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LOCAL ARRESTS

Lawrenceville Police late Friday night arrested 30 year old Tyler Mardyla of St Francisville on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and

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APRIL UNEMPLOYMENT MIXED

Unemployment figures for counties in southeastern Illinois were mixed from March to April. That according to figures released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Lawrence

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BOATING SAFETY

With the traditional start of the summer boating season this Memorial Day holiday weekend, both the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Police (ICP) are

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LAWRENCEVILLE ACCIDENT

Lawrenceville Police handled a two vehicle collision Wednesday morning on State Street at the intersection with 16th Street. Reports indicate that around 10:45 a.m., a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested a Richland County man early Thursday after a chase near the Richland/Lawrence County line. Taken into custody was 20 year old Joel Doris of Olney

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