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Congratulations to the 4-H Clothing Show award winners. The 4-H Food & Nutrition Show and 4-H Home & Family Show were held Thursday. Back row, L to R: Tiffany Stewart, Miriam Carter, Raelyn Lessen, Abby Butler, Kristin Bishop, Kelsi Ubbenga. Front row, L to R: Molly Buse, Grace (mini model), Katlyn Helton, Ruth Lessen, Grace Skelton. Not pictured: Alyssa Zimmer. Additional pictures of 4-H winners are in today's Community section. Picture furnished by Patty Huffer  (Click on picture for larger image.)
Lincoln begins E-Pay for residents Subcommittee to take revote on Civil War soldier statue Illinois Senate week in review Gov turns eye toward prisons budget New law guarantees right to independent review of denied health insurance claims This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Magical day at the library -- album Potential $1 million contribution reversed Blago's dislike of Jackson Jr. Dem lawmakers split on Quinn raises MAP denials to near 55,000 eligible students through July 1 State fair Mega Pass discount deadline Saturday This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  July 9 Original Farmers' Market, Devin Pegram, Jake Lessen Memorial Golf Outing, glass recycling, cosmic bowling and the Lincoln Area Summer Band 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	Looking for a great  recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by      In this undated file photo, Peruvian journalist Vicky Pelaez is seen on assignment in Lima, Peru. Pelaez and her husband, Juan Lazaro, were among 10 suspects arrested in a sweep in the United States on June 27 as part of an alleged Russian spy ring and charged with conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government without notifying the U.S. attorney general, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison upon conviction. AP file photo/Diario La Republica
Local Lincoln begins E-Pay for residents Subcommittee to take revote on Civil War soldier statue CLOSE UP:  July 9 Original Farmers' Market, Devin Pegram, Jake Lessen Memorial Golf Outing, glass recycling, cosmic bowling and the Lincoln Area Summer Band 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. Senate candidate clams up over Navy record National Feds say new cap could contain Gulf leak by Monday Value of oil skimming Gulf flotilla is uncertain Duck boat, 2 bodies pulled from Philadelphia river Rio Grande rises in Texas city that bears its name New look for cold cases after arrest in LA murders Presbyterians: End Israel aid over settlements Spy mystery: Was NY columnist a wife betrayed? Boston judge cuts penalty in song-sharing case Politics & Government Obama says country must help vets with PTSD Obama urges increase in clean energy tax credits Duncan: Congress needs to act now on school money GOP candidate Angle to rally GOP against Reid West Va. Gov Manchin: Senate run 'highly likely' It's either Haley's comet to 2012 or GOP kingmaker SC nominee to face no state charge for filing fee Dems recommend 2012 calendar that starts in Feb. Weather The nation's weather International Spy swap brings swift end to diplomatic problem Australian soldier killed by blast in Afghanistan Large blast in Afghanistan's Kandahar city Pakistan suicide bombing death toll jumps to 102 UK fugitive kills himself after police move in Iran to review woman's stoning verdict NKorea says it's ready to return to nuclear talks Naomi Campbell will testify at war crimes trial Srebrenica memorial to point finger at UN Democrats face test on eve of Japanese election Baghdad takes aim at stray dogs ODD & Extraordinary Bear snatches disabled pet rabbit from Alaska yard Ala. inmate playing role of escapee gets lost Woman who taped dog to fridge gets 30 days in jail Man in buff startles drivers on California freeway Man awarded $1 in California Taser lawsuit Denver driver survives 500-foot drop from road Lucky day! 9-7-0 gets double-draw in Mich. lotto Police: Man fakes grenade, tries to steal car Science, Technology and the Environment SC nominee to face no state charge for filing fee	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10198.03   +59.04            S&P500       $1077.96   +7.71            NASDAQ     $2196.45   +21.05   Local Business Spotlight: Part 1: Computer Consulting Associates celebrates 25 years Part 2: CCA (continued) Part 3: Lincoln Daily News National Wholesale inventories rise in May, sales fall FAA tells airlines to fix cockpit window heaters 1 more round, perhaps, for Boeing and EADS PT Cruiser, retro hit, symbolized Chrysler's fall International Google wins permission to keep website in China China says exports up 35 percent in June Energy Pump prices end the week lower, oil higher Markets Dow ends week up 5.3 pct, its best gain in a year Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.719 Bloomington $2.529 - $2.639 Springfield $2.679 - $2.729                        Green June bugs, cicada killer wasps and lawn rust By John Fulton  Logan County FSA newsletter Grains futures mixed, livestock prices mostly rise Agriculture News Elsewhere 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

4-H Food Show state fair delegates and alternates: Back row, L to R: Hannah Wagner, Kelsi Ubbenga, Kathryn Opperman, Steven Schahl, James Carter, David Carter. Front row, L to R: Hannah Crider, Raelyn Lessen, Shelby Lessen, Ashley Lessen, Jackie Ferreira, Miriam Carter. Not pictured: Kristin Bishop, Rachel Skelton, Samuel Squaire, Lexi Tibbs, Sam Buse, Danielle Horn, Aimee Howe, Ashley Paulus, Tiffany Stewart.    4-H Child Care, Interior Design, Consumer Ed, Health and Intergenerational state fair delegates and alternates: Back row, L to R: Katie Fulmer, Avery Birnbaum, Aimee Howe, David Carter, Kristin Bishop. Front row, L to R: Rachel Skelton, Katlyn Helton, Molly Buse, Hannah Crider. Not pictured: Michelle Paulus. Pictures furnished by Patty Huffer  (Click on pictures for larger images.)
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In this June 29 file photo, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks in Duluth, Ga. Palin has endorsed Joe Miller, a tea party-backed candidate who wants to turn fellow Republican Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski out of office.  AP file photo by Erik S. Lesser
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts New Palin biography aimed at 9- to 12-year-olds Roy Rogers auction in NYC offers Trigger's remains UK dealer cleared of theft of Shakespeare's plays Celine Dion says her expected twins are boys Ray Charles musical delays opening until spring Come on, baby! Checker marks 50 years of the Twist NY court tosses suit over 'Couple's Retreat' photo 'Wonder Woman' actress beats barking dog charge Charlie Sheen's court date postponed   Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised July 8     Grab Your Fork Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Danica Patrick signs autographs for fans before practicing for the Dollar General 300 auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet on Friday. The race so close to Logan County has many residents on the road to Joliet. AP photo by Nam Y. Huh
Today's Top Sports Stories Mariners trade ace Cliff Lee to Texas Rangers Cleveland rocked by losing LeBron LeBron's breakup with Cleveland is personal Defending champ leads Deere Classic by 1 Officials scrutinize bets on Newport tennis match Bowyer hits Chicagoland scrambling to make Chase MLB.com baseball standings Local Sports Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four Baseball Buehrle baffles Royals, White Sox win 6th straight Wainwright, Holliday lift Cards over Astros 8-0 Dodgers beat Cubs 9-7 behind Martin, Billingsley Pro Basketball Welcome to Miami, LeBron, as Heat begin the party Recent Sports News Index

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