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   The United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville is facing more scrutiny following the release this week of an inspection report by the Illinois Department of Public Health. According to the

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   A Lawrenceville man was arrested for drug possession following a traffic stop early this morning. Lawrenceville Police stopped a vehicle driven by 54 year-old Robert Ramsey. Ramsey was

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Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident near Casey Thursday afternoon. 37 year-old Jennifer Cline of Casey was driving westbound along U.S. 40, approximately 1 mile east of Casey, when

   A Lawrenceville woman was arrested on an aggravated assault charge Wednesday. Lawrenceville Police also charged 49 year-old Susan York with disorderly conduct. York was taken to the Lawrence

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   Three people were injured following a police chase in Clay County, Illinois Tuesday evening. Clay County authorities were searching for 35 year-old Nicholas A. McCarty of Louisville, who was

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Two people face murder charges following a Tuesday evening shooting in Crawford County. Crawford County State’s Attorney Matthew Hartrich announced that 45-year-old Jason Strawbridge and

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   A Lawrenceville man was arrested for the unlawful use of a weapon. Lawrenceville Police took 28 year-old Ryan Lange into custody. Lange was taken to the Lawrence County Jail.

   An Edwardsport man was arrested at his home Tuesday on two counts of Felony Child Molesting and one count of Sexual Battery. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies went to the East Third Street

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