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U.S. 50 TO CLOSE MONDAY

The Illinois Department of Transportation will close U.S. 50 between Business U.S. 50 and Illinois Route 1 north of Lawrenceville completely early next week. The closure will begin Monday at 7 a.m.

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LAWRENCEVILLE ACCIDENT

Lawrenceville Police looked into a single vehicle accident Thursday in the 1300 block of State Street. Reports indicate that around 8 a.m. a 2012 Honda CRV being driven by Deanna Brian of rural

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LAWRENCEVILLE ARRESTS

Lawrenceville Police made two arrests Thursday. Taken into custody was 38 year old Michael Wells of Dundas for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was

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LVILLE MAN SENT TO PRISON

Lawrence County States Attorney Michael Strange has announced that a Lawrence County man was sentenced to prison on a drug charge in Lawrence County Circuit Court this week. On Wednesday 39 year

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