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The Lawrence County Board met in regular monthly session Wednesday at the Lawrence County Courthouse. They did approve the 2020 tenative budget of around $7.1 million dollars and the tax levy. The

The Wabash County States Attorneys Office has announced the sentencing of a Mt Carmel man to prison. 38 year old Shawn Swift was arrested in April of 2018 for Forgery, a Class 3 Illinois felony. He

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested a wanted local man Wednesday. Taken into custody was 45 year old Fredrick Kitchell of Lawrenceville on a warrant for Probation Violation. He was

The Vincennes Board of Works and Safety has taken under advisement two bids recieved for the owner occupied home rehabilitation program. The project is being funded by a $350,000 grant obtained

The Vincennes City Council has approved on 2nd and 3rd reading its 2020 budget. The action was taken during their regular session Tuesday night at City Hall. The approximately $15 million dollar

The Lawrence Public Library will host a planned public viewing of it’s T.C. Steele painting next month. Head Librarian Diane Brumley says that details are continuing to be worked out but the

Illinois State Police District 12 out of Effingham has released its activity and enforcement figures for the month of September. District 12 does include Lawrence County. During the month there

The Knox County Sheriffs Department arrested three people on firearm and stolen property charges. Taken into custody on the Mount Zion Road were 37 year old Brandie Christmas, 43 year old Donald

Bridgeport Police arrested a Bridgeport man on multiple charges Wednesday. 44 year old Christopher Thomas was taken into custody. He has been charged with Violation of Bail Bond, Unlawful

The 2nd annual Toyota Boshoku Golf Scramble to benefit the Lawrence County United Fund was held Saturday at the Lawrence County Country Club. There were 15 teams involved in raising money for the