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A carved, wooden Nativity scene is on the front lawn of Doug and Pam Sheley's home. The figures at 205 Woodlawn Road are a reminder of the true reason for Christmas. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Shopping locally: 6th in a series Window-shopping around the square Vote for Lincoln! The city, that is Teachers' tenure being challenged State police release early report on Springfield mayor's death This day in history  NEW : FOR MATURE AUDIENCES -- in Community Yesterday's Top Stories Delinquent sewer bills still a tough issue at council City Briefs: Downtown parking, new sewer billing software and more Snow, sleet and freezing rain in tonight's forecast Shopping locally: 5th in a series Automotive gifts show you care Police mum on how Springfield mayor died Lincoln College & MacMurray College to sign agreement, announce scholarships on Friday Senate week in review: Medicare reform, what to do with Thomson prison and more De-institutionalization of disabled possible under state's Medicaid reform This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Dec. 14 Humane Society, Animal Protective League, Lincoln Youth Wrestling results, Lincoln Public Library and home decorating contest make the 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
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News...    sponsored by      A small break in the clouds allows sunlight to momentarily illuminate the ice-covered Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse on Tuesday. High winds and subzero air temperatures caused waves to crash onto the lighthouse and other aids to navigation and freeze, coating the structures and their lights in multiple layers of ice and making it impossible for mariners to see the lights or distinguish the color of the aids. AP photo/U.S. Coast Guard, Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen
Local Shopping locally: 6th in a series Window-shopping around the square Vote for Lincoln! The city, that is CLOSE UP:  Dec. 14 Humane Society, Animal Protective League, Lincoln Youth Wrestling results, Lincoln Public Library and home decorating contest make the Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State Emanuel's Chicago residency hearing enters 3rd day Attorneys: George Ryan's wife has 3-6 mos. to live National Border Patrol agent killed in southern Arizona Inmate who fled Iowa hospital on lam for 18 hours Fla. school board shooter had turbulent life Okla. set to execute inmate with substitute drug Minivan recall grows as victim's family speaks out Number of homes taken back by lenders tumbles Politics & Government Obama war review: Taliban, al-Qaida diminished Obama, CEOs: Better relations to boost economy Tax package heads toward high-stakes vote in House Pence: Tax cut package won't help create jobs House votes again to lift restrictions on gays Senate argues merits of nuclear treaty with Russia Panel questions safety of lap children on planes Feds sue BP, other companies for oil spill damages Capital Culture: Capitol pump room serves moms Weather Icy roads making for dangerous driving in South The nation's weather International Missing Nepal plane found, all 22 aboard killed Official: Bomb hits Afghan minibus, killing 14 Julian Assange back in court to fight for bail WikiLeaks: US doesn't expect Cuba upheaval with Castro death Putin: Moscow riots show need for stronger order Disagreement over EU debt crisis measures deepens Kosovo PM seeks to sue European investigator Court: Irish abortion ban violates women's rights Palestinians ask Europe to recognize a state Ivory Coast march over vote turns violent ODD & Extraordinary Money flying from window gives away Ala. robbers Acrobats perform for pope, form human tower Copper thief burns down Ala. city's Christmas tree Suspected Henri IV head back with heirs Science, Technology and the Environment Calif. set to adopt sweeping cap-and-trade rules Experts: Ancient Mexicans crossbred wolf-dogs Indonesian fishermen find old sunken ship Conviction of disgraced SKorean scientist upheld Soyuz crew blasts off on space station mission Scientists: It's not too late yet for polar bears	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow                  S&P 500       $1242.87   +7.64               Nasdaq     $2637.31   +20.09   Local Business Spotlight National Tax package heads toward high-stakes vote in House Number of homes taken back by lenders tumbles Calif. set to adopt sweeping cap-and-trade rules Feds sue BP, other companies for oil spill damages Cosmopolitan opens in Vegas, hopes tourism goes up International Honda recalls 1.35 million Fit subcompacts Interest rate up sharply in key Spanish bond sale Liechtenstein tax evasion settled for $67 million Energy Oil falls near $88 despite US crude supply plunge Markets World markets look to Europe debt crisis summit Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $2.929 - $2.949 Bloomington $2.899 - $2.959 Springfield $2.829 - $3.099                        Grains futures, livestock prices trade mixed Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Weather Market Commentary Bt technology benefits even those who don’t participate Seed refuge compliance may wane due to program complexity 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

This special assault vehicle was on the grounds of the former LDC last week. State police, emergency responders and tactical units have been using the emptied campus to practice various emergency scenarios. Picture by Mike Fak
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Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones in the Broadway premiere of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Driving Miss Daisy," now in performances at The Golden Theater in New York. The run has been extended till at least next spring. AP photo/The O and M Co., Annabel Clark
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Time honor caps celebrity-making of Zuckerberg After 25 years, King is giving up his CNN throne Brazil architect Niemeyer turns 103, opens museum 'Driving Miss Daisy' stays on Broadway into spring NYC cops: TV meteorologist faked assault claim Vegas robber got $1.5M in casino chips. Now what? NBC Universal cable channel Syfy to make movies Tyne Daly to return to Broadway in 'Master Class' New Kids, Backstreet Boys mash up to close 2011 Hulk Hogan ties the knot in private Fla. ceremony 'Survivor' Hatch in court in RI on tax allegation Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised December 14     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa
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In this Feb. 28, 1941, file photo, Cleveland Indians star pitcher Bob Feller works on his form during spring training baseball in Fort Myers, Fla. Feller, the Iowa farm boy whose powerful right arm earned him the nickname "Rapid Robert" and made him one of baseball's greatest pitchers during a Hall of Fame career with the Indians, died Wednesday. He was 92.    AP file photo
Today's Top Sports Stories Hall of Famer Bob Feller dies at 92 UMinn pushes to be ready to host Vikes-Bears Werth says he got assurances from Nats about plan MLB union: End of drug case 'significant victory' Local Sports Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League Tuesday Super Trios Pro Basketball Boozer scores season-high 34, Bulls beat Raptors Celtics edge Knicks on Pierce jumper with 0.4 left Wade and James eager to take on the Knicks Pro Football Goodell hopes labor can be settled by Super Bowl Pack QB Rodgers sits out practice, status unclear Jets suspend Alosi indefinitely for ordering wall Drawings unveiled of NFL stadium proposed for downtown LA Recent Sports News Index	2010-2011 Railer Basketball (Click Here)

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