Red Hill to hold special meeting
July 28, 2021The Board of Education of Red Hill Community Unit School District No. 10 will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. in the Red Hill Jr./Sr. High School.
CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Tuesday that fully vaccinated Americans in parts of the country with “substantial or high transmission” of COVID-19 should return to wearing masks indoors, citing new data on the highly contagious Delta variant.
Gold Star Mission to bike through county
Gold Star Mission wants to never let a hero be forgotten and will be commemorating the nearly 300 Illinois service members who have died since the 9-11 tragedy, with a bicycle ride through the county on Sept. 22.
Illinois gas prices stay about $3
Drivers are still facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted.
Crews to repair U.S. 50 bridge
July 26, 2021The Indiana Department of Transportation announces intermittent traffic stops on U.S. 50 in Vincenne...
Dr. Winters celebrates 25 years with LCMH
July 23, 2021Dr. Rachel Winters celebrated 25 years with Lawrence County Memorial Hospital on July 22. A reception was held in her honor to mark the occasion. LCMH CEO Don Robbins is shown presenting Dr. Winters with a plaque of appreciation. Dr. Winters has established her family medical practice at the Primary Care Clinic, 2111 Lexington Avenue in Lawrenceville.
Sumner City Council approves purchase of downtown building
July 22, 2021SUMNER — The Sumner City Council met in special session on July 20 to discuss the purchase of a downtown area building that will be used for city department storage and office space.
Lawrence Public Library approves annual tax levy
July 22, 2021LAWRENCEVILLE — The Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors met in regular session on July 20 at the library location in Lawrenceville where the board approved the annual Tax Levy Ordinance in regards to building and maintenance.
Meadows resigns from county board
July 22, 2021LAWRENCEVILLE — The Lawrence County Board met in regular session on July 21 in the board room at the Lawrence County Courthouse in Lawrenceville.
Red Hill releases calendar, fee information for 2021-22 school year
BRIDGEPORT — The Red Hill Community Unit School District No. 10 has released its calendar and fee information for the upcoming 2021-22 school year.
Axes, spears, more featured in presentation
The tools and weapons of Native Americans will be the subject of “Stories n’ Stones,” an archaeologi...
IECC approves LTC pool renovation
A contractor has been hired for renovations to the Lincoln Trail College natatorium.Illinois Eastern...
Kids Shopping Day returns in full capacity for 2021
LAWRENCEVILLE — The COVID-19 pandemic limited the Kids Shopping Day event in Lawrence County in 2020 but this year, the ministry is back offering a full shopping experience to children on Saturday, Aug. 7.
Micro school opens in Oblong
Junior high and high school students will soon have a new educational option.Main Street Micro, a ne...
Bee Gees tribute band here July 29
Fans of the Bee Gees should be feeling a touch of night fever when tribute band Stayin’ Alive plays ...
Lawrence County Courthouse news
July 20, 2021The following is a list of marriage licenses, land transfers and fines in Lawrence County.
Law enforcement reports: July 12 - July 19
July 20, 2021The following is a list of local arrests, vehicle accidents and fire reports from Lawrence County for the dates of July 12-19.
Uncorked Festival returns to Red Hills State Park on July 31
July 19, 2021SUMNER — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual “Uncorked Festival” will return to Red Hills State Park on Saturday, July 31.
Lawrence Public Library announces new books for July
July 16, 2021LAWRENCEVILLE — The Lawrence Public Library, 814 12th Street in Lawrenceville, has announced its list of new books for July of 2021.
Aperion Care opens new wing of facility
July 16, 2021Aperion Care in Bridgeport officially unveiled its facility renovation to the public on July 13, which includes a new wing, during a Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Red Hill to hold special meeting
July 28, 2021The Board of Education of Red Hill Community Unit School District No. 10 will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. in the Red Hill Jr./Sr. High School.
CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Tuesday that fully vaccinated Americans in parts of the country with “substantial or high transmission” of COVID-19 should return to wearing masks indoors, citing new data on the highly contagious Delta variant.
Gold Star Mission to bike through county
Gold Star Mission wants to never let a hero be forgotten and will be commemorating the nearly 300 Illinois service members who have died since the 9-11 tragedy, with a bicycle ride through the county on Sept. 22.