County fifth graders treated to 'Conservation Field Day' at RHSP

SUMNER - Lawrence County fifth graders participated in a Conservation Field Day at Red Hills State Park on Wednesday. The University of Illinois Extension hosted the day's events from about 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., during which youth rotated through eight hands-on sessions about conservation. Thursday, April 26, 2018

Local nursing facility hit with $25,000 fine

SPRINGFIELD - A Lawrenceville nursing home has been fined $25,000 for infractions that occurred in 2017, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Bridgeport council moves forward without quorum

BRIDGEPORT - The Bridgeport City Council met on Tuesday at Bridgeport City Hall in a meeting that was rescheduled from April 10 due to a lack of a quorum. Ironically, the council had the same number of members report on Tuesday as it did on April 10. The meeting continued under the advisement of city attorney Mike Neal who informed Mayor Michael Crask that he was able to cast the fourth vote needed to approve any business the city wishes to discuss. Neal noted the votes had to be unanimous as it takes four votes to pass an ordinance.

Public invited to watch 'big top' go up in Sumner

SUMNER - The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will visit Sumner on Thursday, to benefit the Sumner Booster Club. Tuesday, April 17, 2018

HUGE Sale nets $25,860 for Fish and Loaves

SUMNER - Estimates are that it takes nearly $100,000 annually to run Lawrence County's Fish and Loaves program to benefit needy school children.

Storing vehicles gives airport needed boost

LAWRENCEVILLE - The Lawrenceville-Vincennes Municipal Airport has been storing Toyota vehicles for the past three weeks, which has provided an economic boon for the facility when it was needed most.