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All in the family at the VFW this past Saturday. Margaret Ackerson, who was Logan County treasurer from 1966 to 1970, poses with her niece and the Republican winner of the treasurer's race, Vicki Dugan. The vets were happy Dugan came. She won the 42-inch plasma TV and donated it back to the post. Picture by Mike Fak
Voter turnout for primary at 27%. Dugan wins Repub. treasurer's race, Kelley wins in close clerk election. Anderson gets nod for board post Quinn declares victory, Hynes vows fight Might be some time for GOP governor's race to be concluded Giannoulias, Kirk win shots at Obama's old seat ALHF Healthcare Careers Scholarship applications now available Elkhart to host 'Tales of Hog Marches and Cattle Kings' March 12 Mount Pulaski schedules water main flushing IEMA preparedness campaign turns focus to workplace Yesterday's Top Stories City council stuck at a stoplight City briefs: amended appropriations ordinance, downtown car shows and bids for janitorial service Breaking news: Armed robbery reported Personalities of the Week Veterans say thank you, thank you, thank you to all Updated list of VFW contributors Lincoln police officers certified with special training Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce invites students to vote for favorite business Nation's 1st primary sets stage for Ill. showdown Illinois e-waste recycling and refurbishment phase-in continues in 2010 CLOSE UP: Feb. 2nd Lincoln Youth Wrestling, pinewood derby, Mount Pulaski VFW, Wash.-Monroe honor roll, Humane Society board and Lincoln Park District 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
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Local Voter turnout for primary at 27%. Dugan wins Repub. treasurer's race, Kelley wins in close clerk election. Anderson gets nod for board post ALHF Healthcare Careers Scholarship applications now available Elkhart to host 'Tales of Hog Marches and Cattle Kings' March 12 Mount Pulaski schedules water main flushing CLOSE UP: Feb. 2nd Lincoln Youth Wrestling, pinewood derby, Mount Pulaski VFW, Wash.-Monroe honor roll, Humane Society board and Lincoln Park District 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   State Ill. gov. declares victory, challenger vows fight Giannoulias, Kirk win shots at Obama's old seat National Cadmium found in adult jewelry; 1 store pulls item Friend charged with hiding Fla. lotto winner death Wis. women avoid jail in glue-related revenge plot Ore. parents found guilty of neglecting ill son Court: Sentence for millennium plotter too lenient Jackson's doctor meets with legal team Jenny Sanford: Governor asked her advice on affair Hope returns after year of steep US dairy losses Politics & Government Obama responds to ire over 2nd anti-Vegas remark Obama pushing clean coal and green jobs First lady says she understands criticism of Obama Officials: FBI cracked bomb suspect through family Intel chief: Al-Qaida likely to attempt attack Pay czar: AIG bonuses are 'outrageous' but legal SPIN METER: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns International Iraqi police: 20 killed in Karbala blast Pakistan says 3 US soldiers killed in NW blast Frustration growing at Haiti aid bottlenecks Haitian judge questions detained Americans Demjanjuk is ill, his trial in Germany postponed Genocide charge now possible for Sudan's al-Bashir Iranian FM supports plan to send uranium abroad US, Russia nearing nuclear arms control agreement ODD & Extraordinary Split decision: Woman gets 6 months to divorce Man upset over gas pump drives SUV through window Elderly La. couple die less than 24 hours apart Pa. woman allegedly hits bus driver with snowball 'Lost' threesome find their way into Lake Huron Judge admonished after attorney paid with coupons Ariz. principal suspended over sarcastic letter New Zealand virgin auctions herself for tuition UK man's castle won't be his home, court says SC cops: Jaguar driver, 71, behind bank robberies Man with 21 knives arrested after calling police Man accused of stealing coins at mall fountain Cops: Thieves swipe Twinkies, leave tracks in snow Science Iran launches new research rocket into space Space rock worth thousands stirs ownership debate	Upcoming Civic Events
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Alderwoman Marty Neitzel announced that she has received a clean bill of health. The city official has been battling cancer and says she soon will be able to leave her hat at home. Picture by Nila Smith
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Sandra Bullock is the front-runner for the Oscar for best actress for her performance in the movie "The Blind Side." Picture from Associated Press
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Payton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts was the favorite on media day. The four-time MVP quarterback spent the session bantering with reporters about anything and everything. Picture by Associated Press
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