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Christian Village volunteers gathered for an appreciation day luncheon at Lincoln Christian Church on Tuesday with 125 of the 150-plus volunteers attending. The volunteers do everything at the village from visiting with seniors to helping with maintenance projects. In all, the volunteers log over 500 hours of service each month. More pictures below in Top Stories. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Lawn mower run for food pantry and audit of cable fees brought before city council City briefs: Lighting program, EMC contract reduction, health insurance costs and racetrack discussed Chamber wraps up Stimulus Raffle Tourism bureau to host annual celebration April 25 Airport Daze celebrating aviation milestones in Logan County May 1 Christian Village volunteer appreciation luncheon -- in pictures The Sound of Illinois Barbershop Chorus at the new Lincoln Center April 25 Special education schools plead for fewer cuts Illinois lawmakers eye major telecom rewrite This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories 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 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

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Local Lawn mower run for food pantry and audit of cable fees brought before city council Chamber wraps up Stimulus Raffle Tourism bureau to host annual celebration April 25 Airport Daze celebrating aviation milestones in Logan County May 1 Christian Village volunteer appreciation luncheon -- in pictures The Sound of Illinois Barbershop Chorus at the new Lincoln Center April 25 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 Found safe in Fla. swamp; girl missing 4 days Ex-mine official to lead probe of W.Va. blast New laws in Neb. add restrictions on abortions Boy Scouts sex trial shifts to punitive damages Petition drive urges Russia not to halt adoptions More aboard! Amtrak weighs long route improvements Last US sardine cans being packed in Maine Politics & Government Obama: China joining UN talks on Iran sanctions Analysis: Nuclear summit signals new mindset Senate Dems say jobless benefits bill on track Democrat wins Fla. US House special election Military asserts right to return cyber attacks Transportation's bicycle policy hits potholes Tea Party Express returns to its roots in Boston Discarded Palin contract sparks investigation Weather and Climate The nation's weather International Quake in western China kills 400, buries more Cyclone kills 68 people in eastern India Sunni cleric, 2 others killed in Baghdad attacks Iceland evacuates hundreds as volcano erupts again US forces leave Afghanistan's Korengal Valley Hamas orders Gaza smuggling tunnels shut Michelle Obama launches solo agenda on Mexico tour 2 arrested from ship that smashed Australian reef Britain holds 1st televised election debates Vatican goes into damage control mode over abuse ODD & Extraordinary Trooper pulls near squad car, sees passed-out teen Driving instructor in France busted for speeding Pair rescued in NC after being buried in marsh mud Georgia man arrested twice in day on drug charge Man on mower charged with DUI, fishing pole theft Church pipes stolen before men's breakfast Cops: Drunk horseman rides into crowd on Mule Day Science, Technology and the Environment NASA begins science flights with robotic jet Obama revives capsule from canceled moon program	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $11123.11   +103.69            S&P500       $1210.65   +13.35            NASDAQ     $2504.86   +38.87   National Wall Street ramps up hiring as profits rebound Lexus GX 460 rated 'do not buy,' Toyota halts sale Surprise in Intel 1Q: Corporate PC spending up Even with low inflation, households still squeezed Fed boss has bittersweet message on recovery, jobs International Eurozone industrial production in another big rise Macquarie Group to buy AIG aircraft portfolio Energy Oil rises above $84, breaking 5-day losing streak Markets Stock futures rise after upbeat Intel results Intel earnings give world markets a boost 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                            Early spring pests and to-do list By John Fulton  USDA Farm Service Agency March newsletter 2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture futures, livestock prices mixed Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary DJ US Cash Grain Outlook: Farmgate Prices Reach 1-4 Week Highs According to Informal Survey, Less Than 80% of IL Growers Planted a Proper Refuge Last Year 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 great day and an empty parking lot on the city's west end gave the Lincoln Fire Department personnel a chance to hone their skills driving the big ladder trucks. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Personality of the Week A century is not enough 101-year-old Katie Dobey continues lifelong passion for Cubs Katie's poem VFW Post 1756 April calendar YMCA notes Library notes  Park district notes  Oasis notes  School menus Illini Central activities  (PDF) Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   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	Upcoming Civic Events
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This publicity image shows "American Idol" contestants (clockwise from bottom left) Katie Stevens, Aaron Kally, Lee DeWyze, Casey James, Andrew Garcia, Tim Urban, Crystal Bowersox, Siobhan Magnus and Michael Lynche in Los Angeles. Tonight two contestants will be voted off the show. AP photo/Fox, Michael Becker
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Top 20 prime-time TV programs for April 5-11 Michael Lynche stays in 'Idol' judges' good graces CNN chief defends its formula of non-biased news Soap opera heartthrob leaves 'Dancing' ballroom Rickey Minor replacing Eubanks on 'Tonight Show' Elizabeth Berkley writing self-help book 'Twilight' series on list of challenged books Chicago poet who helped found black press dies Review: Fleming, 6 tenors lead rare Rossini at Met Twitter to have paid tweets show up in searches 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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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, right, shoots a reverse layup past the outstretched arm of Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis, left, as Joakim Noah and Rasheed Wallace watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday in Chicago. The Bulls won, keeping their playoff hopes alive. AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast
Today's Top Sports Stories Rose scores 39, Bulls beat Celtics 101-93 Jerry Rice hopes to catch on in professional golf MLB.com baseball standings Pro Basketball Suns beat Nuggets, get home-court edge in 1st round Lakers wrap up home slate with win over Kings Baseball Teahen triples home go-ahead run for White Sox Ring it in: World Series champs win home opener Howard, Werth power Phillies past Astros 9-6 Dodgers get 4 homers in 9-5 win over D'backs Greg Smith helps Rockies pound Mets 11-3 Jones leads Pirates past the Giants 6-5  Racing AP source: Kahne to drive for Hendrick in 2012 Recent Sports News Index	LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics