Wednesday, June 24

• Washington-Monroe School benefits from one-cent sales tax - slideshow

• Over $8 Million to be returned to Corn Belt Energy Members this summer

• Mount Pulaski to be featured in “Our Town” Coverage July 6 through 9
  Community celebration to be held July 10

• New Holland-Middletown staff devote afternoon to serve others

• Book Look: Super summer reads for middle grades
  Reviews by Melissa Oxborrow

• U of I College of Aces
  Commodity market volatility more perception than reality

• Abner Mikva to speak at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
  Recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom discusses his career and the Mikva Challenge on July 14

Tuesday, June 23

• Integrity Data Acquires Sypnio Software, Ramps Up ACA Muscle

• Chamber Ambassadors welcome Furniture Gallery to Lincoln - slideshow

• Byrge and Curry awarded scholarships from American Legion

• Lincoln Community High School Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls

• Lincoln Community High School Second Semester Honor Rolls

• June 2015 Illinois FSA Newsletter

• “When thunder roars, go indoors” is focus of Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 21-27
  NWS, emergency management officials seek to save lives, prevent injuries

Monday, June 22

• 2015 Relay for Life

  • Opening ceremony and Team Lap kick-off the event - slideshow\

  • Special laps at the start of the day - slideshow

  • Trash Band, and Good News perform - slideshow

  • Praise Hand Made and Lesleigh Bennett perform - slideshow

  • Relay for Life 'Survivors Dinner' a meaningful time

    • Survivor Dinner - slideshow

  • Honorary chairs Kathleen Brumbaugh and Carolyn Motley share what Relay for Life and support mean

    • Survivor Lap - slideshow

  • The Caregiver Lap - slideshow

  • Live auction brings in dollars for this year’s fundraising effort - slideshow

  • The reading of the Luminaria - slideshow

  • Keeping the track warm - slideshow

  • Other activities fill the day - slideshow

• Biggs places second in National weather forecasting competition

• Glascock named June ALMH Employee of the Month

Saturday, June 20

• New Aquatic Center opens today - slideshow
  Sneak peek Thursday night shows much to look forward to

• Community prayer vigil to be held Sunday at Allen Chapel

• Community Action seeks volunteers

• Graduate list from MacMurray and Monmouth Colleges

• Lincoln heart attack survivor: "I feel better than ever"

• Wet Soil Conditions in Illinois

• Behind the scenes as a president steps aside
  Lincoln Presidential Library presents author of new book on presidential transitions June 23

• New walking tour explores Lincoln romance
  Lincoln Presidential Library launches tour of sites from the Lincolns’ courtship and marriage

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  “You don’t know what lonesome is, ‘til you start herdin’ co-o-o-o-o-o-ows!”

Friday, June 19

• Logan County Board approves appointments to Rural Fire, Cemetery, and Housing Boards

• Tourism Bureau reviews memorandum of understanding for the Tropics sign

• ALMH Foundation Gifts Certified Course to Public
  Ceremony and ribbon cut to be held July 8th

• Excitement of Hanson Family Unicycle and Jugglers launches Lincoln's summer reading program

  • The Hanson Family Unicycle and Jugglers - slideshow

• Notice of Special Finance Meeting for the Logan County Board

• First Posted Thursday
  Mother/daughter duo book signing Saturday
  Kids activities at Prairie Years

• City of Mount Pulaski announces water rate increases effective with July billing

• Community prayer vigil to be held Sunday at Allen Chapel

• Red Cross urges blood donations to maintain summer blood supply

• Midwest Central to Launch IPhone Android App

• Prevent Plant and Failed Acreage Reporting

• May Jobs in Illinois increase +9,200; job growth still lagging behind other states
  Illinois Unemployment Rate remains at 6 percent

Thursday, June 18

• C-EL ends year in good financial shape

• Lincoln Historic Preservation seeks to become more visible

• Hit the Road! – How Far Can You Go?!
  Atlanta adds a new Rt. 66 attraction

• "Hope Grows" in Lincoln Community Gardens - Album

• Mid-day post
  Mother/daughter duo book signing Saturday
  Kids activities at Prairie Years

• Logan County Board Minutes

  • February Road and Bridge Meeting

  • February Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency

  • February Workshop Meeting

  • February Regular Meeting

• Troy Rawlings awarded $1,500 America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders scholarship

• Bruce Otto honored at Cetera Financial Specialists’ Connect Conference

• Column
  Soldier Beetles, Fall Webworms, and To Do List
  By John Fulton

Wednesday, June 17

• City Briefs: Aldermen hear from Lincoln Park District, approves appointments, and a new Mayor Pro-tem

• Tourism Bureau considers funding requests from Middletown Fire Department and The Mill on Route 66

  • Middletown Fire Protection District celebrating 60th Anniversary

• LCHS BOE welcomes Awe back, looks at budget and potential state actions, higher state EAV lowers district’s property tax rate

• Honorary chairs Kathleen Brumbaugh and Carolyn Motley share what Relay for Life and support mean

• Logan County Board Minutes

  • February Finance Meeting

  • February Insurance and Legislative Meeting

  • February Ambulance, Coroner, EMA, and Sheriff Meetings

  • February Planning & Zoning Meeting

• IEMA, IDOT, IDNR urge residents to stay safe around flood waters
  More heavy rain expected this week raises flood concerns