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Winter can be ugly, but there is also beauty in winter nature that cannot be argued. Here Karen Hargis photographs Kickapoo Creek on a cold, snowy Monday afternoon. Picture by Karen Hargis (Click on picture for larger image)
Board certifies putting 1 percent sales tax increase question to voters, and other business Elkhart Historical Society 2011 calendars available This day in history A brief look at the year 2010 LDN celebrates 10 years The mission of a neighborhood newspaper A letter from Afghanistan: 'It was a great day today because nobody died' Eaton plant wins 2010 Plant of the Year award from Assembly Magazine and Boston Consulting Group Nila Smith's 2010 album of favorite pictures Revisiting the 2010 Logan County Fair Another look at the 2010 art and balloon fest  NEW : FOR MATURE AUDIENCES -- in Community Yesterday's Top Stories New laws take effect Jan. 1 Local unemployment rates down again across state Modest, sustained improvement for 3 consecutive months -- 1st time since December 2006 Fire at St. Clara's Manor proves to be minor East Coast storm strands travelers, vexes drivers Aurora, Elgin see falling casino tax revenues This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Dec. 21 Humane Society, Lincoln Youth Wrestling and online donations for Red Kettle campaign 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      This handout photo provided by Riverside County Animal Services in California on Monday shows 8-month-old German shepherd Rebel, who got his head stuck in a 18-inch block wall. Officers were able to free the puppy an hour later. AP photo, Riverside County Animal Services
Local Board certifies putting 1 percent sales tax increase question to voters, and other business Elkhart Historical Society 2011 calendars available A brief look at the year 2010 LDN celebrates 10 years The mission of a neighborhood newspaper A letter from Afghanistan: 'It was a great day today because nobody died' Eaton plant wins 2010 Plant of the Year award from Assembly Magazine and Boston Consulting Group Nila Smith's 2010 album of favorite pictures Revisiting the 2010 Logan County Fair Another look at the 2010 art and balloon fest CLOSE UP:  Dec. 21 Humane Society, Lincoln Youth Wrestling and online donations for Red Kettle campaign 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 National 8 killed in fire in abandoned New Orleans building Mass. officer shot dead with suspect during holdup Stranded by trains, planes after Northeast storm 400 spend frigid night on A train in NYC nightmare Snowbound New Yorkers upset about unplowed streets Baby boomers near 65 with retirements in jeopardy Poll: Obama and Hillary Clinton are 'most admired' Politics & Government Obama to name his top economist in January GOP hopefuls find some issues a hazard early on Miller lifts opposition to certifying AK election SC's governor mum on plans, affair as tenure ends Weather The nation's weather International Intel: 3 suspected US strikes kill 17 in Pakistan Iran hangs man convicted of spying for Israel France's spy service bulks up amid terror threats WikiLeaks: UAE considered keeping Hamas hit quiet Official: Afghan police defuse motorcycle bomb India ups security in cities fearing terror attack Road rage in India growing along with economy S.African police find weapons bound for Somalia Radical Nigerian Muslim group claims attacks West Africa delegation to confront Gbagbo 2 Germans detained in Iran meet family members ODD & Extraordinary Drunken driver reports himself to police in Iowa Man accused of attacking dad with samurai sword Snail mucus, potheads add to strange Fla. news Calif. thieves ditch TV too big for getaway car Science, Technology and the Environment Farmers, pecan growers say coal plant kills plants	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow                  S&P 500       $1258.51   0.00               Nasdaq     $2662.88   -4.39   Local Business Spotlight National That Santa feeling hasn't quite left shoppers yet Where are the jobs? For many companies, overseas Winter storm could strand air passengers for days AT&T expands Wi-Fi zones in public spaces Baby boomers near 65 with retirements in jeopardy Insurance giant AIG gets $3B in facilities Alcatel to pay $137M to settle bribery charges International Road rage in India growing along with economy Energy Oil rises near $92 as OPEC signals no output hike Markets Stocks flat as Wall St. shrugs off China rate move Global stocks steady ahead of US housing news Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.039-$3.149 Bloomington $3.099-$3.199 Springfield $2.989-$3.049 www.illinoisgasprices.com                        Grain futures traded mixed; livestock prices up Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere 1st Farm Credit Services Offering College Scholarships ‘Bumblebee’ inducted into livestock breeders hall of fame Farmdoc 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

Whew, we made it through another deer season. Deer at Kickapoo Creek Park have stopped being overly nervous about human visitors as they continue to forage for winter foods. Picture by Karen Hargis  (Click picture for larger image.)
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On with the shows. People walk along Broadway in New York's Times Square during a blowing snowstorm on Sunday. Despite the storm, Broadway was open for performances. AP photo by Mary Altaffer
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts 'Empire Strikes Back' among 25 film registry picks Poll: Obama and Hillary Clinton are 'most admired' Broadway theaters remain open despite winter storm Xtranormal charges for formerly free cartoon tools Piano man to diaper man: Elton John becomes a dad Cuban ballerina Alonso gets top teaching prize Publisher confirms Julian Assange book deal New film academy members ready for 1st Oscar vote Natalie Portman to wed 'Black Swan' choreographer Baritone from Harold Melvin & Blue Notes dies Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised December 23     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa
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The Atlanta Falcons' defense tries to take down New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday. Defending for Atlanta are Joe Zelenka (82), Ovie Mughelli (34) and Jason Snelling (44). The Saints won 17-14, putting them back in the playoffs for another run at the Super Bowl title. AP photo by David Goldman
Today's Top Sports Stories Air Force beats Ga. Tech 14-7 in Independence Bowl Winter storm is playing havoc with sports teams Steve Francis leaving Chinese team Local Sports Logan Lanes: American Bowling League Split N Gutter Pro Basketball Mavs lose Nowitzki to injury, but beat Thunder Bobcats hold off Pistons 105-100 in Silas' debut Pro Football Brees shakes off INTs, leads Saints to 17-14 win Jim Schwartz says streaking Lions haven't arrived Kitna to start for Cowboys if OK; McGee preparing Playoff-bound Jets still snowbound in Chicago Jerry Jones outlines search for next Cowboys coach Recent Sports News Index	2010-2011 Railer Basketball (Click Here)

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