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Congratulations to the Lawrence County Farm Bureau. Reports from the annual Illinois Farm Bureau meeting in Chicago say that the local organization was recognized for it’s Ag Day in the Park

Knox County Indiana remains under a burn ban. The County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday moved to extend the ban for 7 additional days. The move was made after consultation with county emergency

Vincennes Police say that a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) struck the side of the Dollar General Store located on 8th Street Tuesday. Authorities indicated that the vehicle did not stop in the parking

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital (LCMH) in Lawrenceville was one of two area hospitals rated highly under a new ratings system for rural and critical access hospitals across the nation. The 5 Star

The Lawrence County Board held it’s reorganization meeting Monday afternoon at the Lawrence County Courthouse. The oath of office was administered by County Clerk Will Gibson to the members

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) over the weekend reported that 69 Illinois counties are now considered at an elevated level for COVID-19 transmission. That number up from 46 the

The Illinois State Police District 12 out of Effingham have released the results of their Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) for November for Lawrence and Crawford Counties. Those

Lawrenceville Police Saturday handled a 2 vehicle accident at the intersection of 4th Street and Lexington Avenue. A 2006 Lincoln being driven by Esther Pargin of Lawrenceville collided with a 2009

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) Saturday arrested a local woman on multiple offenses. Taken into custody was 49 year old Michelle Frederick of Lawrenceville who has been charged with

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department early Friday arrested 59 year old Marshell Parker of Eldorado Illinois for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He was booked into the Lawrence County