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The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested three men Wednesday. 40 year old Ronald Mayden of Lawrenceville was charged with multiple offenses-Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Unlawful

A rural Central Illinois family physician has announced he will run for the 15th District Republican nomination for Congress. Dr. Charles Ellington who practices in the Arthur and Camargo area will

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital and the Lawrence County Health Department will co-host a fundraising event early next week to benefit the Lawrence County Senior Center in Lawrenceville. The

Lawrenceville Police investigated a two vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Third and State Streets. A 1996 GMC 1500 Truck being driven by Grady Painter of Lawrenceville

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Tuesday arrested 39 year old Albert Moore of Lawrenceville on a charge of Threatening a Public Official. No other details were given in the arrest report.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that U.S. 50 between Business U.S. 50 and Illinois Route 1 will reopen Wednesday October 23rd to vehicular traffic. The road had been closed

The Illinois State Board of Education named Eric Combs the 2020 Illinois Teacher of the Year. The honor came at the 45th annual Those Who Excel awards banquet this past Saturday in Normal. Combs is

Wabash County States Attorney Cassandra Goldman has announced she will not be seeking re-election. In a statement released this week Goldman indicated her decision was made after careful

The Sumner City Council met in special session Monday evening at City Hall. The meeting was called by Mayor Betty Brian to deal with garbage collection for  water customers located outside the

Reports out of Knox County Indiana indicate the Knox County Development Corporation executive director Kent Utt is stepping down. His resignation will take effect immediately. Utt has headed the