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Warm weather fun for youngsters. The fountain at Scully Park is in the foreground as water shoots up in front of a view of the Logan County Courthouse. Picture by Nila Smith (Click on picture for larger image.)
Committee focuses in on top health needs in county Part 2 Sailor fulfills promise to mom, earning college degree Community Action announces last chance for utility assistance Syngenta Halex GT touring robotic truck at Kroger's  IL student MAP award suspension imminent 32% increase in enrollment, limited funds available Lawmakers weigh in on constitutional amendments This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Committee focuses in on top health needs in county Personality of the Week A century is not enough 101-year-old Katie Dobey continues lifelong passion for Cubs Katie's poem Boy Scout Troop 102 'pulls off' another great fundraiser -- in pictures Lincoln FFA chapter hosts petting zoo -- in pictures AP survey: Recovery to remain sluggish into 2011 This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  April 13 Christian Child Care, Lincoln Parent Center, Salvation Army of Logan County, Wash.-Monroe honor roll, Emma Nobbe, Megan Opperman and Nate Stuckey benefit in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
Logan County ag producers and suppliers look forward to a productive year in 2010.    This online supplement to Lincoln Daily News features articles and interviews with some of the experts in the field, reflecting on the 2009 growing season and projecting ahead about production and industry trends for 2010.   Click here for the online flip-book version        LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online Recent Letters to the Editor Submit a letter to the editor online CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO 10 YEARS OF STORIES IN THE LDN ARCHIVES Recent Perspectives Articles

News...    sponsored by          This undated image provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Harold Montague. On Monday, Sonia Lisset Castro said through tears and a translator that Montague laughed as she pleaded for him to stop striking her and her 4-month-old son with a medieval-style battle ax on a residential street AP photo/Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Local Committee focuses in on top health needs in county Part 2 Sailor fulfills promise to mom, earning college degree Community Action announces last chance for utility assistance Syngenta Halex GT touring robotic truck at Kroger's CLOSE UP:  April 13 Christian Child Care, Lincoln Parent Center, Salvation Army of Logan County, Wash.-Monroe honor roll, Emma Nobbe, Megan Opperman and Nate Stuckey benefit in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance National Bodies of all dead W.Va. miners recovered At least 3 dead in north Ga. Navy plane crash Father wages court battle against funeral protests Nevada ax attack case hearing to continue Thursday Ohio terrorist ties to al-Qaida operative revealed Roethlisberger could face punishment from NFL Polish air crash puts spotlight on pilots' duties AP analysis: Economic pain eases in hard-hit areas New media recognized in Pulitzer competition Politics & Government Obama's nuclear summit yields early dividends Obama, China's Hu press for strong words on Iran SPIN METER: Congress' pork: advocacy or hypocrisy? Wrong video of health protest spurs N-word feud Groups look for tea party support on nomination Okla. tea parties and lawmakers envision militia Military sources: New US commander for Iraq Report: Pakistan's nuke materials at greatest risk Gibbs: Ukraine to get rid of high enriched uranium US amb.: Americans share outrage over stranded boy Weather and Climate The nation's weather International Pakistan airstrike kills 71 civilians: official 11 dead as Muslim militants attack Philippine city 3 Afghan women killed in militant mortar fire 2 dead after stabbing rampage near S. China school Tears as body of Poland's first lady returns home Bakieyv says he'll go if security guaranteed European abuse hot lines log jump in calls Karadzic genocide trial to hear from 1st witness The day the music died: Somali Islamists ban songs ODD & Extraordinary Fla. man stalks, kills 6-foot diamondback rattler Woman accepts 'Village Idiot' award for hair blaze Fla. deputy shocks colleague with Taser in joke Cops: Woman attacks ex during reconciliation talk Cat awarded for using paw to warn of gas leak Police say meat salesman swallowed marijuana joint Alleged drunk driver hits judge he faced in 1998 Police pull over one SUV, but make 2 DUI arrests Iowan ready for prom with gum wrapper dress Science, Technology and the Environment Astronauts take 3rd, final spacewalk of mission Astronauts mark anniversary of Apollo 13 drama World's deepest known undersea volcanic vent found Washington state moves to ban copper in brake pads Orcas seen in rare Puget Sound gray whale attack	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $11019.42   +13.45            S&P500       $1197.30   +0.82            NASDAQ     $2465.99   +8.12   National Homeowners making sacrifices in tough economy Consumer Reports calls Lexus GX460 unsafe Top ex-WaMu executives come before Congress Union official: Stern to leave Service Employees Google adds a touch of Microsoft to applications International Greece sells euro1.2 billion in T-Bills China's Hu rebuffs Obama on yuan Energy IEA: OPEC had 1st big drop in output in a year Oil falls below $84, extending 5 days of losses Markets Stock futures fall, point to lower opening World markets lower as Alcoa disappoints Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.939 Bloomington $2.899- $2.959 Springfield $2.879 -- $2.959     Logan County ag producers and suppliers look forward to a productive year in 2010.    This online supplement to Lincoln Daily News features articles and interviews with some of the experts in the field, reflecting on the 2009 growing season and projecting ahead about production and industry trends for 2010.   Click here for the online flip-book version                            Dividing perennials, mowing grass Plant sale May 1 By John Fulton  USDA Farm Service Agency March newsletter 2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture futures rise, livestock prices drop Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary USDA: 3% of U.S. corn crop planted What bugs will bug you this year? Some common pests will see lower numbers in the 2010 crop, specialist says More... Recent Rural Review News Index Upcoming Civic Events              CLASSIFIED ADS Place an ad online     Classified Rates & Info     HAPPY ADS! Announcements Auctions Autos/Vehicles Employment Free Legal Notices Lost & Found Misc. for Sale Pets/Animals Real Estate Rentals Services Wanted

A youngster looks through possible body art at the Styx Unlimited tattoo parlor. Although too young to start, she seemed to appreciate the artistry. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
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A collection of Helen Keller's artifacts, writings, photographs and personal items, including this Native American deerskin dress given to Keller by members of the Pawnee tribe in 1960, are displayed as part of the "Helen Keller: A Daring Adventure" exhibit at the American Foundation for the Blind on Friday in New York. The exhibit is scheduled to open May 7. AP photo by Jason DeCrow
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts NYC exhibit tells story of activist Helen Keller New German tablet PC dubbed WePad to rival iPad 1964 Jackie Kennedy interviews to be published Conan O'Brien to make TBS his new late-night home Fired Activision execs in games deal with rival EA The demise of Hollywood heir Cameron Douglas Television's Kate Walsh set for off-Broadway debut Va. paper wins Pulitzer for gas-royalties coverage 'Next to Normal' wins Pulitzer Prize for drama Call to overhaul 1 of Mall's oldest buildings State: Pamela Anderson owes $493K in income taxes Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised April 6     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) waves to the crowd after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Monday in St. Louis. The Cards won 5-0. AP photo by Tom Gannam
Today's Top Sports Stories Roethlisberger could face punishment from NFL Jets' new WR Holmes suspended 4 games by NFL Billionaire Kroenke to try to buy rest of Rams MLB.com baseball standings Local Sports Schweitzer earns coach of year honor after successful season Pro Basketball Camby scores 30, Blazers beat Thunder 103-95 Johnson scores 31 to help Hawks beat Bucks 104-96 Baseball Pujols powers Cardinals past Astros in home opener Cubs hit 3 HRs, beat Brewers 9-5 in home opener Teahen triples home go-ahead run for White Sox Big Mac gets big ovation before Cards' home opener Mauer, Twins open Target Field, top Red Sox 5-2 Recent Sports News Index	LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics