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   Lawrence County authorities arrested a wanted Vincennes man on a pair of warrants. Sheriff’s deputies arrested 27 year-old Seth Stodghill on two warrants for failing to appear in court.

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    Preparations continue for the arrival of Santa Claus to Lawrenceville today. Santa will appear at the Lawrenceville park Pavilion for “Christmas in the Park” today from 11 am to 3 pm

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  Lawrence County authorities arrested a Vincennes man on drug possession charges. Sheriff’s deputies charged 27 year-old Jesse Cummings with possession of cannabis and possession of drug

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   The St. Francisville City Council met in special session Wednesday night. The City Council approved the spending of $13,500 for solutions to capacity problems at Water Well #9 in the

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   A Bridgeport woman was arrested Wednesday for violating an order of protection. Bridgeport Police took 24 year-old Shelby Hawkins into custody at her residence. Hawkins was taken to the

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Illinois State police will be keeping an eye out for drunken drivers in the area throughout December. District 12 Commander Captain Cory Ristvedt announced that the Illinois State Police will

  One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident at the Dollar General Store in Bridgeport Monday night. Vehicles driven by Tonya Gonzalez and Lawrence Gognat collided in the Dollar General

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   Lawrence County authorities arrested a Lawrenceville man following a domestic dispute Tuesday. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the residence of 58 year-old Jeffrey Calvert. Calvert

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