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LAWRENCE COUNTY ACCIDENT

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department were called to the scene of a single car-deer accident late Saturday night in eastern Lawrence County. The mishap occured just before 11:15 p.m. when a 2017

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LOCAL AND AREA ARRESTS

Lawrenceville Police Saturday arrested a Vincennes man on multiple charges. 23 year old Bryce Cummings is preliminarily charged with Unlawful Use of a Stolen Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a

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LOCAL AND AREA ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Friday arrested 28 year old Brittany Jarosik of St Marie Illinois for Violation of Bail Bond and Failure to Appear. She was booked into the Lawrence County

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KNOX COUNTY ECONOMIC NEWS

The Knox County Area Plan Commission has approved a rezoning in the city of Bicknell that will lead to a new business there. Approval was given to rezone the former Dollar General Store location

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LOCAL ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Thursday arrested 54 year old Nelson Wesley of Vincennes for Unlawful Display of a License Plate. He was released on $100 bond from the Lawrence County Jail.

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SCHOOL THREAT AT OBLONG

A threat at Oblong High School Thursday has led to a student being taken into custody. District Superintendent Jeff Patchett reports that the school administration was notified of an alledged

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