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Mike Maske holds up a rare baseball card during the VFW evening auction. On Mike's right is post quartermaster Vince Long. With multiple fundraisers all day plus folks dropping off money at the State Bank, an exact total won't be known until later today. However it is safe to say the post went past the amount necessary to ensure the building is saved.   More pictures of the weekend's events in a picture-packed Monday edition.   Picture by Mike Fak
What will be on the ballot for Logan County voters tomorrow? Breaking news Former city clerk sentenced Breaking news Community saves VFW $27,335 donated and still going VFW fundraiser: daytime highlights -- in pictures  VFW fundraiser: evening highlights!-- in pictures Kiwanis serves up chili and oysters -- in pictures Lego tournament at library -- in pictures Mayfield, Kirk inducted into LCU Hall of Fame Exelon says it will join Illinois' FutureGen Alliance Ill. gov. pledges millions toward rail routes Wet summer, more demand could create seed shortage Obama unveils $3.83T budget with massive deficits States seeking to ban mandatory health insurance Weekend Top Stories Mayor hosts economic summit, round 2 Part 6: Mayor outlines future summits Railers take conference lead with 61-45 win over Springfield -- in Sports IEMA forms partnership with amateur radio operators Expansion of Salvation Army relief efforts in Haiti's outlying regions 4th-quarter's fast economic pace likely to wane Southeastern US stares down icy, snowy weekend CLOSE UP: Jan. 29th Maple Ridge Care Centre, Zion Lutheran honor roll, YMCA and VFW all in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance World, National News More... Recent Top Stories Index	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO 10 YEARS OF STORIES IN THE LDN ARCHIVES
Click here to read about Little Known Logan County Businesses Forum reports: Forum responses show how Republican candidates for county treasurer differ 3 Republican candidates for circuit clerk respond to 4 questions Candidates: Circuit court clerk Suzann Maxheimer Mary Kelley Rachel Bunner County treasurer Charles "Chuck" Conzo Vicki Dugan County clerk and recorder Sally Litterly Support letter: Supports Maxheimer      LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online Recent Letters to the Editor Submit a letter to the editor online   Recent Perspectives Articles

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Local What will be on the ballot for Logan County voters tomorrow? VFW fundraiser: daytime highlights -- in pictures  VFW fundraiser: evening highlights!-- in pictures Kiwanis serves up chili and oysters -- in pictures Lego tournament at library -- in pictures Mayfield, Kirk inducted into LCU Hall of Fame CLOSE UP: Jan. 29th Maple Ridge Care Centre, Zion Lutheran honor roll, YMCA and VFW all 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 Body found near San Diego may be missing toddler Landrieu caper prep: Whole lotta typin' goin' on Aircraft makes emergency landing on NJ Turnpike Idaho church prays for Americans held in Haiti Furloughs hurt military's view of Hawaii schools Wet summer, more demand could create seed shortage Recall information Politics & Government Obama unveils $3.83T budget with massive deficits Obama export goals doable, job creation tougher Gibbs: Cost of Obama's jobs push in range of $100B Obama pushes nuclear energy to boost climate bill Paulson says economy recovering, defends bailout Sen.-elect Brown says he supports abortion rights Axelrod: No House outburst to Obama speech unusual US upgrades defense of Persian Gulf allies US military to resume Haiti medical flights States seeking to ban mandatory health insurance US to consider local views on 9/11 trial location International Child rescue bid raises tough questions in Haiti Iraqi police: Female suicide bomber kills 41 8 killed in fighting in Somalia's capital Bomb kills US service member in Afghanistan Pakistan probing reported death of Taliban leader Israelis disciplined in Gaza artillery fire Israel warns officers after Hamas assassination 2 Koreas hold talks days after exchanging gunfire China stresses sovereignty in talks on Tibet China pledges more support for rural poor ODD & Extraordinary   NM road crash turns into 238-pound pot bust Science Change in space for NASA: Renting the right stuff Do rings of Herbie the elm have climate data? Book profiles furry angel of death: Oscar the cat	Upcoming Civic Events
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Local Something new in your business? Click here to submit your business press release National Toyota tells dealers parts on way to fix pedals Humana 4Q profit climbs, partly on lower expenses International China manufacturing expanded in Jan., surveys show EU: Greek plan has risks but is achievable Energy Oil drops in Asia as stock markets extend slide Nigeria militants deny Shell pipeline attack Gazprom profit down one-third in Jan.-Sept. period Markets Stock futures point to higher opening European markets steady at start of busy week Other Recent Business News Index	Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA
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The Crystal Cathedral is cutting back on the syndication of the "Hour of Power" television show. The church has seen revenues decline 27 percent due to the recession. Picture from Associated Press
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Drew Brees and Payton Manning were only commentators at this year's Pro Bowl. The league decided to have the all-star game before the Super Bowl, leaving 14 players from the Saints and Colts off the field as they prepared for the big game next week. Picture by Associated Press
Today's Top Sports Stories Can Texas do more to make football safer? Schaub helps AFC beat NFC 41-34 in Pro Bowl Source: Ankle could keep Freeney out of Super Bowl Manning, Brees take in Pro Bowl from the sideline Railer Nation Complete Railer season archives Local Sports Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed Rollin 66ers Tuesday Super Trios American Bowling League Local College Sports Red Lions men win, women lose Baseball News Pirates owner rejected Lemieux offer to buy team Giants, Wilson agree to 1-year deal Pro Basketball Beat LA? Not this time for Celtics Cleveland scores 46 in 1st quarter, routs Clippers Agent: Free agent Peppers likely to leave Panthers Golf Crane shoots final-round 70 to win at Torrey Pines Elsewhere Sports News Elsewhere More.. Recent Sports News Index	2009 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics