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Bridgeport Police Friday arrested 39 year old Jeremy Darnell of Lawrenceville for Domestic Battery. No other arrest details were given. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and was later

51 year old Michael Lancaster of Mt Carmel was arrested Friday by police after he fired multiple shots through a door at the Mt Carmel Super 8 Motel. Authorities responded to the scene and

A Crawford County woman was sentenced this week in court to more than 10 years in prison for her part in the death of her mother. Kristine Phillipe was given 18 years in the Illinois Department of

The first of Lawrence County’s fall community celebrations is underway. The annual Sumner Fall Festival began its three day run Thursday. The activities were highlighted by the Royal Family

The Indiana Department of Transportation will close the intersection of Vigo Street and Sixth Street in Vincennes next week for pavement repairs. Beginning on or around Tuesday, contractors will

The Illinois Department of Transportation will close U.S. 50 between Business U.S. 50 and Illinois Route 1 north of Lawrenceville completely early next week. The closure will begin Monday at 7 a.m.

Lawrenceville Police looked into a single vehicle accident Thursday in the 1300 block of State Street. Reports indicate that around 8 a.m. a 2012 Honda CRV being driven by Deanna Brian of rural

Lawrenceville Police made two arrests Thursday. Taken into custody was 38 year old Michael Wells of Dundas for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was

The Crawford County Coroner has released the identity of the man found dead in his rural Robinson home on Wednesday. He is 40 year old Aaron Harper. He is an employee of the Hershey factory in

The annual Sumner Fall Festival begins its three day run Thursday through Saturday in the western Lawrence County city. It will feature food and craft booths, raffle drawings, music, and other