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The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) early Wednesday arrested 47 year old Thomas Campbell of Lawrenceville on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He was booked into the

The Lawrence County Clerks Office has announced that starting in the new month of July, recording fees will increase.  Fees to file land records documents in the Lawrence County Recorders Office

It is now official. Illinois Governor J.B Pritzger has formally signed the legislation to transfer the National Guard Armory located in Lawrenceville to the city. He took the action last Friday

Hot humid conditions spawned powerful storms systems that rolled through southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana this past 4th of July holiday weekend. Residents were left to clean up from

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) arrested a Lawrenceville man over the weekend. Taken into custody Saturday was 48 year old Harry Sapper the III  on a charge of Domestic Battery. He

An Illinois State Police (ISP) investigation has now led to the arrests of three people in neighboring Crawford County. Friday, the ISP announced that 24 year old Lance Newcomb of Robinson and 52

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department made three arrests Friday. Taken into custody were 35 year old David Higgins on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Battery, 39 year old Misty Wilkins on a

The St Francisville City Council got together in special session Thursday evening and took action on a major bridge construction project. They voted to accept the low bid and passed a resolution

The Sumner City Council met in special session Thursday evening and after a long discussion, voted 4-3 to move forward with building a new approximately $1.2 million City Hall at 224 South Christy

With Independence Day falling on a Tuesday in 2023, law enforcement in both Illinois and Indiana will be mobilizing to look for impaired drivers during this upcoming weekend prior to the holiday.