The following is a list of local arrests and accidents from Nov. 24 - Dec. 1. more

LAWRENCEVILLE — The Lawrence County Health Department has announced that as of Nov. 30, the county has now had 1,134 positive cases of the COVID-19 virus since the pandemic began this past March. The number includes 224 cases that are currently active and 901 who have recovered. There have been at least nine reported deaths of local residents. more

SPRINGFIELD — Deer harvest numbers for the first weekend of the Illinois Firearm Deer Season are down across the state compared to 2019. more

SAINT FRANCISVILLE — The City of St. Francisville is holding its annual Christmas decorating contest. The city is inviting all residents to decorate their homes and yards for the contest sponsored by the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) and St. Francisville Mayor Tony Moyes. more

The Lawrence County Health Department put out a call in early November for nominations of a local family or individual who has been affected by the COVID-19 virus during the past year to receive a donation of a car owned by the LCHD. more

The discovery of a backhoe stolen from Crawford County led to arrest of a Bridgeport man, according to the Sullivan County, Ind., Sheriff’s Department. Daniel Snyder, 28, was arrested Friday … more

Shiloh Baptist Church, Bridgeport, recently loaded up 200 shoeboxes for its annual Christmas gift drive for children. This exceeded the church's initial goal of 150 boxes. more

Lawrenceville city workers were busy on Nov. 24 putting up the Christmas lights around the Lawrenceville courthouse square. City employee Mark Griggs is shown lifting a lighted snowflake to its position on the utility pole in front of the Daily Record office where it will remain on display throughout the holiday season. more

LAWRENCEVILLE — The annual Christmas in the Park is happening although things will look a little different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. more

BRIDGEPORT — The work to again establish a Christian school in Lawrence County is nearing its fruition. Fountain Christian Academy will be located on the campus of Fountain Fellowship in Bridgeport. Goals are set to start up classes by the Spring of 2021 or at the very latest, the Fall. more