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[Logan County drivers are facing driving challenges pretty well with the latest snowfall. Already seasoned, drivers are responding to the less-than-ideal road conditions by slowing down and taking precautions. There are fewer accidents happening. Logan County Highway Department reports that most of the roads are drivable but becoming snow-packed. Jim Allen says, "Conditions are expected to worsen this afternoon as winds pick up and cause drifting."]


HOME AND FAMILY

Making marriage work

[DEC. 29, 2000]  At 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1951, George Dahmm and Eva Hunter tied the knot at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Monday they will celebrate 50 years of marriage. What, you may be asking yourself, is the secret to keeping a marriage together for 50 years?  

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Marriage and divorce trends

[DEC. 29, 2000]  The new charts on How We Stack Up compare the number of marriages, divorces and annulments in Logan and nine other Illinois counties.

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State Farm Holiday Classic

  • Friday, 6 p.m. -- Lincoln Railsplitters play South Holland-Thornwood in the Bloomington Classic at the Shirk Center 

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Holiday basketball tournament results

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Brian Cook named Big Ten
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By Jeff Mayfield

[DEC. 29, 2000]  After almost single-handedly keeping Illinois in the Missouri game by putting together a first half that coach Bill Self called the "best by any Illini player this year," Brian Cook led the Fighting Illini in scoring at Texas as well to claim this week's top player prize.

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MILESTONES

- George and Eva Dahmm, 50th anniversary


SPIRITUAL LIFE

Christian rock band will perform

[DEC. 29, 2000]  On Saturday, Jan. 20, the Vineyard Cafe will welcome The Remnant.  The Remnant is a Christian rock band that is steadily growing in popularity throughout central Illinois and has made the Vineyard Cafe an annual stop in its increasing itinerary.

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