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Monday morning a marker was placed at the old Civil War soldier statue burial site in Postville Park. The marker was created to be reminiscent of the style used in the 1860s in most cemeteries and seems very fitting for a piece of Logan County history that stood on the courthouse lawn for nearly 140 years. Photo by JoAnne Marlin  (Click on picture for larger image.)
County approves salary increases and other measures Marker placed at Postville Park in memory of the old soldier LCHS senior awards announced Special Olympics Area 10 Spring Games results (PDF) 'Help for Homeowners' Mortgage Resource Fair in Springfield on Saturday Memorial to host free pediatric event Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Illinois Farm Bureau resolve intrastate vs. interstate transportation concerns This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories LCHS spring musical: 'Beauty and the Beast' LCU honors Dr. Green-Morrow with Community Leadership Award Police respond to weapon threat at high school; 1 arrested IESA state track and field 7A and 8A results -- Logan County athletes Album: Logan County athletes Illinois American announces water main installation projects in Lincoln Investment of approximately $170,000 will enhance water service Mount Pulaski junk drop-off dates Federal Junior Duck Stamp art on display at Dickson Mounds Museum Illinois reminds young job seekers and employers of safety guidelines How to make your community healthier This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  May 15 Isabelle Thompson, Cylie Rekart, Grace Tierney, Mount Pulaski junk drop-off, Lincoln Woman's Club, Memorial scholarship, Vonderlieth workshop, LCHS show, Relay for Life, Delavan battle re-enactment, Elkhart dinner lecture, Route 121 closure, blood drives, Community Action scholarships, Princess Tea 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 2012 ONLINE LOGAN COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Your local source for business listings including cell#, website and email addresses.
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News...    sponsored by     This undated photo released Tuesday by the Burbank Police Department shows Arnoldo Jimenez. Police in the Chicago suburb of Burbank said they are searching for Jimenez, the newlywed husband of 26-year-old Estrella Carrera, whose body was found stabbed and clothed in the silver sequin cocktail dress she wore at her wedding reception.   AP photo courtesy of Burbank Police Department (Click on photo for larger image.)

Local County approves salary increases and other measures Marker placed at Postville Park in memory of the old soldier LCHS senior awards announced Special Olympics Area 10 Spring Games results (PDF) CLOSE UP:  May 15 Isabelle Thompson, Cylie Rekart, Grace Tierney, Mount Pulaski junk drop-off, Lincoln Woman's Club, Memorial scholarship, Vonderlieth workshop, LCHS show, Relay for Life, Delavan battle re-enactment, Elkhart dinner lecture, Route 121 closure, blood drives, Community Action scholarships, Princess Tea Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State Manhunt under way for groom of slain bride in Ill. National Deputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herself Evacs and drills pared near nuke plants Defense mum on whether John Edwards will testify Killer of 3 says he considers requesting death GI killed in Vietnam War to get Medal of Honor NY judge: Apple statements damage lawsuit position Zuckerberg's Facebook story is study in contrasts 10 things to know for Wednesday Politics, Government & Elections Obama raises $44M for campaign, Dems in April Biden attacks Romney tenure as venture capitalist Ads highlight cozy campaign-super PAC relationship Crossroads announcing $25 million ad push Romney wins Nebraska, Oregon primaries Spin Meter: Rivals airbrush anti-Romney words George W. Bush offers tepid endorsement of Romney Role unlikely for George W. Bush in Romney bid Focus of primary races shifts to top state races Medical marijuana supporter wins Oregon AG primary U.S. Weather The nation's weather International Yemen clashes kill 13 al-Qaida militants, 4 troops 2 dead in Bogota bombing targeting former minister UN team in Syria evacuated from tense town 'Black box' found of Russia jet in Indonesia crash Arafat's former aide faces embezzlement charges Iran's tough nuclear stance masks struggles at top Ratko Mladic's genocide trial gets under way War crimes judges hear Taylor's sentencing pleas Monti faces tough challenges in changing Italy Greece: Business blasts 'undertaker' politicians Progress for Chinese activist's bid to study in US Appreciating Mexican author Carlos Fuentes ODD & Extraordinary  Truck crashes on NY highway, spills tons of yogurt Break-in at Polish zoo leaves 2 giraffes dead Dozens of fly swatters wash up on Alaska beaches Man freed on bond but must write book reports Science, Technology and the Environment April 2012 heats up as 5th-warmest month globally

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Community Action Head Start recruiters were lined up and ready to enroll children from birth through 5 years old Tuesday afternoon in front of Dollar General and Aldi on the west side of town. From left are Cathy McIntosh, family partnership specialist; Gena Richmond and Christy Turley, classroom assistants; and Brittany Feese, family partnership specialist. Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs designed to promote school readiness. Services are free to families meeting income requirements, and transportation is available at most locations. Picture by Karen Hargis  (Click on picture for larger image.)
Close Up: sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance ZLS Students of the Month Mount Pulaski May Senior-of-the-Month Mount Pulaski junk drop-off dates Lincoln Woman's Club spring buffet luncheon Wednesday New scholarship named for Memorial employee Dealing with immediate uncertainty: When a nursing home is the right option LCHS to present 'Beauty and the Beast' Relay for Life breakfast May 20 Delavan to host Civil War re-enactment battle June 30-July 1 Elkhart Historical Society presents … 'From Lincoln's Tomb to Arlington and Back' Planned highway closure Blood drives in Logan County need your help Scholarships available at Community Action Harvest of Talents Princess Tea planned for June 30 Library notes Park district notes School websites District 27 menus:  Breakfast  |  Lunch Carroll Catholic School events Head Start lunch menus Community Action senior menus: Congregate  |  Home delivery Oasis notes  |  Oasis calendar	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information                               Oasis Calendar
Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Graduates: Carroll Catholic School Global Tech Training Lincoln Christian University: Undergraduate level Graduate level Lincoln College Honors and awards Montessori Children's House Mount Pulaski Grade School Olympia High School Olympia Middle School West Lincoln-Broadwell Zion Lutheran School, Mount Pulaski Schedule of area graduations Births: Levi Joseph Bliesner  Jaxxon Michael Daniel LaRue Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   Senior Life Article update May 15   Consuming more fatty acids may reduce symptoms of dry eye ... Medicare releases home health compare tool ... Help mom save $4,000 a year ... Boomers: Living comfortably at home in style ... Baby boomers -- more active than ever with no plans of slowing down ... Simple cleaning solutions: medicine cabinet makeover ... May the benefits be with you ... Social Security FAQs on retirement and Medicare ... Early colon cancer detection means earlier treatment News & information for the seniors in our community
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In this file photo from March 3, vehicles damaged by a tornado lie in the parking lot of the Henryville Jr./Sr. High School in Henryville, Ind. Grammy-winning Lady Antebellum is scheduled to perform Wednesday night at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Ky., to raise money for rebuilding Henryville, Ind., about 20 miles to the north. AP photo by Michael Conroy, file
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Students in tornado-hit Ind. town await 'Lady A' 'Idol' favorite would continue winner monotony PBS fall schedule offers UK hits, US history 'Revolution,' 2 other Steinem e-books released MOVIE REVIEW: 'Battleship' loud, dumb but stays afloat Aaron Sorkin to adapt 'Steve Jobs' film for Sony 'Diablo III' fans celebrate game's release Historic diamond sold for $9.7 million at auction Cannes gets under way with Anderson, Baron Cohen Neil Sedaka turns his calendar girl into dino pet Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised May 15   Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa   Mr. Lincoln's On The Green
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Ben Steiner, Zion Lutheran School eighth-grader, won the state championship in the shot put at the Lutheran Sports Association state track meet last weekend on the campus of Concordia University in River Forest. Steiner also placed fourth in the discus throw. Anna Sielaff, seventh-grader, was the runner-up in the discus throw, winning second place. She also placed ninth in the shot put. Also representing Zion Lutheran at the state meet were Garret Olson, discus; Braydon Simpson, long jump, 110-meter hurdles and high jump; Rachel Lockenour, shot put; Lauren Canady, long jump and 100-meter; and the 4x100-meter relay team consisting of Lauren Canady, Heather Heidbreder, Lane Prather and Gabbie Cox. The ZLS Eagles are coached by Autum Robison, Jan Sielaff and John Beccue. Picture provided by Zion Lutheran School Principal Steve Schumacher (Click on image for larger version.)
Today's Top Sports Stories Local Sports Photos from the Lutheran Sports Association state track meet Special Olympics Area 10 Spring Games results (PDF) Baseball Cardinals avoid winless homestand, beat Cubs 7-6 Tigers hit 3 HRs in 8-run rally in 6th, top ChiSox After awful year, Dunn starts anew with White Sox Braves rock Cueto with early runs, beat Reds 6-2 Lawrie ejected after wild rage, Rays beat Jays 4-3 Angels fire hitting coach Mickey Hatcher McNamee turned on Clemens over son's illness NL & AL baseball standings and schedule Basketball Doctor: Bulls' Derrick Rose out 8-12 months Spurs' win streak hits 15 in 108-92 Game 1 victory Indiana holds off Miami 78-75 in Game 2 Column: Loss of Bosh turns up heat on Miami Postseason NBA schedule Hockey Kings top Coyotes 4-0 to go up 2-0 in series NHL questions: Can the Rangers go all the way? Postseason NHL schedule Golf Harmon closing in on retiring but still teaches Tennis Bulgaria's Kutrovsky banned 2 years for doping Football ISU's Venson signs with Chicago Bears ISU football Brown tabbed as QB to watch by The Sports Network NFL, union, NCAA supporting youth helmet program Other Sports Trainer gives his Derby-winning colt a day off Recent Sports News Index	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information LCHS Schedules: Varsity Baseball Girls Varsity Softball Girls Track Boys Track Boys Varsity Tennis Girls Varsity Soccer

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