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The building trades students from Lincoln Community High School are moving right along on setting the walls for the new Humane Society of Logan County's shelter on the city's north side. HSLC is paying for all the materials, and the students are learning valuable building skills that will last them a lifetime. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image)
Losing streak over: Railers run over Canton -- in Sports Fall Farm Day tour Sept. 12 Parent, community alert: New over-the-counter drug abuse trend puts teens at risk -- in Perspectives Summer 2010 -- one of the warmest and wettest on record Labor Day weekend: Extra police out enforcing impaired-driving and safety belt laws Changes to early voting law could spur more young voters This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Development partnership details use of $99,000 USDA grant Authorities make large cannabis bust on I-55 Railers look to run against Canton -- in Sports Randle resignation points to political problems for Quinn Lots of lawmakers on the ballot, few races close This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Sept. 1 Glass recycling, Draw 4 winners, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight and calendar reservations make Close Up   Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Grab Your Fork  Back-to-school recipes Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by      Utilities workers try to support power lines that were blown sideways from winds produced by Hurricane Earl in Nags Head, N.C., on Friday. AP photo by Gerry Broome
Local Losing streak over: Railers run over Canton -- in Sports Fall Farm Day tour Sept. 12 Parent, community alert: New over-the-counter drug abuse trend puts teens at risk -- in Perspectives CLOSE UP:  Sept. 1 Glass recycling, Draw 4 winners, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight and calendar reservations make Close Up   Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance National 911 calls describe Discovery Channel gunman, IED Body of boxing promoter's son found on Wash. peak Calif. landfill searched for possible murder victim Prof in '03 plague scare sets off airport shutdown Head of alleged trafficking scheme arrested BP raises blowout preventer, key evidence in probe Muslims take to Minn. State Fair to repair image Backer of NYC mosque gave to Hamas-linked charity Politics & Government Obama says he's committed to helping middle class Obama planning new package of economic aid Clinton: Time is now for Mideast peace Fast-track Mideast peace talks face big obstacles Gates sees progress in tour of Afghan war zone What now for Gulf? Fire complicates drill debate Mariner opposed federal safety rule Ariz. governor says she was wrong about beheadings POLITICAL INSIDER: Christie backs Castle GOP Maes stays in Colo. governor's race Weather Weakened Earl packs less force than feared The nation's weather International Death toll rises to 65 in attack on Pakistanis 9 killed in New Zealand skydiving plane crash Suicide bomber kills 5 Afghan police, civilian Buildings collapse, 2 injured in powerful NZ quake Sea lion mauls 11-year-old boy at Australian zoo Shoe, eggs hurled at ex-Brit PM Blair in Dublin US military chief seeks Turkish support over Iran SKorean foreign minister in scandal offers to quit Will heir be unveiled at North Korean convention? ODD & Extraordinary Montana teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot Police: Pa. woman zaps self, brother with stun gun Drake University's 'D+' logo earns failing grade Plumbers help Tenn. newlyweds find flushed rings Mich. man gathering corn confronted by alligator NM Goodwill collection box turns up inert grenade Iowa State carillon lets Lady Gaga hit chime Science, Technology and the Environment Clams befouling Tahoe invade Adirondack lake in NY	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10447.93   +127.83            S&P500       $1104.51   +14.41            NASDAQ     $2233.75   +33.74   Local Big changes for realtor licensing requirements coming Business Spotlight National Despite hiring, US unemployment rate seems frozen BP raises blowout preventer, key evidence in probe Texas opens inquiry into Google search rankings Burger King to stop buying oil from Indonesian co. Report: Blackwater created shell companies Product recalls: egg noodles, eggs, dog treats International Afghans continue pulling money from troubled bank Energy Oil falls below $75 ahead of US jobs report Markets Stocks extend September rally after jobs report Stocks jump after relatively upbeat US jobs data Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.699 Bloomington $2.689 - $2.749 Springfield $2.529 - $2.849                        Fall to-do list By John Fulton  Logan County FSA newsletter Grains prices, beef and pork futures mostly rise Agriculture News Elsewhere Ag-Zibit provides hands-on ways for kids to learn about ag Summer drought threatens yields in southern Illinois No easy solutions exist for battling browsing deer 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

A tough way to end the week. A vehicle coming off Kankakee by Family Video edged out to see oncoming traffic and hit a passing car. One motorist complained of pain in the side and was taken to ALMH. Picture by Jim Youngquist (Click on picture for larger image.)
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In this April 19 file photo, Kix Brooks, left, and Ronnie Dunn accept the ACM Milestone Award during "The Last Rodeo" tribute concert in Las Vegas. The country music duo closed out a 20-year career at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night with their 1991 debut single, "Brand New Man," during the encore.  AP file photo by Matt Sayles
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Fox: Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol' Brooks & Dunn end 20-year career with Nashville show Longtime book editor Larry Ashmead dies at 78 Vanity Fair reporter admits error in Palin article 'Toy Story' star Tim Allen becomes Chevy pitchman Appeals court rules for Eminem in royalty lawsuit Lennon still helping me, Yoko Ono says Add hip-hop to 'Rock Band,' thanks to Snoop Dogg Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised September 3     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits an RBI sacrifice fly to score teammate Jon Jay during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in St. Louis. The Cards went on to win 3-2, keeping their playoff hopes alive. AP photo by Jeff Roberson
Today's Top Sports Stories Losing streak over: Railers run over Canton Kovalchuk's new $100M Devils deal approved by NHL Cardinals returning to longtime radio home KMOX MLB.com baseball standings Local Sports Lady Lynx volleyball team drops 2 in Texas Pro Football Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games Dumervil confirms his season is over Baseball Cardinals finally slow 1st-place Reds with 3-2 win Manny blames himself for sour ending in Boston Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl Recent Sports News Index	2010 Lincoln Railer Football

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