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Team Curry Polar Plunge members Kim Curry and Adam Cheatham prepare to exit Lincoln Lakes after their plunge. The temperature was cold, the lake shallow, but the hearts of plungers and sponsors were warm and their pockets deep as $37,308.87 was collected to support Special Olympics. Picture by Nila Smith  (Click on picture for larger image.)
5:30 a.m. Tuesday: Boil order rescinded, water safe Boil order in effect for Lincoln residents LCHS closed Monday. District 27 is open. Mount Pulaski not affected by order Department of Public Health releases water treatment guidelines during water boil order: Food establishment water use Residential water use Polar Plungers bring in $37,308.87 for Special Olympics Pre-plunge album The plunge -- album 1 The plunge -- album 2 The plunge -- album 3 The plunge -- album 4 Post-plunge album Patterson and Maxheimer get congressional recommendation House sends health care overhaul bill to Obama Weekend Top Stories Logan County Ag Education Day on Tuesday Historic Scully Building going green -- story and pictures Lincoln can boast world's largest covered wagon Senate passes Bomke legislation on state leases County briefs: County to look at health insurance options and other planning activities CLOSE UP:  March 19 Grab Your Fork, LCHS Baseball Boosters breakfast, Lincoln Park District adult softball, Cornland Banking Center, Tommy Hilton and Josh Mangano 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
Logan County ag producers and suppliers look forward to a productive year in 2010.    This online supplement to Lincoln Daily News features articles and interviews with some of the experts in the field, reflecting on the 2009 growing season and projecting ahead about production and industry trends for 2010.   Click here for the online flip-book version        LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online Recent Letters to the Editor Submit a letter to the editor online CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO 10 YEARS OF STORIES IN THE LDN ARCHIVES Recent Perspectives Articles

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Local Boil order in effect for Lincoln residents LCHS closed Monday. District 27 is open Polar Plungers bring in $37,308.87 for Special Olympics Pre-plunge album The plunge -- album 1 The plunge -- album 2 The plunge -- album 3 The plunge -- album 4 Post-plunge album Patterson and Maxheimer get congressional recommendation CLOSE UP:  March 19 Grab Your Fork, LCHS Baseball Boosters breakfast, Lincoln Park District adult softball, Cornland Banking Center, Tommy Hilton and Josh Mangano 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 No injuries in emergency landing at O'Hare Young mom finds temporary home for her newborn National 2 Baltimore officers shot during traffic stop Tens of thousands rally for immigration reform Last Haditha defendant seeks to dismiss charges Snowmobiles, ATVs, lobster boats used for census Woods: 'A little nervous' about return at Masters Recall information Politics & Government House sends health care overhaul bill to Obama Obama lauds House for passing health care bill Sebelius: Public will embrace health care reform Rep. Kennedy calls bill testimonial to late father McCain said Democrats have not heard end of debate Clinton pokes fun at Dems, GOP and himself House boosts college aid for students in need Clinton: US wants biting sanctions on Iran Clinton: US commitment to Israel 'rock solid' Former Interior Secretary Udall dies at age 90 The Nation's Weather The nation's weather International UN: 3 killed in quake collapse in northern Haiti Bush, Clinton to visit rubble-filled Haitian city Iceland fears 2nd, even larger volcanic eruption Sandstorms across China prompt health warnings Venezuela's Chavez rules out Internet controls Iran detains grandson of powerful cleric Anti-corruption campaigner is headache for Abbas Israel: No building restrictions in east Jerusalem Tanzania, Zambia demand one-off sales of ivory Top Somali judge asks for help after judge deaths Sarkozy strategizes after French election rebuff ODD & Extraordinary Colorado skunk's head freed from peanut butter jar Science, Technology and the Environment Ore. town uses geothermal energy to stay warm Enviros, growers agree on farmland reuse for solar	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10785.89   +43.91            S&P500       $1165.81   +5.91            NASDAQ     $2395.40   +20.99   Local Kirby Media Design goes online Click here to submit your business press release National Toyota shareholders sue over fallen stock price PepsiCo reaffirms long-term earnings forecasts Air travelers to see tougher security before beach International British Airways strike enters 3rd day Envoy says Rio Tinto exec admits to some charges More foreign firms feel unwelcome in China Energy Oil drops to near $80, extending Friday's losses Markets Stock futures sharply lower ahead of opening World stocks hit by Greek debt, India rate hike Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.879 Bloomington $2.899- $2.959 Springfield $2.829 -- $2.849     Logan County ag producers and suppliers look forward to a productive year in 2010.    This online supplement to Lincoln Daily News features articles and interviews with some of the experts in the field, reflecting on the 2009 growing season and projecting ahead about production and industry trends for 2010.   Click here for the online flip-book version                            Spring lawn seedings By John Fulton  2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way As farmers move from cotton to corn, jobs are lost Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary Very Little Land Changed Hands in 2009 USDA to conduct National Rural Summit 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

Always a good sign that spring is close is the annual baseball boosters breakfast. The morning was another success as community members came to eat and support the program. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image)
Personalities of the Week Gene Frioli and Logan-Mason Rehab staff: special people helping special people become involved in volunteerism YMCA notes Park district notes  Library notes  Oasis notes  School menus Illini Central activities  (PDF) Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   CLOSE UP:  March 19 Grab Your Fork, LCHS Baseball Boosters breakfast, Lincoln Park District adult softball, Cornland Banking Center, Tommy Hilton and Josh Mangano 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	Upcoming Civic Events
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Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin, left, is seen during rehearsals with professional dancer Ashly DelGrosso-Costa for their appearance on "Dancing With the Stars" on March 18 in Los Angeles. AP photo by Vince Bucci
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Buzz Aldrin among stars set for 'Dancing' debut Weisz, Rylance win acting prizes at Olivier awards Gehry likes what he sees with new Vegas building Earnhardt visits 'Handy Manny' prime-time special Wolfgang Wagner, longtime Bayreuth director, dies 'Butterfly' back, and so is New York City Opera Taylor: Del Toro to give 'Hobbit' new look Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised March 17     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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Railer baseball team members at work at Sunday's annual baseball booster breakfast. The team opens its season on Wednesday at Metamora. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image)
Today's Top Sports Stories Mid-major uprising hardly biggest NCAA surprise Woods: 'A little nervous' about return at Masters NCAA bracket Local Sports Poole takes 2nd in state tournament Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed Rollin 66ers Major Super Trios Railer Nation Complete Railer season archives Local College Sports Lincoln College captures national title 71-60 over Cincinnati State Britney Flora signing letter of intent with Red Lions NCAA tournament Cornell dominates another higher seed Michigan State beats Maryland 85-83 at buzzer Kramer lifts Purdue over Texas A&M 63-61 in OT Baseball Twins, Mauer agree on $184M, 8-year extension Bud Selig lightheartedly talks MLB realignment Racing Jimmie Johnson wins for 1st time at Bristol Golf Furyk finally comes out a winner Recent Sports News Index	2009-10 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics