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Law enforcement report: April 14 - April 20
April 20, 2021The following is a list of arrests and vehicle accidents within Lawrence County for the dates of April 14 - April 20.
Second annual 5k/10k Valerie Stevens Memorial Scholarship run held in Lanterman Park
April 20, 2021The second annual 5k/10k Valerie Stevens Memorial Scholarship run, held in honor of Valerie Stevens, was held on April 17 at Lanterman Park in Bridgeport.
ISAC names 2021-22 Illinois State Scholars
April 19, 2021The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has announced the 2021-22 Illinois State Scholars. These top performing students are selected annually based on their ACT or SAT exams and sixth semester class rank and are recognized for their exceptional academic achievement. Illinois State Scholars rank in approximately the top 10% of graduates from Illinois high schools.
ICC reminds Illinoisans to call 8-1-1 (JULIE) before digging
April 19, 2021SPRINGFIELD — April is National Safe Digging Month. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding homeowners and excavators to call 811 before beginning any outdoor project that requires digging.
Fatal traffic accident occurs in Allison Township
April 18, 2021The Illinois State Police District 12 has released a preliminary report regarding a two unit fatal traffic accident that occurred on US Route 50 westbound, just east of Illinois Route 33 in Allison Township, Lawrence County, on April 16 at 1:26 p.m.
Local News
Local actors play ‘zombies’ in movie trailer filmed in Lawrence/Crawford counties
A movie trailer has been in the works in the area with parts being filmed just west of Robinson, whi...
IST students gain real-world experience through Computer Repair Shop
April 20, 2021OLNEY — Students in Olney Central College’s Information Systems Technology Program can sharpen their...
LTC Student Senate to host Trivia Night on May 4
April 20, 2021ROBINSON — The Lincoln Trail College Student Senate will host a Trivia Night on Tuesday, May 4 at 6:...
Small-space containers big with new gardeners
April 20, 2021URBANA — When victory gardens returned last spring, long gone were acre plots with rows and rows of ...
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Life
Group promotes southern Illinois tourism
April 8, 2021In an effort to drive more travel and tourism to its 22-county coverage area in southern Illinois, I...
LTC adds customer service course
November 23, 2020Lincoln Trail College will begin offering a new microcertificate that will help train people to better serve customers in January.The new Customer Service Management program is available online and …
State News
Public health officials announce 2,587 new cases of coronavirus disease
Affordable housing tax credit bill advances out of committee
First lady Biden discusses higher education investments in Illinois visit
House bill would free up Medicaid spending for autism treatment
Public health officials announce 1,959 new cases of coronavirus disease
Schools
Lineman 'rodeo' April 17
The return of the Pioneer City Rodeo is still months away, but in the meantime, one of the Illinois ...
Registration now open for OCC youth basketball clinics
March 29, 2021OLNEY — Youth in grades kindergarten through the eighth grade are invited to register for the Blue Knight Basketball Spring Clinic at Olney Central College.
IECC will hire new president for LTC at April meeting
March 22, 2021OLNEY — Trustees announced intent to hire a President at Lincoln Trail College at the upcoming Tuesday, April 27 Board of Trustees meeting. Upon board approval in April, this candidate would become LTC’s 11th President.
OCC grad among finalists for Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching
March 19, 2021OLNEY — Zeb Holder wanted to stay connected with his music students when the COVID-19 pandemic forced school closures last spring.
Final vote on LTC president in April
Zahi Atallah is one step closer to officially being named Lincoln Trail College’s new president.Illi...
Atallah new LTC president
March 14, 2021Lincoln Trail College has a new president.
School Menus
March 9, 2021Senior Citizens MONDAY Lunch: Breaded tenderloin, butter beans, potato wedges, fruit, bun. TUESD...
School Menus
February 14, 2021Senior Citizens MONDAY Lunch: Ham and beans, potato squares, spinach, fruit, corn bread. TUESDAY...
Sports
Lady Indians feature solid group this season
LAWRENCEVILLE –– Mixing experience with a promising young group hopefully will lead to success for Lawrenceville High School’s softball team this season. After not getting to play last season with a talented group that was expecting big things, a handful of those players return for the 2021 season, along with a large and talented sophomore class that will be counted on to catch up to the speed of varsity softball quickly.
Lady Salukis track has talent, lacks numbers
BRIDGEPORT –– Quality over quantity will be the theme for Red Hill High School’s girls’ track team this season.
Lady Indians, Lady Salukis still searching for wins
Wins continue to elude high school volleyball teams from Lawrence County, as they came up empty in t...
Lady Salukis finish second at Newton in first meet of season
NEWTON –– The first outing of the season was a fairly successful one for Red Hill High School’s girl...
PJHS track scores one 1st, two 2nds in multi-team meets last week
LAWRENCEVILLE –– Strong showings by Parkview Junior High School’s track teams continued last week, a...
Rough second half sends Salukis to 42-12 loss at Casey-Westfield
CASEY –– It was a tale of two halves Saturday afternoon and unfortunately for Red Hill High School’s...