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Hey, Mister, get too close to my pancakes and I'll pop you one. Actually this youngster is waving hello as she enjoys her pancakes and sausage at First Baptist Church on Saturday. More pictures of another busy weekend in Logan County are in today's Top Stories. Picture by Mike Fak  (Click on picture for larger image.)
Governor proposes school funding option with state budget cuts Regional supt. of schools says cuts would create dire consequences locally Another busy weekend in Logan County -- album 1 Another busy weekend in Logan County -- album 2 Quinn wants to borrow nearly $5 billion -- but how? Railer season stats and numbers -- in Sports Weekend Top Stories Young lecturer gives local youth a look at reality Oral cancer survivor talks of dangers of tobacco use Youngsters learn the effects of tobacco use firsthand -- in pictures Brady expands criticism of Quinn's budget proposals Another hassle for Illinois Senate candidate Clocks forward this weekend Conservation tree sale extended CLOSE UP:  March 12 Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Elkhart Historical Society, First Baptist Church, Kiwanis, U of I Extension and Ag Day Breakfast make 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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News...    sponsored by      A tree that crashed through the side of a home in Wantagh, N.Y., lies across cars in a driveway Sunday. Strong winds and heavy rain downed trees and power lines throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut on Saturday, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. AP photo by Chris Corradino
Local Governor proposes school funding option with state budget cuts Regional supt. of schools says cuts would create dire consequences locally Another busy weekend in Logan County -- album 1 Another busy weekend in Logan County -- album 2 Railer season stats and numbers -- in Sports CLOSE UP:  March 12 Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Elkhart Historical Society, First Baptist Church, Kiwanis, U of I Extension and Ag Day Breakfast make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance   State 'Celebrity Apprentice' begins with a 1st firing National 5 people hurt in SoCal apartment complex shooting Fla. woman dies during weeks-long religious fast Pentagon gun was from Tenn. police Red River rising faster than expected in ND, Minn. No word from woman freed in alleged plot, mom says Culture clash: European art provokes Muslims ACORN branches rename, rebrand after video scandal Regulators accused of lax oversight at LA oilfield US census forms arrive in the mail: what to expect Female prison guards often behind sex misconduct CA bills push rules for ski, snowboard industry Gay seniors come out late, start 2nd lifetime Edwards mistress didn't want him to run for prez Recall information Politics & Government Obama heads to Ohio looking for health care votes US cautious on removing nuclear arms from Europe US lawmakers attack China ahead of Nov. elections Duncan: More than math, reading important Social Security to start cashing Uncle Sam's IOUs The Nation's Weather Rain damage, detours hinder commutes in Northeast The nation's weather International Narcos blamed for killings of 3 with US consul tie Suicide car bomber kills 4 in western Iraq Iraq Shiite group: We didn't mistreat freed Briton Rocket attack kills 1 at NATO base in Afghanistan Yemen launches airstrike on al-Qaida hideout Nigeria: Explosions heard during amnesty talks Deadline for Thai Parliament dissolution passes Officials: US wants Israel to cancel building plan Egypt arrests Israeli journalist along the border SAfrican youth leader convicted of hate speech Britain's Miliband visits China amid rancor ODD & Extraordinary In rural NH, deer-car crashes bring free roadkill 'dinner' Police: Woman in bust hid nearly $26,000 in bra Detroit city workers being warned to go scentsless Cashier, 91, finishes shift after being punched Science, Technology and the Environment UN agency: Tiger on verge of extinction	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10642.15   +17.46            S&P500       $1150.51   +0.52            NASDAQ     $2362.21   -5.45   Local   Click here to submit your business press release National Gov't says it cannot explain runaway Prius Dodd seeks difficult consensus on financial rules International Tax rises hit Greece as EU meets on debt crisis Deutsche Telekom introduces women's quota Airbus aims to sell 210 A400M transporters in US South Africa gold output declines China's BYD sees profit soar on strong auto sales Energy Oil falls below $81 amid weak US crude demand Markets Stock futures point to lower open World markets slip after mixed US economic reports Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.699 Bloomington $2.739- $2.879 Springfield $2.749 - $2.859                        Home fruit tree spray schedules By John Fulton  2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary Nafziger Discusses Tips for Overcoming Spring Tillage Challenges Prepare marketing plan for pre-harvest sales 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

There are always plenty of desserts at a Kiwanis meal, and Saturday was no exception at the club's annual ham and bean lunch. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
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In this Oct. 30, 2009, file photo, Peter Graves poses during dedication ceremonies for his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. His movie career spanned classics such as "Stalag 17" to comedies such as "Airplane!" but he is best remembered by many as the head of the "Mission: Impossible" force in the 1960s and '70s. According to a publicist, Graves has died in Los Angeles. He was 83. AP file photo by Reed Saxon
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Ohio State's William Buford dunks in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in the final of the Big Ten tournament at Indianapolis on Sunday. Ohio State won the game and the Big Ten title. AP photo by Darron Cummings
Today's Top Sports Stories Kansas earns overall top seed in NCAA tournament Last-minute changes create confusing selection day NCAA bracket Turner leads Ohio State past Minnesota 90-61 No. 2 Kentucky beats Mississippi St. 75-74 in OT Els holds off Schwartzel to win at Doral by 4 Sports Commentary Mutterings: Illini to Stony Brook, NY By Jeff Mayfield Local Sports Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed Rollin 66ers Major Super Trios Railer Nation Railer season stats and numbers Complete Railer season archives Local College Sports Lynx split pair with Minnesota powerhouse Itasca Pro Basketball LeBron scores 30 as Cavs clobber Celtics Pro Football Browns trade QB Brady Quinn to Broncos Recent Sports News Index	2009-10 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics