The Illinois State Police Thursday arrested 48 year old Christopher Tewell of Lawrenceville. He has been preliminarily charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis (10-30 grams). He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being held there pending a detention hearing. Lawrenceville Police report the Thursday arrest of 43 year old Bobby Baughn of Bridgeport on a charge of Domestic Battery. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and was being held there pending a detention hearing. The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Thursday picked up 32 year old Johnny Vantlin the 2nd of Bridgeport on a warrant for Failure to Appear in Court. He was booked into the Lawrence County jail and was being held there on that warrant.
New work requirements for Illinois SNAP
Missing Vincennes juvenile being sought
Bridgeport man charged in fatal shooting
Lawrence County Historical Society planning Sumner history presentation
WGH Board approves expansion plans
Lawrenceville mayor praises city workers
Road renaming resolution co-authored by Criswell to honor Bobby Knight passes House
Lawrence County mourns the loss of Charlie Gillespie
Illinois State Fair announces digital ticketing for 2026 season
Home heating warnings
Lawrence County arrests
Knox County under Red Travel Warning
Another cold weather advisory issued
Winter storm hits region hard
Knox County drug bust
Winter storm warning issued for area
Winter storm watch in effect for area
Unit #20 Board of Education recognizes Lady Braves and heroic students
LCMH receives federal grant funding
