting Monday

Returning Red Hill Unit #10 students registration will be done online prior to the upcoming school year. The online registration “window” will open on Tuesday August 4th. Parents will

The Knox County Commissioners met in special session Thursday in Vincennes and are moving forward toward the formulation of the 2021 fiscal year budget. During the session discussions centered

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the second of six $250 million grants to counties, municipalities, and townships to address local transportation needs. The announcement is

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,772 new cases of coronavirus Thursday across the state with 18 new deaths. That daily total one of the highest in the last 2 months of the

Vincennes University officials have announced that the Board of Trustees Finance and Revenue Committee will meet early next week. The committee is scheduled to get together Monday August 3rd at 1