Daily headlines
June 2008
Lincoln College provost Zurkammer retiring
New state laws begin July 1
Recall information
Japanese
beetles and potato leafhoppers
By John Fulton
Be a truth champion
HOPE Mobile's July schedule
Lincoln Legion vs. Rantoul, Washington
AP news
Wind farm hearings contentious
Round 4 at the Zoning Board of Appeals
Summer day campers visit the new Logan County 911 center -- pictures
US Dept. of Labor gives Illinois $3.5 million for flood recovery
Area lawmakers blast governor's move of IDOT jobs
Home Country (column)
AP news
Wind farm debate still spinning
Health department, food pantry both smiling
Lincoln Goody's store not on closing list
Flood disaster recovery centers open
Logan County outdoor warning siren activation protocol
Cubs/Cards and more great stories make the Close
Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
YMCA Exchange
Desiring the past,
despising the present
Appreciating today when yesterday is appealing
Laura on Life: Roadkill, bug art and GPS insanity
Triple T vs. Mason City
Logan Lanes bowling: Thursday Super Four
AP news
'Momentous occasion' for
Lincoln College
Groundbreaking for new Lincoln Center multiplex draws crowd
Keep your child
safe
Car seat use training and
inspections offered Friday in Lincoln
Nicholson Road closed at railroad crossing
Storms renew flood concerns
Bomke joins Rutherford and Radogno in statewide tour of correctional facilities
Police reports
Weekly Outlook: Rationing corn
Red, White & True Mysteries: Everyone recognizes Mel's voice but not his name
St. John's vs. Clinton
Peasley Funeral Home vs. Oly South
Burgrabe's Legal Eagles vs. Christian Village and Mason City
Cross Brothers-MP vs. Atlanta
MP Ray Inman vs. Atlanta
Lincoln Legion vs. Mount Zion
Logan Lanes bowling: Wednesday NASCAR 6:30 p.m.
AP news
Future for Lincoln and Logan
County revealed tonight
Development partnership to unveil 5-year strategic plan
Becker Computer Service changes hands
Mason City and Havana receive federal funds for economic development
Governor warns
Illinois House:
Approve Senate revenue package or state services
will be cut
President declares major disaster for Illinois
Police reports for Wednesday, June 25
Weekly Outlook: High price reached?
Disaster information available
Gettysburg Address returns to public display
Laura on Life: Low-maintenance animals
Lincoln Legion vs. Decatur
AP news
For CISA Inc. all roads led to Lincoln
Second new
building in 1 week completed and open for business
Governor announces flood recovery assistance
A super
busy weekend gets a Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
St. John's vs. Mason City
Peasley Funeral Home wins
Lincoln Christian Village vs. North Fork Tree Farm
Burgrabe's Legal Eagles vs. MP INB
Triple T vs. Friendship Manor
Webster Construction vs. MP Ray Inman
AP news
AFSCME contract running out of time
March in
Springfield set today
Lincoln College to host groundbreaking for gymnasium and museum on Wednesday
Three more counties declared disaster areas
Recall information
Police reports
St. John's vs. Family Custom Cleaners
IGA wins 14-13
Culligan vs. Atlanta
Lincoln Legion vs. Pontiac and Limestone
AP news
County officials get a present all can use
Lincoln
warming up for Abraham Lincoln 200th birthday celebration
County: Monsanto wins county approval for enterprise zone
Financial planners anticipate return to solid figures
Shared mutual aid between Logan County and Macon County helps with
Adams County flooding
Rt. 66 Garage Sale of Logan County a success
YMCA Exchange (column)
Laura on Life: Neither a leader nor a follower
Home Country (column)
Logan Lanes bowling: Thursday Super Four
AP news
Kroger investments in Lincoln store and community celebrated
New Hampton Inn opens on west side
Moratorium on insurance cancellations in declared Illinois disaster areas
Four-legged friends, learning and good deeds make the
Close Up
By Mike Fak
Reminder: Master Gardener garden walk this weekend
May food inspection scores
Peasley Funeral Home vs. Oly South
Burgrabe's Legal Eagles vs. Studio 620 and Mason City
Culligan vs. Mason City 2
Webster Construction vs. Bennett Funeral Home
Lincoln Legion vs. Morton
AP news
Maple Ridge: Not your grandma or grandpa's nursing home
Motorist advisory: County sealcoat operations begin
Police reports
Marriages
Dissolutions
Reminder: Master Gardener garden walk this weekend
Laura on Life: Lucy's secret to staying young
Red, White & True Mysteries: Who created voltage, watts, amps and ohms?
Burgrabe's Legal Eagles vs. Clinton
Cross Brothers-MP vs. Atlanta
Triple T vs. Olympia South
Lincoln Heat 12U vs. Jacksonville
Senior Lincoln Legion vs. Bartonville
Logan Lanes bowling: Wednesday NASCAR 6:30 p.m.
AP news
City puts stop to signs
Too many signs, and billboards
too big
Community Action staff gains national recognition
Lincoln Police Department annual report
Governor requests additional federal dollars for flood relief
Police reports for Wednesday, June 18
Letter: 'Village People' appreciate support
Oasis update
Book Look: '365 Ways to Live Green'
Presidential candidates comment
on causes of autism
American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association says evidence-based approach
should guide national autism 'conversation'
10 & under softball
Bronco play
Metamora defeats Lincoln Legion
AP news
Federal support announced for major Lincoln College project
New Lincoln
Center to enhance community resources
Noise causes noise in chambers
Council to make track pay for late nights
County to vote on 2 enterprise zone extensions tonight
Monsanto
makes requests for Illiopolis and Farmer City
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Understanding where our uniqueness is from
Burgrabe's Legal Eagles vs. Mount Pulaski INB
Cross Brothers Implement-MP vs. Clinton
Culligan vs. Atlanta Dental
Triple T vs. Mason City
AP news
New skateboard park a fitting memorial
Master Gardener garden walk this weekend
More Illinois National Guard called up for flood control
Federal response to Midwest floods continues
Recall information
Police reports for Monday, June 16
Soldier beetles and
what-to-do list
By John Fulton
Fire
Laura on Life: Reaction to a reaction
Triple T Promotional vs. Culligan, Mount Pulaski
Mount Pulaski softball vs. Oly South
Lincoln Senior Legion at Danville tourney
Zion Lutheran School golf results
AP news
Input requested on local transportation needs
IDNR reminds site visitors of
firewood ban
No firewood
allowed from emerald ash borer quarantine areas
Letter: Eskew's mother thankful to community
Praise service at Camp Griesheim on June 22
Home Country
AP news
Christian Child Care begins turnaround
Amtrak service interruptions
begin Monday
Track repairs
affect Lincoln stops through June 24
Flash flood watch still in effect for Friday
Tomato-salmonella update
Keep Cool Illinois campaign launched to help families stay cool, safe and healthy this summer
Entry deadlines for state fair competitive events are approaching
Police reports for Friday, June 13
'YMCA Exchange'
Vacation Bible School announcement
MP Cross Brothers vs. Atlanta
MP vs. Lincoln's Joe Ryan
Webster Construction vs. Bennett Funeral Home
AP news
Enough! More rain in forecast for next two days
ME Realty: 25 years in business, 215 years of experience
Illinois officials prepare for possible flooding along Mississippi
Voila! Quality houses in a hurry -- pictures
Do we have a cure for the stem cell debate? Scientists, religious authorities and the president think so
Police reports collected on Thursday, June 12
Marriages
Dissolutions
State Bank announces new assistant vice president
Biblical worldview seminar
Laura on Life: But he's fine
Red, White & True Mysteries: Who invented the Ferris wheel -- Washington, Carver or Ferris
Lincoln IGA vs. Peasley Funeral Home
MP Cross Brothers vs. MKS
Logan Lanes bowling: Wednesday NASCAR 6:30 p.m.
AP news
The constant companion: Michelle Conrady-Brown's life with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
City to take more control of billboards and signs
Logan County coroner
confirms woman's identity
Body found
near Hartsburg is missing Mackinaw woman
May 'Click It or Ticket' campaign
State disaster
declared due to flooding in six southeastern Illinois counties
Helps
area get state assets and personnel for response and recovery
efforts
Event this Friday shows the best of our community
Oasis update
Peoria Municipal Band concerts June 18 and June 22
ALMH announces new infection control officer
St. John vs. Atlanta
Mount Pulaski softball vs. Clinton
INB-MP softball vs. Clinton
Triple T Promotional vs. Atlanta Dental
MP Ray Inman vs. Atlanta
Lincoln Legion vs. Jacksonville
AP news
Woman's body found near Hartsburg
Coroner investigates body found in Logan County
Lincoln Jaycees collecting at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday for Lincoln Logan Food Pantry
City attorney's annual report
Illinois spring wettest since 1927
Gov. Blagojevich names Bob Greenlee as state's new deputy governor; thanks Sheila Nix for her years of service
Illinois Department of Labor lifts temporary halt on operation of several Yo-Yo amusement rides
Treating for
bagworms to planting pumpkins
By John Fulton
Weekly Outlook: Crop markets
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
'Sanborn Maps & History of Lincoln Buildings' program
Tracing our roots
Mount Pulaski girls vs. Mason City
ISU's Odiakosa named first Collie Scholarship recipient
AP news
Flood threat continues -- severe storms possible Monday night
Flash flood watch in effect through Tuesday morning
FEMA responds to severe Midwest weather
Preparedness is critical to surviving severe storms
FDA warns consumers nationwide not to eat certain types of raw red tomatoes
Lincoln Daily News keeps on growing
Recall information
Hillary Clinton delivers remarks in Washington, D.C.
Police reports received June 9
LCHS amended budget hearing and board meeting
Carrying the stones of remembrance
Laura on Life: Magic numbers
Logan Lanes bowling: Thursday Super Four
Lincoln Senior Legion vs. Jacksonville
AP news
Illinois State Fair ticket office opens today
Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting Special Olympics kicks off Sunday
Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center commemorates 5th anniversary
State
public health director announces Web pages allowing the public to
check beach water quality before swimming
Site lists
beach closings and water test results
Reward offered for information about prehistoric grave looting
Native
American burial mounds in southern Illinois have recently been
targeted
Marriages
Dissolutions
New CEFCU manager enjoys personal contact Lincoln offers
YMCA Exchange column
Home Country column
ISU's Cox picked by Pirates in 35th round of MLB draft
AP news
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch until 7 p.m.
Windy day Friday across central Illinois
Flooding continues
New CEFCU manager enjoys personal contact Lincoln offers
Seniors warned about IRS economic stimulus scam
Salmonella outbreak reminder of safe food handling practices
State
public health director urges people to use safe practices when
handling produce
Lincoln and Logan County accident, incident and arrest reports
NH-M honor rolls
Park district notes: Summer solutions to 'I'm bored and there is nothing to do!'
St. John vs. Mason City
Peasley vs. Country Insurance
Webster Construction vs. Mount Pulaski
Lincoln Senior Legion vs. Pekin
Logan Lanes bowling: Wednesday NASCAR
AP news
Wind farm breezes through planning commission
Chamber hires new executive director
Flood warning along small streams in Logan County
Earlier announcement: Flood warning ends
Crime Stoppers: Copper water pipes taken
Red, White & True Mysteries: Nobody ever remembers who finishes 2nd
AP news
DNA identification confirms body that of missing teen
Heavy rains pound area ... twice
Flood warning extended
Hazardous weather forecast
Hundman Lumber open house Saturday
Washington-Monroe 4th-quarter honor roll
Mount Pulaski Grade School award winners
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing announces dean's list for the spring semester
Book Look: 'How to Survive a Totally Boring Summer'
Cleaning house
Together for Lincoln
Laura on Life: Extreme weather
Minier Farmer's
Market season starts Friday
Evening market
features unique products and entertainment
AP news
City breaks on policy, agrees to hire new police officer
Immediate storm threat passes for now (11 a.m.)
Tornado watch in effect until 2 p.m.
Earlier reports:
High, damaging winds, possibly in excess of 60 mph, in western Logan County headed for Emden, Hartsburg, Atlanta (10:30 a.m.)
Tuesday's severe weather update
Outdoor warning siren system to be tested Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Siren test canceled due to imminent threat of severe weather
Severe weather anticipated Tuesday afternoon
'A few hours of dry weather expected today'
Weekly Outlook: Conservation Reserve Program
Mount Pulaski High School honor rolls
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing announces graduates
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Peasley Funeral Home vs. Atlanta
Webster Construction tops Mason City
AP news
Lincoln and Logan County spared brunt of Friday's storms
City crews to pick up storm
debris Monday through Wednesday
Landfill open extra
hours
Severe weather outlook through Tuesday night
Vendor spots open in Scully
Park for garage sale and flea market during Lincoln Heritage Days in
July
Home
businesses and crafters encouraged to participate
Gov. Blagojevich announces
General Assembly's fiscal 2009 budget unbalanced,
unconstitutional
Governor urges all four leaders to join negotiations on
operating and capital budgets
Initial review shows House inaction on new revenue leaves FY09
budget $2.1 billion in the red
Illinois Senate passes operating budget $2 billion in the red
Governor's statement on efforts to pass Illinois Works plan
Governor's statement on passage of transit bill
State public health department confirms additional measles cases
in Illinois
Public
health director stresses the importance of vaccinations
Lincoln document search project receives $1.4 million grant
Recall information
State Sen. Bill Brady comments
on passing of unbalanced budget
One
positive: increase for veterans
Mount
Pulaski graduates 53
Jennifer Allspach and Paul Foley named valedictorians
ZLS 4th-quarter honor roll
Graduates: Mount Pulaski High School
Rainy, warm weather and diseases: West Nile and leaf fungus
By John Fulton
Help
offset summer blood shortages
Blood drive
today
Laura on Life: Prewash for really good days
AP news