WAKO News

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BOIL ORDERS ISSUED T.F.N

The Petrolia Water District Friday afternoon informed WAKO that a Boil Order has been issued for the entire water system till further notice. The City of Lawrenceville has also issued a Boil Order

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LOCAL DRUG ARRESTS

Local Lawrence County law enforcement agencies made 2 drug arrests Thursday. The Sheriffs Department arrested 30 year old Chris McNew of Robinson and Bridgeport Police arrested 50 year old

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FROST ADVISORY

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for early Saturday morning for the entire WAKO listening area in southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana. The advisory calls for

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LAWRENCE COUNTY BURN BAN

Lawrence County is now under a burn ban until further notice. WAKO News was informed by county officials Thursday that the ban was initiated after a consultation with county fire chiefs and the

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