Daily headlines

February 2010

 

Saturday, Feb. 27:

  • Indictments against Lincoln man dropped by state's attorney

  • 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile

  • Scully Building restoration heats up -- in pictures

  • 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' at Zion Lutheran School -- in pictures

  • County coroner and staff receive further training

  • Quinn: Lawmakers not cheering for a tax increase

  • Marriages

  • Dissolutions

  • YMCA notes

  • Laura on Life: Olympians are in the house

  • Home Country: Fishing for an incentive

  • Railers take share of CS8 title with 52-45 win over Springfield

  • Red Lions men's season ends

  • AP news

Friday, Feb. 26:

  • 'Gang of Five' works to communicate, strengthen ties

  • Logan County Health Fair to celebrate 25th anniversary

  • Committee OKs question to abolish lieutenant governor's office

  • Logan Lanes, ATOD and D.A.R.E., Zonta, Culver's, Habitat, Lions Club, and Cumberland Presbyterian in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • Red Lions men advance

  • Red Lions women end season

  • AP news

Thursday, Feb. 25:

  • Sheriff requests information in Mt. Pulaski ATM heist

  • 5th-grader leads Northwest Elementary in Haiti collection

  • Local church on a mission to comfort ALMH's young patients

  • State launches budget Web site

  • Lady Railers annual banquet -- in pictures

  • 'I Can' says yes to Head Start

  • Next week check local Cash Dash listings for your name

  • Lincoln Writers Club meets March 9

  • Police reports

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Tuesday Super Trios

    • Jay Bird League

  • Red Lions in regional tournaments

  • AP news

Wednesday, Feb. 24:

  • City briefs: racetrack issues, building code officer, city council position and more

  • Logan County Board commends youth for accomplishments in bowling, cross-country and golf

  • March 5 recruitment day for Head Start in Logan County

  • State budget info goes online today

  • Area Boy Scout council names new communications director

  • Oasis notes

  • Police reports

  • Laura on Life: Get out of my room!

  • A win by any other name would smell as sweet
    A special Mutterings report by Jeff Mayfield

  • AP news

Tuesday, Feb. 23:

  • Personality of the Week: The long (hair) and the short of it: O'Neill dedicated to area youth

  • Lincoln Junior High School hosts basketball tournament to bring thousands to Lincoln area

  • Lincoln Area YMCA will kick off its annual 'Miles of Smiles -- A Strong Kids Campaign' at the end of February

  • YMCA to kick off 'Miles of Smiles' -- in pictures

  • State Bank of Lincoln announces Lucille Flick Larson Scholarship

  • Cullerton questions GOP candidate Brady on budget plan

  • Brian Cook waived by Houston Rockets -- in Sports

  • Quilters, Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Zion Lutheran, Lucky 6 winners and health fairs make the Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Starting your own transplants
    By John Fulton

  • Police reports

  • Logan Lanes:

    • American Bowling League

    • Split 'n' Gutter League

  • AP news

Monday, Feb. 22:

  • Railers hold on for 44-40 win over Moline

  • Landrieu urges applications for broadband Internet grants

  • OSFM stresses importance of smoke alarms

  • Recall information

  • Upcoming blood drives in Logan County

  • Police reports

  • Zion Lutheran School 5th & 6th grade boys basketball

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Sunday Night Mixed

    • Rollin 66ers

  • Railers hold on for 44-40 win over Moline

  • Lynx say goodbye to sophomores

  • Red Lions women play Kuyper

  • AP news

Saturday, Feb. 20:

  • Fire at Elkhart business

  • IL Supreme Court says ex-Gov. Ryan not eligible for state pension

  • Saturday added as last day to drop off Haiti relief donations at LCU

  • Substance abuse treatment services return to Logan County

  • Rep. Mitchell calls for moratorium on state spending

  • Senate week in review: public hearings for redistricting, pension funding woes and more

  • Just 10 days left to lock in February prepaid tuition prices

  • Letter: A local medical worker encourages everyone to take a moment to 'help us help you'

  • Marriages

  • YMCA notes

  • Laura on Life: Dancing with dad

  • Home Country: Advice for a die-hard winter hater

  • Red Lions end regular season with 75-60 win

  • Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League

  • Railers close out home season with 67-45 win over SHG

  • AP news

Friday, Feb. 19:

  • Distinguished visitor surprises Lincoln residents

  • Owl's Roost coffee bar and bookstore opens

  • Mother Nature may be brewing a one-two punch over the weekend and heading into the new week

  • Olympian has local ties

  • LCHS metals and electricity class takes field trip

  • Senate Criminal Law Committee passes Bomke bill to the Senate floor

  • Illinois EPA releases landfill capacity report for 2008

  • Stephani Otte, Chestnut EMS, Humane Society, Maple Ridge Care Centre, Hudson's Talk of the Town and YMCA archery in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies

  • AP news

Thursday, Feb. 18:

  • City briefs: fire dept. promotions, new police cruisers, auditors approved and more

  • City treasurer reports 5 revenue sources down $330,000 from previous year

  • County health rankings released

  • $2,400 for Haiti raised by Logan County Rotary clubs

  • Mount Pulaski explains sewer charge increase

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios

  • Lynx take Shawnee 89-73

  • Red Lions women lose to Eureka

  • Red Lions men lose to Eureka

  • AP news

Wednesday, Feb. 17:

  • City gives traffic signal the green light

  • Council approves resolution honoring Alderman Nathan Turner

  • Additional activities slated for Elkhart March 12 event

  • Extension offers youth cooking class

  • Police reports

  • Book Look: 'How to Start a Home-Based Handyman Business'

  • Laura on Life: One day...

  • Region IV championships at Lincoln College

  • Sopha Hughes signs for LCU

  • AP news

Tuesday, Feb. 16:

  • President John Hutchinson leaving Lincoln College

  • Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Humane Society, C-EL Mathcounts, Ashley Meyrick, spring soccer and ballroom dancing in the Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • Logan Lanes: American Bowling League

  • Former Lincolnite in the news
    Beloit Blades Squirt C team advances to state

  • Saints defeat Red Lions

  • AP news

Monday, Feb. 15:

  • Important announcement from Lincoln College: President John Hutchinson leaving

  • Homegrown transport company, Barrick Enterprises, celebrates 75 years of business and Route 66

  • Main Street Lincoln celebrates at Maple Club

  • Main Street Lincoln celebrates accomplishments -- album 1

  • Main Street Lincoln celebrates accomplishments -- album 2

  • Lincoln College celebrates Charter Day -- in pictures

  • Hearings on obesity set for Chicago, Springfield and Carbondale

  • Recall information

  • Zion Lutheran wins 3rd in Saturday tournament

  • Logan Lanes:
    • Sunday Night Mixed
    • Rollin 66ers
  • Railers roll past Carbondale 69-46

  • Red Lions play Emmaus

  • AP news

Saturday, Feb. 13:

  • A life to measure by: Nathan Turner

  • Mount Pulaski planning 175th birthday celebration

  • The Lincoln Center at Lincoln College ribbon-cut ceremony -- album 1

  • The Lincoln Center at Lincoln College ribbon-cut ceremony -- album 2

  • Haiti donations continue at LCU's Taylor Hall

  • Reminder: Lincoln College Charter Day celebration Sunday at 2 p.m.

  • St. John UCC plans old-time service
    Part of 150th anniversary

  • Marriages

  • Dissolutions

  • YMCA notes

  • Laura on Life: Snow day!

  • Home Country: Nothing like a hot tub

  • Railers find their defense in 57-47 win over Lanphier

  • AP news

Friday, Feb. 12:

  • County: New kennels and copiers to go on order

  • Judy Hamrick is ALMH February Employee of the Month

  • Abraham Lincoln Heritage Museum -- in pictures

  • Facts about the Lincoln Memorial

  • Lincoln historian delves into answering the long-standing 'Abe in church' question
    Evidence shows Abe did not practice law in the Lincoln Christian Church in 1857

  • Illinois to receive increase in specialty crop grant funds

  • Talk of the Town, Lincoln Culver's, Zion Lutheran and the Lincoln Park District all in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Park district notes

  • Illini Central activities

  • Police report

  • Dog looking for owner

  • Panthers defeat Red Lions

  • AP news

Thursday, Feb. 11:

  • City briefs: Futbol Club, sewer refund, landfill, city audits and more

  • Logan County centenarian Flossie Sampen passes away

  • State announces approval of 18 new supportive living facilities

  • Part-time gov't work with U.S. Census is available

  • Logan Lanes: American Bowling League

  • AP news

Wednesday, Feb. 10:

  • City briefs: Council mourns Nathan Turner; Fifth St. traffic signal gets set for vote; Fifth St. Road project sends council into executive session

    • Flags at Lincoln City Hall, the Logan County Courthouse and local government buildings will be at half-staff through Saturday at 2 p.m. to honor the memory of Alderman Nathan Turner.

  • Notice to snow removal contractors

  • No damage reported following early morning earthquake in northern Illinois

  • Tips for driving in snow and ice

  • Letter: Choosing leadership for Illinois

  • Police reports

  • Laura on Life: Algebra? Seriously?

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Tuesday Super Trios

    • Jay Bird League

  • Red Lions men defeat St. Louis Christian

  • Red Lions women play Trinity Christian

  • AP news

Tuesday, Feb. 9:

  • Personalities of the Week
    When they cook it, we will come
    School, community and businesses serve up a great fundraiser

  • LCHS early dismissal Tuesday at 1:45 p.m.

  • Updated winter weather advisory
    Blowing snow 6 p.m. Tuesday to noon Wednesday

  • Bowling a perfect game is in the family blood

  • Mount Pulaski requests motorists don't park on city streets, due to winter storm forecast

  • Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Humane Society, Andy Fitzpatrick, Eric Graue and Tucker Biesenthal make the Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • HOPE Mobile will not be on the roads Tuesday

  • Logan Lanes: Split 'n' Gutter League

  • AP news

Monday, Feb. 8:

  • City Alderman Nathan Turner passes away

  • Winter weather advisory update

  • Northern Illinois braces for snowstorm
    Storm should affect central Ill. as well

  • Mount Pulaski requests motorists don't park on city streets, due to winter storm forecast

  • LCHS speech team has 'super' weekend at regional

  • Zion Lutheran pancake and sausage breakfast -- in pictures

  • Brock Boss continues family tradition of flying

  • Recall information

  • Lincoln Writers Club meeting postponed

  • Police reports

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Sunday Night Mixed

    • Rollin 66ers

    • Major Super Trios

  • Brackney's 42 leads Railers past Normal West 85-75

  • Red Lions men defeat Crusaders

  • AP news

Saturday, Feb. 6:

  • Chamber lays out new structure for 2010 to better serve members and community

  • Community Action Head Start Fulton County recruitment

  • Lincoln firm keeps records safe and secure
    Part 2: What’s inside; how are documents handled; and what are the coming trends in protection and storage?

  • LCHS talks to community: Administrators explain why cuts need to be made, solicit input

  • Bicentennial time capsule to be sealed Feb. 12 at presidential library

  • Marriages

  • Dissolutions

  • YMCA notes

  • Laura on Life: Changing cell phones

  • Home Country: Remember to feed your squirrel

  • Women Red Lions fall to Eutectics 51-37

  • Railers falter on road, fall to Southeast 67-55

  • AP news

Friday, Feb. 5:

  • LCHS talks to community: Administrators explain why cuts need to be made, solicit input

  • Lincoln firm keeps records safe and secure
    Part 1: Businessman bought, saved and expanded local branch

  • Lincoln VFW adds to area Abraham Lincoln celebrations

  • Logan County support for Salvation Army relief work in Haiti continues

  • State police to step up Super Bowl Sunday patrols

  • LCHS FFA, Carroll Catholic honors, Justin Knauer, Kelsey Laugel, United Way and weekend event reminders all in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Letter: Maintain historical aspects of monument

  • Illini Central activities

  • Police reports

  • Red Lions defeat Eutectics

  • AP news

Thursday, Feb. 4:

  • LCHS 'Meet the Speech Team' night

  • Snow to affect the morning rush hour Friday

  • Rare sports memorabilia to be auctioned at Zion Lutheran's Saturday breakfast

  • State public health director announces $3.1 million to reduce obesity and smoking in Illinois

  • Letter: HSLC thanks each of you

  • Police reports

  • Library notes

  • Reminder: Lincoln Writers Club to meet Tuesday

  • Birthday observance Saturday at Postville Courthouse

  • AP news

Wednesday, Feb. 3:

  • Voter turnout for primary at 27%. Dugan wins Repub. treasurer's race, Kelley wins in close clerk election. Anderson gets nod for board post

  • Might be some time for GOP governor's race to be concluded

  • ALHF Healthcare Careers Scholarship applications now available

  • Elkhart to host 'Tales of Hog Marches and Cattle Kings' March 12

  • Mount Pulaski schedules water main flushing

  • IEMA preparedness campaign turns focus to workplace

  • Police reports

  • Book Look: 'Bartleby Speaks!'

  • Laura on Life: Valentine's Day conundrum

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Jay Bird League

    • Tuesday Super Trios

  • AP news

Tuesday, Feb. 2:

  • City council stuck at a stoplight

  • City briefs: amended appropriations ordinance, downtown car shows and bids for janitorial service

  • Breaking news: Armed robbery reported

  • Personalities of the Week: Veterans say thank you, thank you, thank you to all

    • Updated list of VFW contributors

  • Lincoln police officers certified with special training

  • Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce invites students to vote for favorite business

  • Nation's 1st primary sets stage for Ill. showdown

  • Illinois e-waste recycling and refurbishment phase-in continues in 2010

  • Lincoln Youth Wrestling, pinewood derby, Mount Pulaski VFW, Wash.-Monroe honor roll, Humane Society board and Lincoln Park District all in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police report

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • HOPE Mobile schedule change

  • Logan Lanes:

    • American Bowling League

    • Split 'n' Gutter League

  • LCU women at Maranatha

  • AP news

Monday, Feb. 1:

  • What will be on the ballot for Logan County voters tomorrow?

  • Breaking news: Former city clerk sentenced

  • Breaking news: Community saves VFW
    $27,335 donated and still going

  • VFW fundraiser: daytime highlights -- in pictures 

  • VFW fundraiser: evening highlights -- in pictures

  • Kiwanis serves up chili and oysters -- in pictures

  • Lego tournament at library -- in pictures

  • Mayfield, Kirk inducted into LCU Hall of Fame!

  • Letter: Supports Maxheimer

  • Recall information

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Sunday Night Mixed

    • Rollin 66ers

    • Tuesday Super Trios

    • American Bowling League

  • Red Lions men win, women lose

  • AP news

 

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