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L.C.M.H. GETS HIGH RATING

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

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

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

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ISP SEAT BELT PATROLS

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

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LAWRENCEVILLE ACCIDENTS

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

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LOCAL ARRESTS

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

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LOCAL ARRESTS

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

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