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Grand champion cut flower: A special award sponsored by Larry and Verdeen Ingram was won by Ann Knuffman. Pictured with Grandma are grandchildren Cyril, Lydia and Isabella Knuffman Picture by Deb Rohrer (Click on picture for larger image.)
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6-year-old's life saved by an angel among us State falters; local group takes over to help 4-H contestants Public invited to a downtown streetscape public information open house on Tuesday Today's fair albums: Tractor pull Cakes, candies and snack foods Young faces at the fair Faces at the fair -- people and otherwise Kids Day, Kids Way -- Album 1 Kids Day, Kids Way -- Album 2 Additional funding for probation services added by governor Sales tax holiday for a limited time only This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Amtrak preparations to affect train service Regional planning commission looks at possible restructuring Director's position eliminated Today's fair albums: Pig Scramble Calf Scramble 4-H Swine Show -- Album 1 4-H Swine Show -- Album 2 4-H Sheep Show 4-H Sheep Show results Logan County 4-H show results: (Wednesday shows) Dairy Market hogs Breeding hogs (Thursday shows) Sheep Heifers Steers Recession adds $2.2 billion to Illinois' debt State fair marches on despite state budget problems This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Aug. 5 Talent show, Jared Coers, Conservation Reserve Program, girls' softball and Together for Lincoln in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
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     Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival  2010 Information Station The best place to be on August 27, 28 & 29! - Welcome - Official Festival   Program - Festival Schedule - 2010 Balloons, Pilots & Sponsors (coming soon!) - Art Fair & Artists - Entertainment - Directions - Festival Map - Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteer Form   ON SALE NOW: - Festival     Merchandise - Wristbands - Tailgating For more information: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx Wally Piloted by Steve Woller  sponsored by the City of Lincoln 2010 August Art & Balloon Festival   Sun Kissed, Piloted by Randy Conklen  sponsored by the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce CEFCU Lincoln Public Library Lincoln Heating & Cooling Logan County Title MKS Jewelers State Bank of Lincoln

News...    sponsored by          California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks during a meeting of the Bay Area Council in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday. Schwarzenegger, who twice vetoed legislation that would have legalized same-sex marriage, has surprised gay rights supporters by urging a federal judge to allow gay couples to resume marrying in the state without further delay. AP photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez
Local 6-year-old's life saved by an angel among us State falters; local group takes over to help 4-H contestants Public invited to a downtown streetscape public information open house on Tuesday Today's fair albums: Tractor pull Cakes, candies and snack foods Young faces at the fair Faces at the fair -- people and otherwise Kids Day, Kids Way -- Album 1 Kids Day, Kids Way -- Album 2 CLOSE UP:  Aug. 5 Talent show, Jared Coers, Conservation Reserve Program, girls' softball and Together for Lincoln in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State Body found in Lake Mich., 1 swimmer still missing National Responders to Gulf oil spill wrap up defining week Colin heads for Bermuda; Estelle forms in Pacific 4 bodies found in trash-filled apartment near DC Man tied to 2nd prison killing befriended victim Conn. woman arrested over stolen beer from shooter Mich. police search for suspected serial killer Bernice King leads crowd in prayer for SCLC unity Orphaned Alaska sea otter now at New York Aquarium Politics & Government Obama touts benefits to Medicare from health law Romer says her White House departure long planned Kagan celebrates with Obama, to be sworn Saturday Lobbyist: What stories does he have to tell? Court reverses drug conviction in GPS case US-Vietnam nuke deal will likely allow enrichment Plugging the WikiLeak: What can the government do? AP Exclusive: CIA flight carried secret from Gitmo Washington ties dash hopes for political promotion Vince McMahon sick of Sen. campaign WWE smackdowns Schwarzenegger: Let same-sex weddings resume now Weather The nation's weather International 6 Americans on medical team killed in Afghanistan Flash floods kill 130 in Indian-held Kashmir More rain lashes Pakistan, deepening flood crisis 7 miners rescued after China mine fire kills 16 Overnight gunfight at Baghdad bomb factory kills 4 Smog over Moscow worsens as wildfires rage Turkish protest ship returns home Fidel Castro to attend session of Cuba parliament Pakistan president to address political rally ODD & Extraordinary Police: Fake ad sends scavengers to woman's home Brazen black bear breaks into Montana houses Police nab Pa. woman alleged as clown bank robber Iowa City couple to wed at jr. high 50 years later Science, Technology and the Environment Space station astronauts tackle urgent repair job Giant ice island breaks off Greenland	Upcoming Civic Events
Health News                                             sponsored by Health News Disfigured Afghan teen to have surgery in Calif. Births at ALMH Recent Health & Fitness News Index

Dow     $10653.56   -21.42            S&P500       $1121.64   -4.17            NASDAQ     $2288.47   -4.59   Local Business Spotlight National 3rd month of weak hiring signals long slog ahead Consumers cut back on credit cards again in June AIG posts 2Q loss of $538M on restructuring costs Net income falls 40 percent at Buffett's company Disgraced HP CEO to get nearly $28 million Company defends Bellagio mattress in name suit International Saudi says deal reached on BlackBerry services Apple to set up Japan Web warning on problem iPods Energy Weekend pump prices up a few cents Markets Dollar, stocks slide as US jobs data disappoint Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.979 Bloomington $2.529 - $2.639 Springfield $2.679 - $2.729                        Fall lawn care By John Fulton  Logan County FSA newsletter Grains mixed on the CBOT; beef falls, pork mixed Agriculture News Elsewhere More... Recent Rural Review News Index              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

The winners who made this year's Logan County Fair first-place cakes are Jeanne Runyon, chiffon; Jacob Runyon, chocolate, and chocolate by ages 10-19; Elizabeth Carter, spice; Karen Sandel, German sweet chocolate and red velvet; Abby Butler, white; and Margaret Blanford, angel food. Picture by Deb Rohrer (Click on picture for larger image.)
Personality of the Week Dan Dugan: a lifetime of teaching the martial arts YMCA notes Library notes  Park district notes  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:  Aug. 5 Talent show, Jared Coers, Conservation Reserve Program, girls' softball and Together for Lincoln 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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A reporter speaks from a viewpoint overlooking the Alhambra as U.S. first lady Michelle Obama was expected to visit the site in Granada, southern Spain. AP photo Sergio Torres
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Lady Gaga back at Lollapalooza 3 years after debut Bernie Mac's widow sues comedian's doctor Central Pa. tourney draws gamers from across globe Obamas hit Spanish beach, with help from police Danish royal court says crown princess pregnant 'Jersey Shore' introduces new cast member Vince McMahon sick of Sen. campaign WWE smackdowns Amy Poehler, Will Arnett welcome 2nd baby boy Emma Thompson gets Hollywood sidewalk star Is violent Rihanna-Eminem song a teaching tool? Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised July 26     Grab Your Fork Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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Retief Goosen of South Africa hits from the 14th fairway bunker to the green during the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Friday. AP photo by Amy Sancetta
Today's Top Sports Stories AP sources: Volunteers coaches interviewed by NCAA Goosen leads Mickelson by 1 shot at Firestone Miami being investigated for NCAA violations MLB.com baseball standings Local Sports Tickets available for Railer football and volleyball Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four League Have-A-Ball League Pro Football Referee of Seattle's Super Bowl loss admits errors Spiller gets belated birthday gift: contract Baseball Wainwright, Pujols lead Cards over Marlins 7-0 Orioles win again, top White Sox 2-1 in 10 innings Reds beat Cubs 3-0, move 14 games over .500 Burrell's sac fly pulls Giants to a game from 1st Maddon wants rules changed if Rays make playoffs Recent Sports News Index

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