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Logan County Board member Jan Schumacher (standing, left) reads information about the Lincoln Christian University women's volleyball team and coaches. The board recently recognized the group for their athletic achievements. Picture by Jan Youngquist  (Click on picture for larger image.)
Absentee voting begins today in Logan County What voters should know before they cast their ballots State backdoor plan gives builders and buyers in Logan County building code options Logan 2.0 -- Grow Lincoln & Logan County Initiative announced this morning Chamber hosts Trivia Night for community networking Madigan, state attorneys general secure $25 billion settlement with nation's 5 largest banks Illinois college chiefs back Quinn call for more MAP money This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Special announcement: Former Logan County Board member, local businessman, friend to the community Terry W. Werth has passed away A whole lot of shaking at Christian Child Care Citizen frustrated over property maintenance issues Firefighter Chris Perrine sworn into service LCU promotes Brandon Umphrey Reminder: Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership news conference at 9 a.m. Thursday activates initiatives to grow Lincoln & Logan County (See previously published article: Development partnership announces master plan implementation team) Quinn wants to cut $2 billion from Medicaid budget College Illinois to stay afloat, even if that means taxpayer bailout This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Feb. 7 Humane Society soup luncheon, Cumberland Presbyterian dinner concert, Hartem FFA notes, 4-H Foundation spaghetti meal, FAFSA workshop, rummage sale by Jaycees, caregiver program at Vonderlieth, Zion honor roll, Zonta scholarships and Jenny Johnson in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance   Click here for THE ALL-NEW ONLINE LOGAN COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Your local source for business listings including cell#, website and email addresses.	Surprise your valentine by proclaiming your love to everybody in Logan County and the world with a Valentine Happy Ad in LDN. Your ad will run Tuesday, Feb. 14, Saturday, Feb. 18, for only $10. Must be submitted online.  Click here to submit your message online.
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Local Absentee voting begins today in Logan County What voters should know before they cast their ballots State backdoor plan gives builders and buyers in Logan County building code options Logan 2.0 -- Grow Lincoln & Logan County Initiative announced this morning Chamber hosts Trivia Night for community networking CLOSE UP:  Feb. 7 Humane Society soup luncheon, Cumberland Presbyterian dinner concert, Hartem FFA notes, 4-H Foundation spaghetti meal, FAFSA workshop, rummage sale by Jaycees, caregiver program at Vonderlieth, Zion honor roll, Zonta scholarships and Jenny Johnson 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 Caterpillar: Illinois won't get factory Measure would make it legal to record Illinois cops in public Illinois college chiefs back Quinn call for more MAP money Chicago axes decal over supposed gang signs Ill. man in erectile pump case asks for leniency Reputed mobster 'The Large Guy' gets 25 years Creator of Lemonheads candy dies at age 93 National 8 minutes pass before cops got sent to Powell home LA abuse charges prompt awkward talks for parents Group wants Supreme Court to save war memorial Hold the mystery meat: Military food gets upgrade Wash. moves step closer to legalizing gay marriage Gender-bending model pushes limits of the runway Tassimo coffee makers recalled over burn risk Politics & Government Official: 10 states get ed waiver White House attacks Romney on birth control GOP vows to reverse Obama birth control policy Analysis: Obama contraceptive mandate has a price Air Force trains flight attendants for VIP trips Sources: Pentagon rules shift on women in combat McCain: US must act to help Syrians under siege For Santorum, new challenges follow his big wins Romney's Tuesday losses show conservative doubts Gingrich hopes high road, new funds can save him Georgia primary may not be a Gingrich slam-dunk Maine is next state to weigh in on GOP race Group projects 12.2 million Latino voters in 2012 Dems recruiting former Giant Carson for House bid U.S. Weather The nation's weather International US kills al-Qaida-linked militant in Pakistan Syrian forces renew bombardment in Homs Palestinian prisoner on 55th day of hunger strike Dwindling time, rising tension make Iran top fear Ahmadinejad seeks rebound in Iranian elections Police issue warrant for ex-president of Maldives Jordan holds ex-intelligence chief in graft probe China skirting African corruption in direct aid Gorbachev: Putin has 'exhausted' his potential Hard economic times sharpen Spaniards' sneaky side Greece debt talks fail to reach full deal ODD & Extraordinary Judge: Buy wife flowers, then take her to dinner Ex-CA mayor admits stealing mixer to make pizza Science, Technology and the Environment In scientific coup, Russians reach Antarctic lake Life in Antarctic lake? It's everywhere else Mexican experts excited to find ancient home ruins Researchers probe 200-year-old shipwreck off RI Unplanned 9/11 analysis links noise, whale stress Judge tosses case seeking rights for orcas Romanian accused of hacking NASA-JPL computers	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information

Powered by LiveCharts.Co.Uk UK Share Prices and Gold Price Nasdaq     $2927.23   +11.37   Local Hampton Inn Lincoln is the Chamber Business of the Week  National Tassimo coffee makers recalled over burn risk 28 more airports will test lower-hassle screening For college-bound, a look at financial aid changes GOP targets child tax break for illegal immigrants Fidelity: 401(k) balances little changed over 2011 US pledges to work with Europe on tax evaders FDA panel votes against Xgeva for prostate cancer Getting caffeine fix as easy as taking deep breath Washington Post launches 5th round of buyouts International China's inflation rebounds in January to 4.5 pct China skirting African corruption in direct aid Holiday hits China auto sales in January Bank of England backs $79 billion money injection Sweden: Europeans need to question pension habits Hard economic times sharpen Spaniards' sneaky side Energy Oil below $99 as US crude demand lags economy US oil and gas M&A jumps in 2011 US crude supplies up by 300,000 barrels last week Markets Stocks rally from early losses to close higher Gamestop, Ralph Lauren, Sprint are market movers S&P cuts long-term rating on CME Group Other Recent Business News Index Detail Shop Lincoln IGA NAPA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.399-$3.549 Bloomington $3.389-$3.599 Springfield $3.259-$3.799 www.illinoisgasprices.com How do you find: cellphone numbers email addresses website addresses fax numbers    for local businesses? Now accepting Reservations for the 2012 Business Directory Want to be included?   Call Karen: 217-737-7418 Currently listing 104 Logan County businesses & organizations.  Will shoppers find your listing in the Logan County Business Directory?    Call 217-737-7418  to get listed.   Updated Thursday Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere IL Pork Producers Honors Award Winners During IL Pork Expo U of I will demonstrate technology in biomass conversion to crude oil Farmdoc 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

The staff of Lincoln Daily News extends deepest sympathies to the family of Terry Werth. "T.W." was a big, friendly person with a warm smile, quiet in demeanor and a good listener, a great asset to our community who will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Peasley Funeral Home.       A link to Werth’s completed obituary is listed below.   Picture provided by Peasley Funeral Home (Click on picture for larger image.)
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Church Announcements   Open Table Concert, Women's Bible Study and more announcements and news from area churches Open Table Concert on Feb. 9th Let Your Love Wash Over Me Annual conference for elders and church leaders Psalm 147 Never the Same The Law of Faith Church Activities and Directories   Police reports  Court reports  Marriages, civil unions   Dissolutions  Fire and rescue reports: Lincoln Fire Department Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District   Obituaries    Most recent: Werth, Terry W., 68 LDN publishes all obituaries free of charge and accepts pictures for obits free of charge. The full text of the obituaries is available online free of charge in Logan County and across the world. Email condolences are available from subscribing funeral homes. Ask your funeral director to make sure the obituary of your loved one is placed in Lincoln Daily News.

This file photo from Sept. 27, 2007, shows folk artist Howard Finster's World's Folk Art Church at Paradise Gardens in Pennville, Ga. A northwest Georgia county has bought the garden where the folk artist held court for tourists and art lovers from around the world. AP file photo by Gene Blythe
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Ga. county buys late folk artist's Paradise Garden Dr. House hangs up his Fox TV stethoscope CNN suspends Martin for 'offensive' comments Company: Sugarland resisted delaying Ind. concert  Schwarzenegger joins Stallone in 'The Tomb' McCartney to debut new songs live on iTunes stream The Beach Boys to start party early at Grammys Rock Hall adds 6 groups to list of inductees NYC artist recognized for his unique beeswax art Gary Busey files for bankruptcy in Los Angeles Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised Feb. 8   Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa   Dickson's Tacos & More
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Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the first half of an NBA game in New Orleans on Wednesday. AP photo by Bill Haber  (Click on photo for larger image.)
Today's Top Sports Stories   Local Sports Lincoln College basketball vs. Danville State Boozer scores 18 as Bulls rout Hornets 90-67 National & International No. 10 Duke stuns No. 5 North Carolina 85-84 No. 2 Syracuse 64-61 in OT over No. 12 Georgetown UConn wants to impose own penalties Lin, Chandler lead Knicks over Wizards 107-93 NBA standings Memphis is final piece for coast-to-coast Big East Column: A real chance for change in the BCS Red Wings run home streak to 18 wins, beat Oilers Wings vs. Leafs in 2013 Winter Classic Harrington trying to return to the elite CAS bans 1997 Tour winner Jan Ullrich for 2 years Recent Sports News Index	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information 2011-2012 Lincoln Railers Basketball

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