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   St. Francisville Police arrested a Lawrenceville man on multiple warrants Monday. Police arrested 24 year-old Thomas Mills for violating his probation. Mills was also wanted for failing to

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   A two-vehicle accident occurred in Lawrenceville over the weekend. Mildred Blair was driving in the 300 block of Lincoln Drive when she struck a parked 2014 Dodge owned by Bryan Dorrance.

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   Lawrence County authorities arrested a Bridgeport man following a domestic dispute Sunday. Sheriff’s deputies charged 65 year-old Terry Phillip with domestic battery. Phillip was taken

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   Lawrence County authorities arrested a wanted Vincennes man on a pair of warrants. Sheriff’s deputies arrested 27 year-old Seth Stodghill on two warrants for failing to appear in court.

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    Preparations continue for the arrival of Santa Claus to Lawrenceville today. Santa will appear at the Lawrenceville park Pavilion for “Christmas in the Park” today from 11 am to 3 pm

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  Lawrence County authorities arrested a Vincennes man on drug possession charges. Sheriff’s deputies charged 27 year-old Jesse Cummings with possession of cannabis and possession of drug

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   The St. Francisville City Council met in special session Wednesday night. The City Council approved the spending of $13,500 for solutions to capacity problems at Water Well #9 in the

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   A Bridgeport woman was arrested Wednesday for violating an order of protection. Bridgeport Police took 24 year-old Shelby Hawkins into custody at her residence. Hawkins was taken to the

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Illinois State police will be keeping an eye out for drunken drivers in the area throughout December. District 12 Commander Captain Cory Ristvedt announced that the Illinois State Police will