Lincoln, IL

October 22, 2010

TOP STORIES
Training in city garage keeps firefighters updated

[MAY 16, 2000] Inside the city garage across from Latham Park, portions of a house, built to dimension, have been erected to help conduct one of the training programs established by the Lincoln Fire Department.

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HONORS & AWARDS
City receives state grant for fire equipment

Policemen honored by Commission

[MAY 16, 2000]  State Sen. Robert Madigan and Rep. John Turner presented a check for $32,000 to Chief Ken Ebelherr, Lincoln City Fire Department, at last night’s city council meeting. The money will be applied toward new fire equipment. Also at the council meeting, the Lincoln Fire and Police Commission honored six policemen for their years of service. 

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How to book a mini-vacation

[MAY 16, 2000]  As warm and warmer weather moves in and school sessions end for the summer, I hear of more people taking vacations. Some drive or fly or travel by motorcycle to Wisconsin, Ohio or Virginia, or just take a short jaunt in Illinois by train. Usually people plan these trips in advance, even if some of the preparations aren’t finished until the last minute. The other day I took an unexpected mini-vacation with no real planning except that I’d had a dental checkup scheduled since the previous appointment six months ago.

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LAW & COURTS
Police reports
[MAY 16, 2000]  Law and Courts lists the latest reports from the Lincoln City Police Department and the Logan County Sheriff's Department. All citizens listed in the police reports are innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The Lincoln Daily News does not list the names or exact addresses of individuals, unless convicted and over the age of 21. Listings include police reports, marriage licenses and dissolutions, and weekly court reports.

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