Lawrenceville, IL

Cloudy 33°

Unit 10 Board of Education hears COVID-19 update

BRIDGEPORT — The Red Hill Community Unit School District No. 10 Board of Education met in regular session on Jan. 21 where an update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the status of the schools was given.

Unit 20 continues to battle COVID19; vaccinations for staff to begin soon

LAWRENCEVILLE — The Community Unit School District No. 20 Board of Education met in regular session on Jan. 20 in the Lawrenceville High School cafeteria where the board received an update from superintendent Doug Daugherty regarding the COVID-19 case numbers within the schools.

Lawrence County Board discusses COVID-19, approves jail inspection report

LAWRENCEVILLE — The Lawrence County Board met in regular session on Jan. 20 in the Lawrence County Courthouse where those in attendance received an update from Lawrence County Health Department Administrator Amy Marley regarding the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the administration of vaccines.

Donations keep LTC theater project intact

Community support means Lincoln Trail College’s Theater Renaissance Project will continue as planned. LTC broke ground on an addition to the Zwermann Arts Center in December. The expansion …

Local news

LHS announces second quarter honor rolls

LAWRENCEVILLE — Lawrenceville High School has announced its list of students who earned academic honors for the second quarter of the 2020-21 school year.

Vincennes University bids farewell to Harrison Hall

VINCENNES, Ind. — The Vincennes University Vincennes campus is looking different than the one many remember. A longtime residence hall, that was home to countless students, has been torn down and the building’s absence changes the look of VU’s 200-plus acre campus. The demolition of Harrison Hall marks the end of an era.

Hunt for LTC president moves ahead

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges have “a very deep pool of quality applicants” from which to choose a new Lincoln Trail College president. A search committee met Wednesday and was …

IECC changes dual credit costs

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges are changing how they charge for dual credit courses and are looking into making the program even more beneficial to area high schools students.The IECC Board of …

Obituaries

David L. Bailey

MARSHALL — David L. Bailey of Marshall, passed at Union Hospital after suffering from COVID on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.

Jerry M. Piper

SUMNER — Jerry M. Piper, of Sumner, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Roger L. Shoulders, Sr., 75

VINCENNES, Ind. — Roger L. Shoulders, Sr., age 75 of Vincennes and formerly of Lawrenceville, died on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Paul Bret O'Brien, 54

KIRKLIN, Ind. — Paul Bret O’Brien, age 54, of Kirklin, Indiana, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana.

Thaddeus Hennessy, 56

LAWRENCEVILLE — Thaddeus Hennessy, age 56, of Lawrenceville, died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at his residence.

Betty Jo (Elswick) Stevenson, 79

BRIDGEPORT — Betty Jo (Elswick) Stevenson, age 79 of Bridgeport, died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

Doris A. Crothers, 86

NORRIDGE — Doris A. Crothers, age 86, died on Jan. 14, 2021, at Central Baptist Village in Norridge, where she resided for the past two years.

More obituaries

Life

OCC names honor students

Several area students at Olney Central College have been named to the academic honors lists for the fall 2020 semester.

COVID may stop tax help

A national organization providing services to retirees plans to offer help with income tax preparation but only if coronavirus numbers improve.

Winter can be hard on pets

Winter weather can be hard on pets. These tips can help keep them safe and warm.If possible, bring pets inside during cold winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas and make …

State News

Capitol Recap: Mitigations scaled back in several regions

Gov. Pritzker announces initial launch of Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine administration plan

Positivity rate progress sparks more mitigation movement

Public health officials announce 4,979 new cases of coronavirus disease

Lame Duck Look Back: How the Black Caucus passed criminal justice reform

Schools

FCC gets Toyota donation

An Illinois Eastern Community College campus has benefited from the largesse of Toyota Motor Manufacturing.The Indiana company recently donated a 2015 Toyota Sienna minivan to Frontier Community …

IECC trustees to seek new terms

Two incumbent Illinois Eastern Community Colleges trustees will seek six-year terms in the April 6 consolidated election.

IECC takes steps to protect athletes from coronavirus

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will ramp up testing of student athletes in the new year to ensure they can play without fear of catching or spreading COVID-19.

Michael Conn appointed to Illinois Arts Council

OLNEY — Olney Central College Dean of Instruction Michael Conn has been appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to serve a four-year term on the Illinois Arts Council.

Vincennes University Board of Trustees approves contract extension for president

VINCENNES, Ind. — The Vincennes University Board of Trustees extended President Dr. Chuck Johnson’s contract an additional year through December 2023 during the board’s meeting on Dec. 2.

E-edition

Daily Record - January 21, 2021

View this issue

Browse other issues

Facebook

Sports