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Lincoln Police Department Chief Ken Greenslate gets back at youngsters during the annual Fourth of July water fight at the Lincoln Park District. To say our new chief made a "splash" with the kids would be an understatement. It's a picture-packed holiday weekend edition, so check out all our albums. Picture by Nila Smith  (Click on picture for larger image.)
Neighbors knowing neighbors: Starkey Acres a role model for community Starkey Acres Fourth of July parade -- album Starkey Acres residents celebrate neighbor's citizenship Njeri Bere leads Starkey Acres parade -- album Fourth of July Children's Parade -- Album 1 Fourth of July Children's Parade -- Album 2 Fourth of July Children's Parade -- Album 3 Annual water fight at park district -- Album 1 Annual water fight at park district -- Album 2 Heavy rains and fireworks create optical illusions State police say 5 headquarters will remain open This day in history Weekend Top Stories Fatal crash in county claims life of Lincoln woman Around the town -- in pictures Illinois law enforcement out in force this July 4 weekend Tips for a safe and healthy holiday weekend Volunteers needed at Illinois State Fair Medicaid changes precede Quinn's budget Asian carp on Great Lakes' doorstep This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  July 2 Lincoln Youth Football, YMCA activities, Ashlee Orme, Immanuel Lutheran Church 4th activities, and arts and crafts guild in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Looking for a great 4th of July recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
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Local Neighbors knowing neighbors: Starkey Acres a role model for community Starkey Acres Fourth of July parade -- album Starkey Acres residents celebrate neighbor's citizenship Njeri Bere leads Starkey Acres parade -- album Fourth of July Children's Parade -- Album 1 Fourth of July Children's Parade -- Album 2 Fourth of July Children's Parade -- Album 3 Annual water fight at park district -- Album 1 Annual water fight at park district -- Album 2 Heavy rains and fireworks create optical illusions CLOSE UP:  July 2 Lincoln Youth Football, YMCA activities, Ashlee Orme, Immanuel Lutheran Church 4th activities, and arts and crafts guild 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 Patient among 5 dead in Texas air ambulance crash Horses bolt during Iowa parade; 1 killed, 23 hurt Fireworks follow sun-scorched July 4 festivals Police: Suspect in baby shooting in Calif. jail BP costs for oil spill response pass $3 billion Dioceses oust abusers they had pledged to monitor Wyoming threatens to sell prime Grand Teton land Derided no more, suburban life is turning serious Hot-doggin' it: Ex-champ crashes NYC eating contest Recalls announced Politics & Government Obama celebrates July 4th at White House barbecue Blasts mar Biden's call for new gov't, unity GOP lawmakers wary of Obama's Afghan deadline Senators say Steele on hot seat as GOP chairman McCain: Steele must assess his future as GOP head Clinton: US supports democratic forces in Georgia Petraeus takes over Afghan fight, vows 'to win' it US largely ruling out NKorea in 2009 cyberattacks Essay: Spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia Weather The nation's weather International Suicide car bomber kills soldier in NW Pakistan Somali pirates seize chemical tanker in Red Sea Chinese court sentences US geologist to 8 years Police patrol China region on riot anniversary Interpol seeks public's help to find top fugitives Israel redefines rules of its Gaza blockade Ecuadoreans, DEA seize drug-smuggling submarine Mexico's drug war heats up near Arizona border Mexican president's allies lead in key elections Komorowski win strengthens government's hand ODD & Extraordinary Egyptian farmer calls 2-headed calf 'a miracle' Deep sea dog: Russian teaches dachshund to scuba Husband, wife win at pit spitting in SW Michigan Mom charged in kids' mutilation may get freedom Nevada officials investigating prison fundraiser ND golf course brings in weed-eating goats San Diego homeowner finds naked man asleep on sofa Royal hair: Jam made from Princess Di's hair Science, Technology and the Environment New US satellite to monitor debris in Earth orbit Conservationists protest Malaysia coal plant plan	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $9686.48   -46.05            S&P500       $1022.58   -4.79            NASDAQ     $2091.79   -9.57   Local Business Spotlight: Part 1: Computer Consulting Associates celebrates 25 years Part 2: CCA (continued) Part 3: Lincoln Daily News National BP costs for oil spill response pass $3 billion Chrysler to set up separate Fiat dealer network International Chinese court sentences US geologist to 8 years New France Telecom CEO lays out 5-year plan Eurozone retail sales up 0.2 percent in May UK survey indicates recovery is slowing down Lloyds Banking Group sells control of finance unit Troubled Toyota recalls about 92,000 cars in Japan Energy Oil hovers near $73 amid light 4th of July trading Markets World stocks steady amid worries over US recovery Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.699 Bloomington $2.629 - $2.699 Springfield $2.749 - $2.879                        Cucurbit insects, tomato diseases, bagworms and pruning evergreens By John Fulton  Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Remember to Re-assess Nitrogen Levels After Heavy Rains Corn's rallying; are you selling? Near-term weather holds the key to rally's lifespan, forecasters say Elevated Carbon Dioxide Creates Noticeably Different Results in Soybean Diseases 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

Left to right: Cindy Keller, Ron Keller, Njeri Bere and her daughter, Kena, pose for a picture. The Kellers were the hosts for this year's annual block party in Starkey Acres, and Bere was the grand marshal of the subdivision's annual Fourth of July parade. More pictures as well as Bere's story are in today's Top Stories. Picture by Nila Smith  (Click on picture for larger image.)
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Janet Jackson arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala in New York. Jackson made her stage return Friday, after two years away, with an opening-night performance during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. AP file photo by Peter Kramer
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Rafael Nadal bites the trophy after defeating Tomas Berdych in the men's singles final on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon on Sunday. AP photo by Alastair Grant
Today's Top Sports Stories Nadal back on top at Wimbledon Rose trades a bad memory for a winning feeling Power wins at Watkins Glen Rooney, Ronaldo, now Messi -- stars misfire in World Cup Europe getting last laugh with 3 teams in semis Tour de France 2nd stage under way MLB.com baseball standings Local Sports Senior Legion scores Baseball Ramirez's HR lifts White Sox over Rangers Wainwright stifles Brewers, Cardinals win 7-1 Stubbs hits 3 HRs in Reds' 14-3 romp over Cubs Twins' Mauer top vote-getter for All-Star game Pro Basketball NBA's free agent fireworks could come next week Recent Sports News Index

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