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Bill Mitchell, state representative from the 87th District (standing, in black), visited Vonderlieth Living Center in Mount Pulaski yesterday. Mitchell agreed with a resident that the state's finances are "a mess." See story below. Picture by Jo Hilliard  (Click on picture for larger image.)
County briefs: Zoning violators will feel the bite; building permits tailored for private-use wind towers; policy and procedures settled Waterway safety, gaming machines and finances discussed Despite state failures, health department to maintain programs Part 2 Severe weather threat this evening Greatest risk along and northwest of the Illinois River See NWS graphical depiction of locations. State Bank of Lincoln reports growth in 2009 Bill Mitchell visits Vonderlieth John R. Gehlbach honored by State Bank of Lincoln Recycled materials artwork at Logan County Fair Judge scolds Blagojevich attorneys on witness treatment State unemployment rate declines 0.4 to 10.8 percent Judge: Special election needed to replace Burris This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Despite state failures, health department to maintain programs Part 1 Mount Pulaski Community Band kicks off concert season -- album Getting wet: the park district way -- album Witness: Blagojevich planned kickbacks As states lobby for Medicaid extension, pharmacists still shut out Telecom modifications get Quinn's signature This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  June 18 Genealogical group, Taylor Hilgendorf, St. John UCC, Hartsburg-Emden FFA and Humane Society 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 photo taken May 26, a student at the Los Angeles Academy in Los Angeles, Calif., listens to algebra teacher LaMar Queen, who has won two awards with an innovative teaching method: creating rap songs out of math concepts. AP photo by Damian Dovarganes
Local County briefs: Zoning violators will feel the bite; building permits tailored for private-use wind towers; policy and procedures settled Waterway safety, gaming machines and finances discussed Despite state failures, health department to maintain programs Part 2 State Bank of Lincoln reports growth in 2009 Bill Mitchell visits Vonderlieth John R. Gehlbach honored by State Bank of Lincoln Recycled materials artwork at Logan County Fair CLOSE UP:  June 18 Genealogical group, Taylor Hilgendorf, St. John UCC, Hartsburg-Emden FFA and Humane Society 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 Turkey, no baloney: Court cafe had Blago sandwich National 2 killed, dozens injured in Minn. tornadoes Utah firing squad executes convicted killer Firing squad execution sobering, but dramatic Human heads found in boxes at Arkansas airport Ex-officer testifies in Calif. train shooting case Military investigates shooting at Ga. Army post Jubilant celebration turns rowdy in areas of LA Gulf oil full of methane, adding new concerns Embattled Texas judge faces disciplinary panel LA teacher makes algebra cool with a hip-hop beat Campbell Soup recalls 15M pounds of SpaghettiOs Politics & Government Obama's spill recovery chief will be part-time Gulf oil leak video could haunt Obama Obama dashing to Ohio to keep economy out front Obama tells G-20 nations to seal economic recovery GOP lawmaker apologizes for apologizing to BP exec SC Dems uphold US Senate primary shocker Kagan's e-mails to go public as hearings approach Choreographing Kagan's path to confirmation Weather The nation's weather International Interim pres: Kyrgyz violence likely killed 2,000 Vigil for dozens trapped in Colombian coal mine Turkey: May air raid killed 100 Kurdish rebels Gunmen kill Iraqi irrigation worker and family Austria: Man hoarded a million child porn pictures NZ lawmaker claims Chinese security attacked him More drill scrutiny urged as Australia gets report Iran says UN sanctions show double standard Sarkozy marks de Gaulle's famed wartime appeal Future of commercial whaling ban rests with Japan ODD & Extraordinary Southern Illinois singer hits lowest note Gator in Ohio captured barehanded after spotted by dog Man charged with smuggling $20,000 in Pringles can Science, Technology and the Environment Russian capsule carrying 3 docks at space station	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10450.64   +16.47            S&P500       $1117.51   +1.47            NASDAQ     $2309.80   +2.64   Local Business Spotlight: Dean Leith Plumbing, Heating & Soft Water Service National Toyota to restart US auto plant, draws UAW ire International Twitter a hit in Japan as millions 'mumble' online Australian retail CEO quits amid scandal EMI unveils restructure plans Energy Gulf oil full of methane, adding new concerns Oil extends losses in Asia on US growth concerns Markets Stock futures slip ahead of options expiration European stocks rise as debt worries ease Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.739 Bloomington $2.619 - $2.799 Springfield $2.659 - $2.909                        Japanese beetles, yellow grass By John Fulton  Logan County FSA E-News Grains futures mixed, livestock prices drop Agriculture News Elsewhere Weather Market Commentary Demand for U.S. corn, soybean remains high Ray Grabanski: Bull market developing? 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

Gene Rohlfs of Level Best Building Services works to meticulously apply new mortar to the brickwork on the back of the Lincoln Public Library. Picture by Nila Smith (Click on picture for larger image)
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This April 19 file photo shows pages from Mark Twain's "A Family Sketch" in New York. The never-published tribute to a daughter who inspired two of his stories and died at 24 after contracting spinal meningitis was sold by Sotheby's auction house in New York on Thursday. AP file photo by Mary Altaffer
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Capsule reviews: 'Toy Story 3' and others Kevin Costner wants cleanup devices near oil rigs Smithsonian leads recovery of Haiti's art, culture Eccentric UK author Sebastian Horsley has died 30 to be honored in 2011 on Hollywood Walk of Fame Mark Twain tribute fetches $242,000 at NYC auction Attorney: Gary Coleman's remains cremated MTV to go easy on 'guidos' in new 'Jersey Shore'? America Ferrera engaged to marry longtime beau Calif. man arrested for allegedly kidnapping actor 'Hot in Cleveland' debut sizzled in the ratings Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised June 9     Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant holds up the Larry O'Brien Trophy during the trophy ceremony after the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 to win Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals on Thursday in Los Angeles. At bottom left is Lakers' Shannon Brown and at right is Sasha Vujacic. AP photo by Mark J. Terrill
Today's Top Sports Stories Jubilant celebration turns rowdy in areas of LA Pebble provides tough day for Woods and Mickelson Argentina shines again; Greece, Mexico win Edwards, Keselowski, Menard try NASCAR double duty MLB.com baseball standings Local Sports Lincoln Heat 12U Pro Basketball Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7, win 16th title Old Celtics run out of gas before the finish Artest comes up big for Lakers in Game 7 win Baseball Fukudome's single in 9th lifts Cubs past A's 3-2 White Sox win 5-4, extend Pirates' slide to 11 Kendrick, Polanco team up to lead Phils over Yanks Recent Sports News Index

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