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Residents of Mount Pulaski gathered on the Mount Pulaski Courthouse steps for a New Year's Eve photo. The night of celebration kicked off the town's 175th anniversary, which is officially under way. Picture by Ms. Stephanie Mazanowski, photographer, MazPix Photography Studio, Bloomington-Normal. (Click on picture for larger image.)
Mount Pulaski kicks off 175th anniversary celebration Mount Pulaski begins yearlong celebration -- album Fastest-growing Illinois careers listed New consequences for Illinois speeders This day in history  NEW : FOR MATURE AUDIENCES -- in Community Weekend Top Stories 2010 sees slew of leadership position changes in Lincoln and Logan County 4 city of Lincoln department officials retire Elkhart Historical Society announces 2011 dinner-lecture dates Hazardous weather possible midday though evening High winds, small tornadoes, heavy rain, ponding on roadways possible Red Kettle update Ruth Haak, lifelong veterans' supporter, dies Obituary September 2009 article featuring Ruth Haak Sharon Mote ALMH December Employee of the Month Railers win pair: take 5th at Collinsville tourney IDOT and law enforcement partners announce traffic safety countdown to 2011 This day in history A brief look at the year 2010 Accelerating the community  (2010 articles) This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Dec. 30 Blood drive, Christmas tree pickup, Salvation Army Red Kettle, Mount Pulaski historical calendar and Habitat meeting for applicants make the 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  Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by      In this Dec. 17 photo in Raleigh, N.C., Allison Warden poses with her car showing a message about the rapture. Warden, of Raleigh, has been helping organize a campaign through a website, We Can Know, using billboards, postcards and other media in cities across the U.S. AP photo by Gerry Broome See story "Loose Christian movement says end of time in May" below in National
Local Mount Pulaski kicks off 175th anniversary celebration Mount Pulaski begins yearlong celebration -- album CLOSE UP:  Dec. 30 Blood drive, Christmas tree pickup, Salvation Army Red Kettle, Mount Pulaski historical calendar and Habitat meeting for applicants make the Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State War hero's tour: A humble soldier adjusts to fame National Family says teen killed at Atlanta train station 1 week after blizzard, NYC garbage is piled high 2011 starts with a glitch for some iPhone users Loose Christian movement says end coming in May Reports of sea lion shootings on rise in Calif. Recalls announced Politics & Government Obama to increase engagement with Africa in 2011 Obama signs Sept. 11 first responders bill Obama aide: Don't 'play chicken' with debt ceiling Senator proposes permanent US bases in Afghanistan Issa pledges to take on White House over spending Navy probes lewd videos shown on deployed carrier GOP lawmaker: Go after health care piece by piece GOP investigator critical of attorney general GOP agenda may mean more in 2012 than now Kaine: No serious 2012 primary challenge to Obama Jerry Brown gets another chance to lead California Gov. Schwarzenegger issues last-day commutations THE INFLUENCE GAME: Safety, trade interests clash Weather The nation's weather International Landslides, floods kill 5 children in Philippines Suicide bomber kills 1; 2 US soldiers die in Iraq Relief flights help flood-affected Australian city Somali pirates seize Algerian-owned ship off Oman Pakistani gov't in dire straits as key party quits African leaders to pressure Gbagbo to cede power US-Japan discussed 'action' against anti-whalers ODD & Extraordinary Thousands of dead birds picked up in Ark. town Rare 'panda cow' born in northern Colorado Fla. man says he'll live in lions' den for 30 days Witchcraft declared legal profession in Romania 'Magic pythons' married in Cambodia to bring luck Science, Technology and the Environment No word from stuck NASA Mars rover Spirit Scents latest weapons in fight against sea lamprey	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow                  S&P 500       $1271.89   +14.25               Nasdaq     $2691.52   +38.65   Local Business Spotlight National Report says Facebook nets $500 million investment Toshiba to sell tablet with upcoming Android OS Apple's absence to be felt at CES gadget show Blood test to spot cancer gets big boost from J&J International 'Coupon generation' wields consumer power in China Singapore looks to tourism, casinos to fuel growth Fiat Autos goes solo, spins off industrial unit Winterkorn to remain at helm of VW Energy Oil rises close to $92, near 2-year high Markets World stocks rise as 2011 trading opens Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.179-$3.279 Bloomington $3.059-$3.099 Springfield $3.059-$3.199 www.illinoisgasprices.com                        Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Clean Diesel Program covers variety of needs Beef Export Volume Up 16% Farmdoc 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

As a new year starts, we want to remind everyone to send us their community pictures and information. This is your section and we invite you to share your good news with the rest of the community and the world. Photo by Nila Smith  (Click picture for larger image.)
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In this undated file photo from CBS, from left, Chris Wragge, Erica Hill, Jeff Glor and Marysole Castro pose together as the new CBS "Early Show" team. The new team takes over at "The Early Show" as of Monday. The new lineup consists of former Saturday "Early Show" anchors Wragge and Hill, as well as weathercaster Castro, formerly of ABC's "Good Morning America" weekend edition. Glor, a CBS News correspondent, is the news reader. AP file photo/CBS News, John P. Filo
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts A new year, a new on-air team on CBS' 'Early Show' 'Hot in Cleveland' star Valerie Bertinelli marries Lennon's white 'Abbey Road' suit sells for $46,000 Jolie, Pitt donate $2 million to African wildlife British Press says actor Pete Postlethwaite dies After rehab release, more uncertainty for Lohan Official: Chuck Berry felt ill before Chicago show Zsa Zsa Gabor back in LA hospital for leg surgery Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised January 3     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers made the playoffs, beating the Bears 10-3. AP photo by Jim Prisching
Today's Top Sports Stories Packers beat Bears 10-3, clinch playoff berth No decision yet for Cowboys coach Orioles' Alfredo Simon is main suspect in killing Orioles reach oral agreement with Derrek Lee Local Sports Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed Pro Basketball Stoudemire leads Knicks over Pacers 98-92 Rudy Gay gets 27, Grizzlies rout Lakers 104-85 Pro Football Seahawks take NFC West with 16-6 win Manning's drive leads Colts past Titans 23-20 Giants' Mara says Coughlin will return next season McGee leads Cowboys to late win over Eagles Lions top Vikings 20-13; Favre sits in final game Recent Sports News Index	2010-2011 Railer Basketball (Click Here)

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