The Lawrence County Illinois Historical Society proudly announces the TV premiere of its  documentary, "An Eagle on his Button." This film highlights the remarkable stories of African Americans from Lawrence County who served in the Civil War. Tune in to WVUT-22 PBS on SATURDAY February 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm Illinois time (7:00 pm Indiana time) to watch this important local history event. Today we conclude our stories about the Tornado that devastated the Pinkstaff area seventy

The Lawrence County Illinois Historical Society proudly announces the TV premiere of its  documentary, "An Eagle on his Button." This film highlights the remarkable stories of African Americans from Lawrence County who served in the Civil War. Tune in to WVUT-22 PBS on SATURDAY February 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm Illinois time (7:00 pm Indiana time) to watch this important local history event. We continue our stories about the Tornado that devastated the Pinkstaff area seventy years

We continue our stories about the Tornado that devastated the Pinkstaff area seventy years ago on February 25, 1956. The tornado then began its destructive work in the town of Pinkstaff. Willis Siefert,  43-year-old Pinkstaff resident at the time, narrowly escaped being killed when the high winds drove a six-foot piece of two by four lumber through his bedroom wall, like a huge spear, barely missing the bed where he was asleep.  Mr. Seifert had just cashed his weekly paycheck

We continue our stories about the Tornado that devastated the Pinkstaff area seventy years ago on February 25, 1956. (Please refer to the map of locations published Monday February 23 to follow the path of destruction.) As remembered by 94 year old Doris Gosnell.   On February 25 th,  1956, Edgar and Doris Gosnell along with their two daughters, five year old Claire Ann and two year old Vonda were living in the old Gosnell homeplace. Their new home was being built right ne

Seventy years ago February 25 marks the anniversary of the Pinkstaff Tornado. This week we will share some first- hand accounts from residents who lived through that awful night. Early on Saturday, February 25, 1956, a tornado developed when a cold front met an unusually warm air current coming from the Gulf of Mexico. In Lawrenceville, the barometer read 29 inches at midnight Friday, following a gradual decline throughout the day. At that time, the temperature was 62°F. The

During the late 1950s and early 1960s the local newspapers frequently reported international news of the Dalai Lama, spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism and political leader of Tibet.  Because the People’s Republic of China, a communist country, considered Tibet to be a part of the Republic, the Dalia Lama fled his country and took up residency in India hoping to establish an autonomous Tibetan state.    The national symbol of Tibet was the Lhasa Aspos dog, a breed that origin

Roy Hayden of Vincennes opened his miniature automobile (midget) racing bowl in July 1946 located on the blacktop road north of May Chapel Church known then as the George Field Road between Lawrenceville and Vincennes.  He called it the Lawrence County Speedway.  The track was a fifth of a mile. He advertised nationally known drivers and racing cars from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Florida would appear.  A chartered bus service for fans, leaving from Vincennes City

Sponsored by the BTHS Girls Athletic Association (G.A.A.), the Snow Ball was held every winter. Note the girls dancing without their shoes and the aluminum Christmas Tree in the corner.

Walter Dorwin Teague 1883-1960 was born in Decatur Illinois and studied advertising, graphic, packaging and product design in New York...

September 8th 1960 Lawrence County News “ Byrad Bridgett , circuit clerk and Lawrenceville undertaker, had an interesting experience,...