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Engineering trip

May 3, 2022

Marathon Petroleum, in conjunction with Twin Rivers and Clay, Jasper, Richland, North Clay Vocationa...

Waste not, want not

April 27, 2022

Red HIll junior high seventh- and eighth-graders had a recycling contest for Earth Day. Megan Yager'...

Ukraine strong

March 6, 2022

Area residents showed their support for the people of war-torn Ukraine by gathering on the historic ...

Lawrenceville Drive-In recreates Christmas floatThe Lawrenceville Drive-In chose a nostalgic theme for its 2021 float in the annual Elks Lighted Christmas parade which took place on Dec. 4. Officials at the Drive-In recreated its Snow Princess float which originally debuted in 2008 with Taylor Anthis (left). Anthis was 13 years old at the time. The 2021 float featured the daughter of Anthis, Taylynn Wallace, age 9, as the newest generation of the Snow Princess. Crystal Wimberly | Daily Record

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December 7, 2021

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Green Scholarships awarded at Red Hill Jr./Sr. High School
The 21st annual check acceptance ceremony for the Green Family Trust scholarships was held on Aug. 5 at the Red Hill Jr./Sr. High School. The following recipients were in attendance, pictured, from left, are: Maycee Holtz, Ali Andrews, Jeana Buchanan, MaKenna Dunkin, Nicklaus Scherer, Brylee Wells and Lydia Higgins. Recipients not pictured include: Sydney Curts, Grace Hahn and Parker Havill. Each student received the first of two checks for $1,500. For year to date, the total is 140 students with some receiving up to four years, for a sum of $476,200 in 21 years from the Green Family Trust Scholarships. Contributed photo

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August 12, 2021

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Members of the Steffey Funeral Home 8-under Lawrenceville Little League team that were present when the photo was taken include: (front L-R) Ronya Clark, Garrett Dennison, Ryan Vondra, Liam Shipley, Sawyer Shick, River Foreman and Brantley Wise. In back are: (L-R) Avery Tiller, coach Matt Shick, coach Whisper Shick, Brice Butcher, coach Mike Dennison and coach Robb Shipley. Contributed photo

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August 10, 2021

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Locals travel to Nashville to visit famous landmarks
B-Jay Travel travelers, from several different towns, recently boarded a motorcoach to visit the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, RCA Studio B, and Loretta Lynn's Ranch. Those attending were: Amy Herman, Joyce Lee, Jane Harper, Jim and Kathy Michels, Della Deain, Phyllis Daily, Kim Dickey, Cathy Allison, Rudy Calvin, Martha Yockey, Mary Lou Summy, Susan Harper, Agnes Bond, Leona Thacker, Peggy Cadagin, Donna Buerster, Brenda Patterson, Joyce Fitchgerald, Linda Kessler, Linda Eckleberry, Rita Mette, Carol Anderson, Kanda Stevens, Pat Applebey, A.J. Jerge, Robert and Judy Cloys, Joe and Elaine Ochs, Steve and Cathy Smith, Dan and Kay Stoltz, Scott and Fay Hedrick, Ben and Linda Berry, Dave and Barbara Wade, Roger and Evelyn Bare, Leroy and Francis Mitchell and Director Carolyn. Contributed photo

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July 6, 2021

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Extreme 10U travel softball, based in Flat Rock, won the annual Robinson Firecracker Tournament over Fourth of July weekend with a perfect 5-0 record, while outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 60-2. Team members include: (front L-R) Annie Fisher (Sumner), Brooke Kintner (Oblong), Klaira Strohm (Robinson), Olivia Lewis (Vincennes), Braelyn Gladish (Vincennes) and Cameron Sanders (Lawrenceville). In back are: (L-R) coach Eric Gladish, Paige Wagner (Newton), Tensley Dunlap (Flat Rock), Jaclyn Miller (Vincennes), Lexie Ghast (Newton), MaKenna Hill (Bridgeport) and coach Nichole Dunlap. Contributed photo

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July 6, 2021

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Extreme 16U travel softball, based in Flat Rock, won the high school division at the annual Robinson Firecracker Tournament over Fourth of July weekend, which featured both 16U and 18U teams. Extreme went 6-1 over two days in the 10-team tournament. Team members include: (front L-R) Gracie Stallings (Lawrenceville), Maci Smith (Robinson), Paige Kelly (Robinson), Paige Sanders (Robinson), Makenna Smith (Salem) and Erika Garrard (Robinson). In back are: (L-R) Amber Russell (Newton), Kaylee Ridge (Fort Branch, Ind.), Cadance Brashear (Flat Rock), Austin Fisher (Sumner), Jill Kuhl (Nashville), Ally Sims (Vincennes), Mattilyn Ashley (Vincennes) and Alexis Davis (Robinson). Contributed photo

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July 6, 2021

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The Delta Theta Tau presented $500 scholarships to Grace Buchanan (left) and Abby Cessna (center). Buchanan and Cessna are shown with presenter Denise Dickerson.

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May 25, 2021

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The Lawrenceville Elks Lodge #1208 presented $500 scholarships to Madi Fulk and Mason Parrott. Pictured, from left, are: presenter Ryan Seed, Fulk, Parrott and presenter Dee Jennings.

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May 25, 2021

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LHS classes present class floats during Homecoming Week

April 27, 2021

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Eight wrestlers from Lawrence County recently participated in the Illinois AAU State Finals in Danville this past weekend, with seven of the eight placing among the top-six in their respective weight classes. Pictured are: (front L-R) Dayton Ledbetter, Drew Seitzinger (2nd), Cale Seitzinger (6th) and Delaney Ledbetter (5th). In back are: (L-R) Shaina Hyre (4th), Dylan Camden (2nd), Dylan Aten (6th) and Marcus Hyre (6th). Contributed photo

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April 13, 2021

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November 22, 2022

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