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Local Salvation Army campaign underway in Lawrenceville.The Lawrence County Salvation Army has kicked off its annual Kettle Campaign and organizers say that the bells will ring at the Lawrenceville Walmart to the extent safety and manpower allows. All bell ringing will take place outside due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To volunteer, contact organizer Judy Hutchinson at 943-6131 or message the Lawrence County Salvation Army's Facebook page. Pictured is Josie Brown, age 12, who entertained local shoppers by playing holiday carols on her flute on Dec. 5. Brown is ringing the bells with her grandmother, Peggy Turner, Lawrenceville. Crystal Wimberly | Daily Record.
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Local couple celebrates 50 years of marriage.Joe and Phyllis Mosbey, 365 Birds Lane, Sumner, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 12. The couple will have a private celebration with their children and grandchildren, Eric and Kara Mosbey, Mallory, Ella and Lucy; Jason and Deven Mosbey, Rylan, Drew and Parker; and Gina and Chad Deckard, Alivia, Sierra and Grant. Contributed photo
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LCHD donates car to Laslie family.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. According to Lindsey Schmucker, LCHD Human Resources Director, the response was overwhelming and out of the many deserving nominees, the James Laslie family was chosen. The Laslie family, Lawrenceville, was nominated by Penny Borden, sister of James. On Nov. 25, the family picked up the Chevrolet at the LCHD main campus. Pictured, from left, are: Schmucker, Jessica Laslie and James Laslie. Crystal Wimberly | Daily Record.
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Shiloh Baptist donates 200 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child.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. Over the past 16 years, Shiloh has collected 2,917 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse which has delivered 157 million gift-filled shoeboxes around the world. Initiated by Franklin Graham, son of the Rev. Billy Graham, suggested items for the shoeboxes include personal items, craft supplies, toys and clothing. Samaritan's Purse is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine with the purpose of sharing the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pictured, from left, are: Kyle Davis, Nancy Greentree and Jana Adams. Barbara E. Allender | Daily Record
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Central students from 1959 are Daily Record's throwback photo of the week.Florence McMichael, who taught second grade in Lawrenceville for many years, is shown with her class in 1959. Those pictured are: Brenda Tewell, Earlene Rushing, Pat Crump, Linda Hodges, Roberta Kendall, Jeff Jones, Scott Spencer, Eric Dunbar, Creole Henry, Janet Strange, Ricky Kelly, Dixie Campbell, Kevin Boldrey, Mike Saylor, Linda Lee Williams, Charles Horton, Mary Ellen Thrall, Vicki Gale, Greg Wagner, Rodney Stevens, Roy Blair, Beth McClure and McMichael. The photo was recently uncovered by McMichael's niece and was submitted to Parkside Elementary School. Contributed photo
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Lawrenceville prepares for Christmas.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. Local businesses around the square are also decorating light poles in preparation for the Christmas holiday. Crystal Wimberly | Daily Record
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Central School teachers are Daily Record's throwback photo of the week.A group of new teachers are shown outside the Central School building in Lawrenceville. The teachers are new to the district for the 1925-26 school year. This photo was provided by Florence McMichael who taught second grade in Lawrenceville for many years. McMichael, who was a graduate of the Lawrence County School System, lived in Lawrenceville from childhood untli the 1960's when she and her mother relocated to Champaign. The photo was uncovered recently by McMichael's niece and was submitted to Parkside Elementary School. Contributed photo
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The Lawrence County Historical Society has many artifacts that document the history of our county. Each week the Daily Record will publish an "Artifact of the Week" from the historical society's museum, 619 State Street. This week's artifact is a postcard, showing a panoramic view of downtown Bridgeport from about 1912. It traveled through the U.S. Postal Service at the regular postcard rate of two cents.
Lawrence County Historical Society Artifact of the Week
The Lawrence County Historical Society has many artifacts that document the history of our county. Each week the Daily Record will publish an "Artifact of the Week" from the historical society's museum, 619 State Street. This week's artifact is a postcard, showing a panoramic view of downtown Bridgeport from about 1912. It traveled through the U.S. Postal Service at the regular postcard rate of two cents. more
On Oct. 25, several area churches and pastors came together to hold a Solemn Assembly on the courthouse square in Lawrenceville. Despite the rain and cold weather, over 100 people came out to support the service which began with praise music and prayer. Psalm 33 was used as a guide for the theme in which local pastors read their assigned verse from the Psalm and then led a prayer based on that particular verse. Pastor Shane Frederick is seen leading the attendees in his verse of the prayer while the Praise Band awaits.
Local churches come together for Solemn Assembly
On Oct. 25, several area churches and pastors came together to hold a Solemn Assembly on the courthouse square in Lawrenceville. Despite the rain and cold weather, over 100 people came out to support the service which began with praise music and prayer. more
Lawrence County Historical Society Artifact of the Week.The Lawrence County Historical Society has many artifacts that document the history of our county. Each week the Daily Record will publish an "Artifact of the Week" from the historical society's museum, 619 State Street. This week's artifact is something veterans and scouts alike can readily identify, a canteen, canvas cover, and cup. This one was issued to an Army nurse during World War II. Photo contributed
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