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DAVIESS COUNTY DROWNING

Tragedy in southwest Indiana Monday. Authorities in Daviess County are investigating an apparent drowning. Monday afternoon, emergency personnel received a 911 call regarding a male subject spotted

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SUMNER SPECIAL SESSION

Sumner Mayor Betty Brian has informed WAKO News that she has called a special session of the city council this week. The session is scheduled for Wednesday August 30th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

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LOCAL AND AREA ARRESTS

The Illinois Attorney Generals Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Edgar County Sheriffs Department announced over the weekend the arrest of two Paris brothers on Possession of

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) made two arrests. Friday, they took into custody 44 year old Robin Beauchamp/Sweet of Olney on a charge of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.

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