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Auctions are a favorite thing in Logan County. Sunday, a multiple-family auction that included items from Habitat for Humanity was held by Mike Maske at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Picture by Mike Fak
City holds budget meetings Economic development partnership and chamber detail progress Part 1 of 2 Logan County Students of the Month recognized before county board Air quality alert for northern IL on Tuesday Ill. budget to hit schools, police, child care Brady to begin campaign with 8-city fly-around today Weekend Top Stories After 37 years, Myron Aper to retire Bomke opts out of awarding General Assembly scholarships Diabetes Alert Day at Maple Ridge March 23 Community Action still has funds available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Railers win regional 51-45 over MacArthur -- in Sports CLOSE UP:  March 5 Mount Pulaski American Legion, NH-M Cub Scout pack, Andrew Kuhlman, Cody Davison, Ashley Southerlan, Carroll Catholic and 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 Recent Top Stories Index	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
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One World Trade Center, right, is under construction in New York in a view taken from the World Center Hotel on March 3. With rooms boasting views directly out on the construction, the hotel's proximity to the site of the Sept. 11 attacks is being used as a marketing tool. AP photo by Mark Lennihan News...    sponsored by
Local City holds budget meetings Economic development partnership and chamber detail progress Part 1 of 2 Logan County Students of the Month recognized before county board CLOSE UP:  March 5 Mount Pulaski American Legion, NH-M Cub Scout pack, Andrew Kuhlman, Cody Davison, Ashley Southerlan, Carroll Catholic and 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   National SoCal teen's skeletal remains found in remote area Suspected gunman killed outside Walmart in Texas Police: 8 teens shot while leaving Indiana concert Database can crack missing person cases -- if used Ground zero hotel wants to attract 9/11 tourists Cities not on track with Calif. high-speed rail JFK condolence letters published for 1st time Excerpts from 'Letters to Jackie' Recall information Politics & Government Obama to appeal for public support on health care Obama's health care pitch to Democrats: Trust me Obama wants former top Army intel officer at TSA GOP senator urges Obama to shift on terror trials Analysis: For Obama, Iraq elections are good news White House tweeting spreads president's message Gates meeting with military, political leaders The Nation's Weather The nation's weather International 6.0 earthquake hits eastern Turkey, kills 57 Chile quake survivors suffer cold, rainy night Nigeria: More than 200 dead in religious violence Blast hits police building in Pakistan, 12 dead Pakistan seeks identity of American suspect Afghan Taliban seize villages from other militants Iraq awaits election results, parties claim gains Israel OKs new settlement work despite slowdown Japan defends dolphin hunt in Oscar-winning 'Cove' ODD & Extraordinary Woman allegedly stabs ex after looking at phone Police: Woman again tries using cabs to steal TVs Granny camps out 43 hours for grandson's ice cream Woman charged in breast milk assault on jailer McDonald's parking spot dispute turns violent Accused scratch-off thief returns to same store Science, Technology and the Environment Obama sets conference on future of space program	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10552.52   -13.68            S&P500       $1138.50   0.00            NASDAQ     $2332.21   +5.86                  Local   Click here to submit your business press release National AIG sells Alico unit to MetLife for $15.5 billion ABC returns to Cablevision, but talks go on STIMULUS WATCH: Less stimulus for minority firms International Toyota chief meets Japan PM, vows to rebuild trust Arrow Energy gets $3 billion takeover bid China banker says local gov't debt may be bank risk Sarkozy to 'speculators': Lay off Greece Energy Oil rises above $82, extending Friday's gains Markets Stock futures little changed ahead of opening World stocks up as US job data lift recovery hopes Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.759 Bloomington $2.589- $2.799 Springfield $2.549 - $2.859                        Tips on pruning and Asian ladybugs By John Fulton  2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary Biodiesel, ethanol may team up to seek long-term tax credits Citizens provide input on Extension program cuts More... Recent Rural Review News Index Upcoming Civic Events              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

Part of the fun of an auction is to search through all that stuff to find those treasures. Sunday a multiple-family auction was held by Mike Maske at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Picture by Mike Fak
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Kathryn Bigelow, center, holds her Oscars for best motion picture of the year and best achievement in directing for "The Hurt Locker." She is pictured with hosts Alec Baldwin, right, and Steve Martin at the conclusion of the 82nd Academy Awards on Sunday in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. AP photo by Mark J. Terrill
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Director Bigelow makes history with 'Hurt Locker' Jeff Bridges wins best actor Oscar Sandra Bullock wins 1st Oscar as best actress Bullock wears 'Oscar' gown, other stars take risks Martin, Baldwin prove 2 Oscar hosts better than 1 Waltz goes from Hollywood unknown to Oscar winner Mo'Nique is 5th black woman to win acting Oscar Japan defends dolphin hunt in Oscar-winning 'Cove' Veteran Oscar reporter offers view from audience Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised March 8     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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The LJHS volleyball team took second place at the Jefferson Jaguars' seventh annual eighth-grade volleyball tournament in Champaign this weekend. Back row (left to right): Coach Osborn, Taylor Sparrow, Shelby Frye, Coach Clevenger Center: Bailee Goodman, Kaitlyn Frizzell, May Hudspeth, Sam Boch, Morgan Gleason, Mallory Bacon, Chelsea Franz Front: Makenzie Cooper, Abby Cline, Ayla Michael, Alora Goodey, Katie Kelly, Hannah D'Andrea Picture by Kim Bacon
Today's Top Sports Stories Wisconsin holds off slumping Illinois 72-57 No. 3 Kentucky completes 18-0 home season Kurt Busch wins again at Atlanta after 2 crashes NASCAR drivers Edwards, Keselowski still feuding Local Sports Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed Rollin 66ers Railer Nation Complete Railer season archives Local College Sports Lynx win regional 86-74 over Shawnee Baseball Guzman considering another surgery Dodgers' Martin out with pulled groin Reliever Nelson still going after 4 surgeries Pro Basketball Villegas runs away to win Honda Classic Fred Couples wins Toshiba Classic Pro Football Jaguars sign 2-time Pro Bowl DE Aaron Kampman Recent Sports News Index	2009 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics