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The National Weather Service reports anywhere from 2 up to 5 inches of snow fell across the area from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. The snowfall caused rural and secondary roads along

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,060 new cases of coronavirus Sunday across the state with 48 additional deaths. The most recent Lawrence County Health Department figures show

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested a wanted Knox County Indiana man late last week. Taken into custody Friday was 24 year old Benjamin Youngren of Vincennes on a warrant for Domestic

The National Weather Services reports that scattered snow showers are expected to develop Monday across the region and linger through the evening before tapering off to flurries or possible

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital along with Good Samaritan and other hospitals across the country are promoting heart health during this month of February.  According to the National Centers for

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,328 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus Thursday across the state with 69 additional deaths. The latest Lawrence County Health

The National Weather Service says that an arctic air front will sweep through the region this weekend bringing the potential of snow Saturday afternoon and evening with minor accumulations

The Jasper County Illinois Sheriffs Department has announced that they are looking for information on a wanted man. 34 year old Shane Babbs is described as a 5 foot 9 inch white male weighing

The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 3,314 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus across the state with 69 additional deaths. The latest Lawrence County Health