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July 2012
A 25-year tradition comes to an end at the Logan County Fair
4-H Dog Show
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4-H Department W exhibits
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4-H Visual Arts
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Elkhart woman sustains minor injuries in Springfield crash
FY 2011 state tourism numbers released
Habitat to raffle playhouse and
handmade quilt
Tickets on sale at the
Logan County Fair
Imagination Grove Fun Day at Sugar Grove Nature Center
FSA county committee nominations close Wednesday
FSA emergency haying and grazing available statewide beginning Thursday
Lincoln Christian Church to sponsor blood drive at Lincoln Masonic Center
Park district notes
AP news
Lincoln Public Library Annex -- it's not your rocking chair grandma's hushed old library
Last day of the summer program at Lincoln Public Library Annex -- album
New Superintendent Dugan says New Holland and Middletown school future sound
Lincoln College scholarship established in memory of Debra Ackerman
Health dept. observes World Breastfeeding Week
Bicyclists: Register now for the TOOC Tour
Antique car exhibition Saturday at David Davis Mansion
Minier Corn Daze Sunday
Recalls announced
North Greens Atlanta City Golf Course is the Chamber Business of the Week
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Illinois C.O.P.S. make a pit stop in Lincoln
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Mission Mart reopens after a little help from some friends
Mission Mart reopens after a little help from some friends -- album
A good week for watching planes at the Logan County Airport
Talent show participants needed at Logan County Fair
How does the number of 100-degree days compare to records?
(As of July 25)
Drought report for central and southeast Illinois
Family Nature Exploration Day at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Go to work in the past: Historic site volunteer training Aug. 4
'Blackberry Rain' author Graham Murdock at Vachel Lindsay Home Aug. 4
Letter: Together for Lincoln helps WLLM
Library notes
Home Country: A cabin somewhere in the hills
AP news
O'Neill suggests combined city-county manager to Lincoln council
Little to no rain felt in Logan County; next best chance Monday
Rain for Lincoln and Logan County is beginning to be reminiscent of a popular line by the fictional government agent in 'Get Smart': 'Missed, by that much'
District 27 registration Aug. 1; 1st day of school Aug. 17
LCHS freshman orientation Aug. 9
Together for Lincoln applications now available
Home
weatherization applications due Aug. 1
Elkhart Historical Society presents 'Elephants in Lincoln: A Mammoth Discovery'
IDES website improvements
help workers, businesses
Yearlong effort succeeds to
streamline services, fight waste
'The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln' author Stephen Carter at presidential museum Aug. 2
Illinois receives federal approval for highway construction program hiring incentive
Police reports
AP news
Logan County Relay for Life nets $81,235
Red Cross provides assistance to Lincoln family after fire damages home
Field check reveals very poor conditions for Logan County corn crops
Local authors present book to Lincoln Public Library
Book signing to
be Aug. 4
Free movie tickets available for 'Kung Fu Panda 2'
Entry deadline approaching for state fair photo and talent contests
1st human West Nile virus-positive case in Illinois for 2012
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
City votes in favor of legalized video gambling
City engineer resigns; Prairie Engineers will serve as interim
Weather conditions on Wednesday to create heightened fire danger
Logan County water conditions and restrictions
Registration dates for LCHS
ALMH June Employee of the Month
Dry weather tips and
musings
By John Fulton, University of Illinois Extension
Weekly Outlook: Are soybean prices high enough?
Morgan horse demonstrations Saturday at Lincoln's New Salem
Dr. Freesmeier's health class for August canceled
Laura on Life: What to do when it's hot
AP news
LCHS mulls participation in federal program intended to improve test scores
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon speaks at annual Democratic dinner
Emden celebrates 138 years with its 61st annual homecoming
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LCHS students and parents experience Spain and France
Makayla Anderson to compete in National American Miss Illinois pageant
St. Patrick's chicken dinner deemed great success
Gov. Quinn announces record number of visitors, tourism spending in Illinois for 2011
American Iris Society Springfield iris sale
Illinois Lottery FY12 sales top $2.67 billion
Police reports
AP news
Drought continues threatening crops and now water supplies
6 young women via for 2012 Miss Logan County Fair
15 to compete for the title of Little Miss Logan County
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Hundreds turn out for Family Fun Day in Scully Park
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Ernie and Fran Edwards Route 66 Appreciation Day set for Aug. 5
School physical dates announced by Healthy Communities Partnership
New Holland-Middletown school invites you to have coffee with the superintendent
Leslie Scott Garvey, RN, to retire from ALMH
Memorial SportsCare symposium to feature speaker on barefoot running
Recalls announced
Emden Historical Society cemetery walk
Births:
Jace Idell Banister
Brody Michael Benshoff
Logan Rei Diamond
Charlotte Ruth Roland
Police reports
Marriages and civil union
Lincoln wrestling boils the competition
Ashleigh Yarcho is named Lincoln College cheer coach
AP news
Emden Homecoming continues
through tomorrow
Many great activities going on today
Mount Pulaski electric aggregation letters in the mail
Raminator visits Lincoln Chrysler Dodge & Jeep
Firehouse news for June
DNR urges boaters to use caution
Low water levels
increase risks
Happy Hollow to offer free family entertainment
Newly renovated sleep center welcomes community to open house
'Music Honoring Vachel' featured at Lindsay Home July 28
Memorial Transplant 5K registration open
Attorney General Madigan: Jacksonville man arrested on Class X child pornography charge
Home Country: Winding road to an easy ending
AP news
City approves purchase of a new fire truck
LCHS drops tax rate, meets budget reduced by half-million
Emden Legion Homecoming this weekend
Kids get a soaking at Allison Park, courtesy of the Lincoln Fire Department
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City of Lincoln July FAQ: grilling safety
2nd-quarter Logan County home sales report
Traveling summer art camp returning to Lincoln
'Once on This Island' at Springfield Muni
CDC: Whooping cough rising at alarming rate in US
Adam Cook wins 1st market basket of the season
Special event Sunday at St. John UCC
AP news
92-year-old hospice patient honored for service at Christian Village
ALMH gives to local food pantry
Heat continues, with cold front bringing slightly lower temps and possibility of storms this evening
Raminator brings 'monster' excitement to Lincoln Chrysler Dodge & Jeep
Free movie tickets available for 'Puss in Boots'
A summer passion: fresh tomatoes
By Jennifer Fishburn, University of Illinois
Extension
54 Illinois counties, including Logan, released for haying or grazing
Prestigious, international honors for 2 Illinois River sites
Registration open for SportsCare's women’s biathlon
Dr. Stanley Allen joins Prompt Care
AP news
AP news
Street-side parking motion fails miserably
Mount Pulaski issues emergency water restrictions
Heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m.
Bill Post shares stories of Middletown with historical society
Street artists at it again, this time with flower power
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Community Action surveys low-income needs
Logan County Democrats to host 'Blue Donkey' chicken dinner
Lincoln College invites public to join them at Cubs-Cardinals game on Saturday
Extension offers free session on using drought-damaged corn for livestock feed
'Buy Illinois' challenge issued with launch of newly designed product logo
Hickory Ridge concert at Dickson Mounds
Registration under way for Springfield car show
Civil War 150th anniversary event this weekend at David Davis Mansion
Robert Clifford calls for NTSB investigation into tragic UP derailment in Glenview
Lincoln Theater 4 is the Chamber Business of the Week
Births:
Blake Ray Wayne Baker
Ivy June Boyd
Reed Michael Kutz
Jordynn Atayah Diana Watkins
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
City council voting session tonight: New fire truck back on the agenda
Heat and humidity to continue through Wednesday
4th Logan County sales tax payment received for school facilities
Logan County 4-H Foods and Home & Family Show results
Logan County 4-H Foods and Home & Family Show results -- album
Zion Lutheran announces registration dates and other events
Wampler to be listed in United States Achievement Academy yearbook
Illinois governor set to release plan on statewide drought
15 counties in Illinois released for haying or grazing of CRP
Under the Prairie Stars free concert series returns to Mr. Lincoln's Square
Letter: Commends mayor on truth about gambling
Recalls announced
Police reports
AP news
Local hospice organization opens in Logan County
Little Lambs spend the week as little campers
Christian Child Care has 'HappyFeet'
Christian Child Care has 'HappyFeet' -- album
Scattered thunderstorms today followed by the return of high heat and humidity
Just announced ... Increased total purse for Up in Smoke on the Square
Come to the Logan County Fair and share your favorite pie
April Matherly named July Employee of the Month at ALMH
Crop insurance reminders for drought conditions
Illinois Farm Bureau acknowledges U.S. House of Representatives' work on farm bill
Imagination Grove Fun Days at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Home Country: A 2-week prescription
AP news
Committee hashes out street-side parking issues and develops 2 recommendations
Home weatherization available through Together for Lincoln
Elkhart community blood drive at Elkhart Christian Church
Leadership Council for area manufacturers and distributors will meet July 24
Workshop assists aspiring farmers with new business ideas
Miller Park Zoo hosts Animal Enrichment Day
Illinois launches new benefit fraud prevention tool
AP news
Committee to recommend allowing video gambling in Lincoln
Snyder: The economic impact of video gambling
Coroner's jury returns an 'undetermined' in May car-truck crash
County board finance committee accepting requests for hotel-motel tax funds for 2013
Kiwanis presents awards to outstanding Logan County 4-H members
Veolia Glass to give free canning supplies to new fair entries
WLB jr. high baseball camp July 23-26
Free movie tickets available for 'Mr. Popper's Penguins'
Watering techniques and conservation measures for
your home vegetable garden
By Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, University of
Illinois Extension
Illinois Drought Response Task Force convenes
'Drummer Boy of Shiloh' Saturday at presidential museum
Special Civil War era vocal & folk music concert Saturday at Old State Capitol
'Artist in Residence' program July 14-25 at Vachel Lindsay Home
AP news
City gets update on emerald ash borer
LIHEAP summer energy assistance available starting today
IEMA awards $4 million in
grants to support local emergency management agencies
Logan
County EMA receives $21,185.20
HSLC dog wash and bake sale at Habitat for Humanity Saturday
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society will meet Monday
Oasis to host seminar on alternatives to Illinois Cares
Health dept. food inspection scores for May and June now online
Millikin University MBA program to host Preview Night and informational webinar next week
Beans & Such is the Chamber Business of the Week
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: That's life
AP news
Park district's day camp provides education, fun to area youngsters
Lincoln Park District day campers learn about pheasants at Helfrich's pheasant hatchery
Christian Child Care celebrates National Picnic Day
Foundation will host a 'Pulaski Street Fest' Friday evening
Southern gospel tour in Manito Saturday
Anticipation trio and Danny Funderburk
Logan County Democrats' fundraiser dinner July 21
Yoga in the grove at Sugar Grove Nature Center
State provides new, interactive information about the quality of community health care
IDOT launches digital safety campaign on roadways to reduce traffic-related fatalities
ILETSB announces intergovernmental agreement with the University of Illinois
Police reports
AP news
19 teachers schooled in agriculture at Summer Ag Institute
Emerald ash borer talk to be at noon today at the public library
Habitat electronics recycling Saturday
July glass recycling collection Saturday
Community Action Head Start Logan County recruitment
June in Illinois: hot and dry
New culinary competitions coming to Illinois State Fair
Memorial to host free health event
Letter: Opposes city ordinance against parking in Lincoln yards
Recalls announced
AP news
City says no to a new fire truck ... for now
Heat
continues through today
Forecast: Feels like? 110
Dangerous heat continues: Exercise cautions
Drought conditions intensify over central and southeast Illinois: NWS update
Motorists urged to drive cautiously, remain alert for pavement failure due to extreme heat
'Prairie Troubadour' featured in Honest Abe's museum
Memorial to host remembrance service
25th annual Heritage Sunday at Bryant Cottage
Oasis pork chop dinner July 26
Park district notes
Home Country: A free lesson, like it or not
Fighting Illini basketball
Miller named special assistant to the head coach
Parham joins Illini
AP news
Lincoln fire and finance committees discuss a new city fire truck
Part 2
Firehouse news for May
Excessive heat continues Friday and Saturday, with cooler temps and chance of storms Saturday night:
Mid 80’s forecast by Monday
Graphical depiction
Dangerous heat continues: Exercise cautions
Drought conditions intensify over central and southeast Illinois: NWS update
Bridge replacement on Lazy Row in Eminence Township
Bridge replacement on Lazy Row in Eminence Township
Hollyhock rust, evergreen pruning, to-do list
By John Fulton
Emerald ash borer talk set for Monday at the library
RMA spring acreage reporting date
USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers to report crop losses
Rare red panda added to zoo collection
Blades Hair & Nail Salon is the Chamber Business of the Week
Millikin University spring dean's list includes Kincheloe, Vermeire, Kennett and Volle
Police reports
Logan County Dynamite teams compete in Hoops for Troops
AP news
Lincoln aldermen, fire chief agree
city has to do something about engine 5104
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Lincoln celebrates the 4th with an old-fashioned parade and a lot of water
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Lincoln residents enjoy a great fireworks show
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Mount Pulaski residents enjoy a laid-back 4th of July
Sales in downtown Mount Pulaski benefit veterans and local historic organizations
Senior farmers market coupons available today at Oasis
Stay safe during excessive heat conditions
Chamber and Lincoln Elks committee partner to offer Logan County veterans free balloon rides and festival admission passes
Lincoln College announces Capstone program for students with degrees in applied science field
Mission Mart now open to 8 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
Free movie tickets available for 'Zookeeper'
Family Nature Exploration Day at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Oasis pork chop dinner July 26
Births:
Henry George Farmer
Piper Rai Rossio
Gabryel Leann Snyder
Alexander Scott
Wilkinson
Police reports
Marriages
Dissolutions
AP news
Wednesday, July 4
(Independence Day holiday)
Fireworks still on schedule for Lincoln Wednesday night
City of Lincoln FAQ: Fireworks: What is allowed and what is illegal for the consumer?
Celebrate America at Immanuel Lutheran on July 4th
St. John's Church noodle makers give their talents to the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation fundraiser
Safe Ride available for 4th of July holiday
Drought makes Logan County waterways more unsafe
What's going to happen to
boaters over the July 4th holiday?
BoatUS
knows ...
Fire potentials rise: Logan County Emergency Management Agency urges caution
HSLC seeks loving foster homes for homeless dogs and cats
State fire marshal urges communities to take extra precautions during 4th of July celebrations
State fire marshal urges residents to take precautions when grilling
FSA to observe holiday hours
IDES
offices closed Wednesday to observe Independence Day
Customers should
certify; services available on Internet
Logan County Fair office
open
It's time to register entries for this year's fair
Book Look: 'C.R. Mudgeon'
Laura on Life: Rope swings and flying potatoes
AP news
Local community, local economy: Watch, wait and pray for rain
Local community, local economy: Watch, wait and pray for rain -- album
National Weather Service update: Excessive heat warning in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday
Isolated T-storms possible; heat and humidity continue through week
Fire potentials rise: Logan County Emergency Management Agency urges caution
Logan County Fair office open
It's time to register entries for this year's fair
Lincoln Christian Church hosts Princess Tea in the Secret Garden
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Street art comes to Lincoln
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Fireworks still on the schedule for the 4th in Lincoln
4th of July
fireworks and Jason Bassett Band canceled in Mount Pulaski
But there will still be plenty of
things to do
Mount Pulaski VFW to host July 4th fried chicken dinner fundraiser
Low water, hot weather make conditions ripe for fish kills in Illinois rivers, streams and ponds
Illinois and the Korean War, July 1952
IEMA working to identify, secure contaminated pet bowls at 11 Petco stores in Illinois
12-year-old stands up to 'Big Plastic,' rallies 150,000 to stop bill that would make plastic bag bans illegal in communities across Illinois
AP news