Daily headlines
October 2011
Taylorville man in fatal Sunday morning crash
Red Ribbon Week provided positive events
Red Ribbon Week at Mount Pulaski Grade School
Red Ribbon Week at Jefferson School
Habitat blesses 16th house, turns keys over to the Baker family
Habitat has 16th house blessing -- album
National Honor Society has busy weekend
St. Thomas Aquinas celebrates 150 years
St. Thomas Aquinas celebrates 150 years -- album
Zion Lutheran Church holds double celebration
Cumberland Presbyterian hosts annual breakfast
Trick or Treat with the Mayor brings good crowd
Trick or Treat with the Mayor brings good crowd
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Album 4
Meet the Lynx: Quest for a three-peat begins -- album
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
Lynx are men's soccer champions AGAIN
LC soccer places players on all-Region 24 team
AP news
Mayor says thanks, but don't quit yet on support for Logan
Lincoln man struck, killed by train
Russell Smrekar dies at Menard Correctional Center
St. John United Church youth to honor veterans Nov. 6
Not a good week to be an Illinois governor
Quinn wants probe of voting by absent legislators
Cards win World Series, beat Texas 6-2 in Game 7
Letter: Surcharge on cellphones
Marriages
Rural fire and rescue calls
Home Country: A psychoanalytic date
Zion Lutheran Lady Eagles win in Decatur
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Local leaders, community members, tell COGFA panel why Logan is important
Legislative commission rules in favor of 4 state facilities, but Quinn still has say in closings
Illinois American Water files rate request
Park district hosts Halloween night -- Album 1
Park district hosts Halloween night -- Album 2
National Honor Society inducts new members at LCHS
You're invited to help 'Plant the Town Red'
LCHS fall sports tickets on sale
All Illinoisans eligible for LIHEAP program can apply beginning Nov. 1
Illinois Supreme Court: State money cannot be special
Birth: Beau Gatlin Ford
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
AP news
Legislators grill DOC officials; closing Logan makes no sense
More than a thousand ask to 'Save Logan' -- album
Logan County schools receive all-hazards weather radios
West Lincoln-Broadwell students continue to excel
Lincoln Bonanza to offer free buffet to military and veterans on Nov. 14
Accused Tennessee child abductors turned over to feds
Lawmakers move to make sure Blago doesn't get pension checks
Lawmakers see consequences from Madigan budget resolution
Humane Society, Zion Lutheran School, Alexandra Conley, Mount Pulaski trick-or-treat hours, Lincoln Farmer's Market and WLB honor roll make Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lynx advance to region final
LC volleyball defeats Carl Sandburg
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Local leaders disappointed with governor's no-show at meeting
Snyder and Maniscalco discuss meeting with governor's aides
Agenda for this evening's COGFA hearing
City Briefs: Utilities, downtown parking and more make agenda
Lynx coach Whiteman: With hard work, another great season is possible
Zion Lutheran Church to celebrate double milestone Sunday
Closings begin for William Cellini trial
Lawmakers move to pay regional superintendents
Bad day for Quinn on electricity, union contracts
By John Fulton
Births:
Atticus Liam Beatty
Joshua Robert Brown
Curtis Duane Ketcham
Police reports
Laura on Life: Training in the domestic arts
LCU volleyball finishes 2-2 at Millikin tournament
AP news
Breaking News: Local leaders disappointed with governor's no-show at meeting
Development partnership and chamber encourage everyone to attend the COGFA hearing Wednesday
U of I Extension offers community garden telenet Nov. 1
Christian Village Fall Festival this Saturday
Mason City's Blessman makes state's Senior Hall of Fame
Red Ribbon Week is a good time to unite
Guitar band plays at St. John Lutheran Church
Ill. lawmakers gear up for busy fall veto session
Ill. Senate starts push on power bill override
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Breaking news:
Eaton celebrates 100-year heritage
Red Ribbon Week begins at LJHS with kickoff assembly
Red Ribbon Week begins at LJHS with kickoff assembly -- album
Logan County students advance to state speech competition
Harvest of Talents brings in $91,588.89
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Zion Lutheran in Mount Pulaski welcomes fall with family festival
Zion Lutheran in Mount Pulaski welcomes fall with family festival -- album
Tales from Christian Village: Doc Henderson
Ill. social services wait as Dem lawyer gets $285K
Late payments cost Illinois millions in interest
Lobbyists qualify for pensions after 1 day subbing
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
Lincoln College women's soccer closes out season
AP news
ETS board considers document of support for cellphone surcharge
Half of Illinois high schoolers not reading at grade level
Few signs of movement on paying Ill. overdue bills
Cellini closing arguments set for Tuesday
Marriages
Fire and rescue calls
Home Country: By way of introduction
Railers fall to SHG 49-6
LC soccer in semifinal of Region 24 tournament
AP news
Alexander Lumber and Hundman Lumber merge
Woodlawn
store to be new home for combined lumberyard under Alexander
name
Schock visits Scully Building
Congressman
introduces plans for increase in historic preservation
incentives
Congressman Schock visits Scully Building -- album
College Night at LCHS offers options and answers
Railers fall to SHG 49-6 -- in Sports
National slowdown impacts Illinois' economy: Rate ticks to 10 pct
Upcoming public meetings on study of high-speed rail from Chicago to St. Louis
Ill. lawmakers hope to aid financial exchanges with tax reductions
Illinois often pays those with clout earlier
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Red Lions defeat Red Devils
AP news
Local groups seek meeting with governor regarding Logan closure
Cause of LC student's death still undetermined
LCHS board rules on cellphone usage
Zion Lutheran in Mount Pulaski takes a leap of faith
Volunteers ready for a Harvest of Talents -- album
ALMH's 1st 5K attracts 76 participants
Illinois American Water to conduct annual water main and hydrant flushing
New board takes over troubled College Illinois program
Letters:
Mother and daughter want Dr. Kottemann back
Give Dr. Kottemann his position back
Births:
Brayden Matthew Haseley
Hunter Howard Wayne Roberts
Police reports
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
LC student dies
ALMH Auxiliary celebrates Pink Shutter's 50th anniversary
Chamber asks for county businesses to become involved in prison closure hearing
Mount Pulaski man found dead at home
Medical director responds
to community's reactions to Dr.'s leave of absence
FMC must
maintain confidentiality; continues to offer high-quality
patient care
Trick or Treat with the Mayor set for Oct. 29
Code enforcement and building activity for 3rd quarter
Lincoln Fire Department FAQ
House fire on Gavin Street
Ill. universities cope with chronic late payments
Schools looking for more money next year
Lawmakers: Quinn's gambling plan won't pass
Letter: Let Dr. Kottemann get back to patients
Ben Tire/Neal Tire hosting food drive to help
fill local pantries
All 28 locations to serve as
collection sites
Taking care of perennials
By John
Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: It was so worth it
WLB Lady Wolverine basketball update
LC volleyball defeats Millikin JV
Lincoln College volleyball places 3 on all-conference team
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Snyder attempts to quell concerns regarding prison annexation
Medical director responds to community's reactions to Dr.'s
leave of absence
FMC must
maintain confidentiality; continues to offer high-quality
patient care
Lincoln Theater to be on city Christmas ornament
Mount Pulaski Rotary to celebrate 75th birthday
Lady Railers host Volley for the Cure tonight
Cash flows ahead of likely vote on smart grid
Unseasonably dry and warm conditions kick off October in the Midwest
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
LCU volleyball competes in LLCC tournament
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Fire department seeks photos or videos of Delavan Street fire
Habitat house blessing Oct. 30
Tailgating for our Community has solid kickoff
St. John Germanfest has great day -- album
Hartsburg-Emden has busy day
Hartsburg-Emden has busy day -- album
Deadbeat state: Ill. owes billions in unpaid bills
Quinn: Paying state bills would boost Ill. economy
Letters:
Would like to see gifted land put to best use, developed
Thankful for the quality care provided by Dr. Kottemann
Supports Dr. Kottemann
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
Flu facts
Brian Lynn has quite a season
AP news
New health park discussions begin
Tenn. couple accused of kidnapping a minor, charged with 2 counts
Bridge construction completed near Middletown
Railers lose heartbreaker in OT, 13-12
Defense attorneys at Cellini trial begin cross-examining Stuart Levine
LaHood says many GOP lawmakers do-nothings
Letters:
Lincoln College President Jon Astroth announces reduction in tuition
Asks Dr. Kottemann be reinstated
Supports Dr. Kottemann
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
Home Country: Bert, the brain
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Breaking news: Couple accused of kidnapping a minor, charged with 2 counts
Sea of red marches for Logan Correctional
Sea of red marches for Logan Correctional -- Album 1
Sea of red marches for Logan Correctional -- Album 2
Woods Foundation and community put Oasis members back on the road
Scully Building in Lincoln to receive preservation award
United Way of Logan County kicks off campaign Saturday
Home fire Thursday evening
Railers look for win on Senior Night
Cellini heard on wiretaps in shakedown trial
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
LCU falls to Blackburn College in women and men's soccer
Railers look for win on Senior Night
AP news
Lincoln College to cut fall 2012 tuition by 20 pct
Reminder: March and rally today to 'Save Logan Correctional Center'
Reminder: Public meeting to discuss new health park tonight
Kane Blaum named as Community Action Employee of the Quarter
Madigan to block end to legislative scholarships
Illinois law and safety code for haunted houses
Illinois taxpayers kick in $400 million for teachers' pensions
Lawmakers look for pension loophole fix
Prosecution's star witness to continue testimony at Cellini trial
Letters:
Reminder: Community march scheduled: Save Logan Correctional Center
Unhappy with doctor management by medical center's administration
Birth: Henry Brandon Musick
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC volleyball defeats Greenville JV
AP news
Statement from Family Medical Center: Dr. Kottemann on paid leave of absence
City Briefs: Sewer collections and leaves top agenda
City announces leaf pickup schedule
What's new at the Harvest of Talents this year?
New Holland firemen cook for cruise-in
New Holland firemen cook for cruise-in -- album
ALHF selling commemorative bricks
'Parenting Like a Pro' -- a free seminar for parents
Area students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Lincoln College
Public invited to 'World Series of Trivia' on Oct. 21
Zumbathon Saturday
Illinois adds jobs, but unemployment rolls continue to grow
Cellini criticized Blagojevich insiders
Sustainable landscaping, fish sale, Hartem carnival and Elizabeth Ford make Close Up
Letters:
Reminder: Community march scheduled: Save Logan Correctional Center
If Dr. Kottemann goes, so will they
Winter
predictors and fall leaf management
By John
Fulton
Logan Lanes:
Split N Gutter League
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Mayor urges residents to 'write and rally' for Logan Correctional Center
ALMH and MPS welcome Dr. Christopher Rivera to Lincoln
Carroll Catholic hosts annual fall festival
Carroll Catholic hosts annual fall festival -- album
Vehicular accident aftermath burns acreage
Kickapoo Park shows fall splendor -- album
Jaycees set dates and hours for haunted house
Mount Pulaski water main flushing and leaf vacuum dates
Letter: Local physician recognizes value compounding pharmacist Bruce Stacy brings to community
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LCU volleyball competes with NCAA Division III teams
Lynx soccer winning streak ends
Logan Lanes: American Bowling League
AP news
CEL teachers, students receive special awards, gift cards from Walmart
Hartem FFA collects for Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry
4-H Find Out Party Saturday
Chris Williams returns to Open Table Concert Series Oct. 27
ACT of Lincoln cleans up Heritage House
Local Head Start leaders gather in Washington, DC
Double-dipping in the teachers' pension system
Pain of job crisis goes well beyond the unemployed
Recalls announced
Police reports
Marriages, civil union
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
LC volleyball results at Godfrey triangular
AP news
Benz and Harris brothers cases granted continuances to December
Shoe Sensation store coming to Lincoln
Long John Silver's building getting a new look and a new tenant
Leadership Academy requests community's help
Springfield's speed too much for Railers
Youth offer drive-thru service for Germanfest Oct. 15
Fire dept. offers free program for senior citizens
A cool September in Illinois
Home Country: Woman trouble times 2
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Fire dept. announces poster winners
Firefighters promote Fire Prevention Month at Jefferson School
Railers ready for Springfield matchup
Defense tries to distance Cellini from Blagojevich
Quinn urges lawmakers to uphold his veto on utility increases
Letter: Longtime family doctor made not available
Library notes
Lincoln College soccer back-to-back Region 24 champions
AP news
Anytime Fitness to open Oct. 15
Best Western Plus ribbon-cut Oct. 12
Lincoln FFA hosts leadership training
Gail's Pumpkin Patch hits busy season -- album
Friendship Manor on 'chain saw cutting edge' -- album
Jeff Neal October Employee of the Month at ALMH
Quinn: Illinois economy not as bad as 'complainers' say
Prosecutor: Cellini trial about 'abuse of power'
New Holland, Farm Credit and Pork Producers, LCHS College Night, Katherine Johnson, and history of Lincoln Lakes make Close Up
Letter: Community march scheduled: Save Logan Correctional Center
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
LC's men's soccer team back in NJCAA polls
LCU volleyball triumphs over Monmouth
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Ameren cites EPA rules in closure of 2 Ill. plants
4-H clubs make window displays
'The Scully Family -- Farming the Prairie' Nov. 4
Chamber board to begin process to fill vacancies for 2012
Pay still in question for Illinois regional superintendents
Frost,
peonies, raspberries
By John
Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: 'The Smoky Corridor'
Laura on Life: Good thing he's cute
LC men's soccer defeats Parkland 2-0
LC volleyball defeats Millikin JV in straight sets
AP news
City Briefs: 'Save Logan,' lessons learned at municipal league meetings and more
'Save Logan Correctional Center' march Oct. 13
Lincoln man indicted by feds for fraud in grain elevator operations
Arbitrator rejects Quinn's layoff, closure plan
Parents worry about future of College Illinois
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LCU weekend volleyball results
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Breaking news:
Chester-East Lincoln walks for the health of it
Chester-East Lincoln Wellness Walk -- album
Classic and antique autos highlight Save The Mill
Save The Mill Cruise-In -- album
Teachers learn about clouds, iPads and apps
1st Logan County 4-H Shooting Sports event held -- album
Letter: Community Action thanks Together for Lincoln
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
LC volleyball results
AP news
Homecoming parade in pictures:
Coroner Robert Thomas to run again
Brooks receives further training as deputy coroner
Quick start by Chatham topples Railers
'Pope' of Illinois politics accused of corruption in last trial from Blagojevich investigation
Letter: A grateful teacher
Marriages
Dissolutions
Fire and rescue reports
Home Country: Courtship planning: It takes a village
AP news