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SUMNER INTERSECTION CLOSURE

The city of Sumner has informed WAKO News that beginning Monday September 18th, the intersection of Christy Avenue and North Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic until further notice to allow

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IDPH COVID-19 SHOTS

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has endorsed the recommendation by the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) for the new FDA approved COVID-19 shots for anyone over the age of 6 months.

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FALL HARVEST TRAVEL SAFETY

The Illinois State Police (ISP) are continuing to urge Lawrence County drivers and farmers to be careful during this fall harvest season. They will need to be patient while traveling especially in

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CAREGIVER ROUNDTABLE

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) is partnering with the Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging to host a caregiver roundtable discussion in neighboring Wabash County. The event is

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department picked up a wanted man Tuesday. Taken into custody was 28 year old Quinton Owens of Lawrenceville. He was charged with Criminal Trespass to Real Property and

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) early Tuesday arrested 26 year old Arrianna Akers of Lawrenceville for Violation of an Order of Protection. She was booked into the Lawrence County

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