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Second- and third-graders from New Holland-Middletown School went to Springfield on their class trip April 30. The group visited the state Capitol, Illinois State Museum and Lincoln's Tomb on their field trip. Another NH-M student, Richie Deters, is our top picture in today's Community section. Picture supplied by Ardith Deters  (Click on picture for larger image.)
Council discusses sewer delinquencies, billing services Lincoln Jaycees to help Relay for Life with fundraiser on Saturday LTEC auto mechanics classes wash cars for St. Jude 1st Lawnmower Run Saturday Illinois universities, schools waiting on lawmakers for budget Former lawmakers wary of emergency powers for Quinn This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Personality of the Week Mount Pulaski Rotary: the little club with a big heart Logan County student wins statewide history award Scouts prepared to sweep Lincoln clean With budget on pause, Quinn to consider other proposals Brady vs. Brady on 'across the board' spending cuts Feds: Blagojevich's motion to delay trial 'frivolous' Obama chooses Supreme Court nominee This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  May 11 Relay for Life, Spring Family Ride, Crime Stoppers scholarships, Henry Krug, Jim Sielaff, Grace Walters and Zion history students make 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      Members of the Louisiana National Guard watch a Black Hawk helicopter lift off after attaching a sandbag to its belly in Port Fourchon, La., on Tuesday. Helicopters are dropping sandbags at the mouths of marshes along Port Fourchon and nearby Grand Isle to keep oil from being carried inland with tides. AP photo/Patrick Semansky
Local Council discusses sewer delinquencies, billing services Lincoln Jaycees to help Relay for Life with fundraiser on Saturday LTEC auto mechanics classes wash cars for St. Jude 1st Lawnmower Run Saturday CLOSE UP:  May 11 Relay for Life, Spring Family Ride, Crime Stoppers scholarships, Henry Krug, Jim Sielaff, Grace Walters and Zion history students 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 Appeals court refuses to delay Blagojevich trial National Pair facing charges after boy's body found in Utah Victim video tributes at 9/11 museum BP: 2nd box on its way to Gulf oil spill site Green groups hope Gulf spill galvanizes movement Arizona gov signs bill targeting ethnic studies Disputed Mojave cross honoring US war dead stolen Politics & Government Political patience wanes as Gulf oil spill grows Karzai meets Obama on way ahead in Afghan war WH disappointed by Egypt's state of emergency GOP: WV congressman's ouster referendum on Obama Senators to query Kagan, but don't expect answers SPIN METER: GOP senators' shifting standards Senators: Better terror screening needed Voters' anti-establishment mood bites both parties VP Biden's son has mild stroke, in Philly hospital Jimmy Carter's grandson wins Ga. Senate seat Nixon's grandson tests pedigree in NY House race Weather Okla. braces for more storms days after twisters The nation's weather International Tourism board says 61 Dutch killed in Libyan crash 9 killed in latest attack at China school Protests expose deep divisions in Thai society Russia urges active US role in Mideast Aquino promises lean, graft-free Philippine gov't Conservative Cameron takes the reins in Britain EU proposes new rules on ash avoidance Iraqi vetting commission to end election work ODD & Extraordinary Woman accused of forcing son to smoke in 'lesson' Bottle-wielding man foils Va. truck-stop robbery Mass. woman pleads to impersonating FBI supervisor Police: Pa. pair forced man into boxers over drugs Science, Technology and the Environment 14th-century aqueduct found in Jerusalem Countdown begins for shuttle Atlantis' last flight Drifting satellite threatens US cable programming	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10896.91   +148.65            S&P500       $1171.67   +15.88            NASDAQ     $2425.02   +49.71   National AP source: GM wants to re-enter auto financing Rush to drill deeper carries added risks International Eurozone economy grows by modest 0.2 percent in Q1 Nissan slashes quarterly loss to $125 million Samsung Life shares jump after record IPO Energy Oil extends losses to near $76 amid euro concerns Rise in global oil demand seen weaker than before Markets Stock futures rise modestly, point to higher open UK markets in lukewarm response to new government Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.899 Bloomington $2.849 - $2.899 Springfield $2.819 - $2.969                        Biting gnats, borer control, planting time By John Fulton  Logan County FSA E-News May newsletter 2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Grain futures advance, livestock mostly lower Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary Flooding In US Southeast Forces Farmers To Replant Schnitkey Discusses Whether ACRE Is Likely to Pay in 2010 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

Richie Deters, second-grader from New Holland-Middletown District 88, was the only one out of the entire school (students and staff) with perfect attendance for the year. He is shown with Dr. Terry Scandrett, school superintendent, and his award. Congratulations to Richie on a job well done. Picture supplied by Ardith Deters (Click on picture for larger image.)
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In this film publicity image, Russell Crowe is shown in a scene from "Robin Hood." The movie is being shown at the Cannes Film Festival. AP photo/Universal Pictures, David Appleby
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Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp, left, and Troy Brouwer celebrate Brouwer's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of Game 6 in an NHL hockey Western Conference playoff series in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday. The Blackhawks won, moving on to the Western Conference Stanley Cup finals. AP photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck
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