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VINCENNES STABBING

Authorities in Vincennes are investigating an apparent stabbing incident Wednesday evening. Reports indicate that police were dispatched to a location at 1321 North 3rd Street around 6:45 p.m. ET.

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SUMNER FALL FESTIVAL

The festival season gets underway here in Lawrence County this week. The first celebration is the four day 2023 Sumner Fall Festival which begins Wednesday September 6th and continues through

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LAWRENCEVILLE ACCIDENT

There were no injuries in a two vehicle accident Monday at the Lawrenceville Walmart. City police report that a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Truck being driven by Michael Schofield of rural Bridgeport

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LHS HOMECOMING PARADE

Lawrenceville High School (LHS) has released the date for the 2023 Homecoming Parade. It is scheduled for Friday September 22nd at 5 p.m. CT with the lineup to begin at 4 p.m. in the LHS Parking

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LIHEAP APPLICATIONS

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released information about the 2023-24 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support utility costs.

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