It was a special night at the Lawrence Unit #20 Board of Education meeting Wednesday night at Lawrenceville High School.
The board, along with the Lawrence-Allison Fire Protection District, recognized two Unit 20 students--Tanner Budds and Evan Griffin. They were presented with lifesaving awards from the firefighters for their heroic actions in helping rescue students in a school van fire in November of 2025.
Also recognized were the Parkview 8th grade Lady Braves basketball team. They finished third in the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 3A State finals after completing an undefeated regular season. Along the way, they captured both regional and sectional titles.
Embarras River Flood Warning extended
EIU Super-Sectional game audio: Lawrenceville 48, LeRoy 26 (original air date March 9, 2026)
Lawrence County authorities make three weekend arrests
IDHS focuses on raising awareness during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 8-14
Edward Charles Ballinger, 65, Vincennes
Rose named to Illinois Senate leadership team
Lisa's Little Free Library open in Sumner
Indiana earns top credit rating from major agency
LCMH to host Girls Night Out
Knox County extends road weight limits
BFPD announces officer promotions
Red Cross seeks donations to curb severe blood shortage
IDPH releases carbon monoxide surveillance report, urges CO detector use
Knox County Solid Waste looking for new Executive Director
Lawrence County authorities make three weekend arrests
Indians capture regional title
