Friday, October 16

• ALERT
  National Weather Service and Lincoln Fire Department issue NO BURN warning

• Fifth Street Road project encounters a new challenge

• Lincoln aldermen discuss changes to snow and ice removal plan for upcoming winter

• Volley for the Cure raises a record amount for beloved school secretary

• Lady Toppers Volley for the Cure - Slideshow

• Kate Farnam takes a ride in a fire truck

• No Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2016

• Lincoln Area YMCA
  Plenty to do this fall at the "Y"

• Millikin University recognized as a Phi Kappa Phi Chapter of Merit

• Be Alert for Deer on Illinois Roads
  More than 15,000 motor vehicle crashes with deer statewide in 2014

Thursday, October 15

• Logan County continues to sort best option for Public Transportation continuation

• City of Lincoln announces fall leaf collection plan and extended hours for landscape waste facility

• Logan County Board taking applications for event funding

• West Lincoln-Broadwell Fall Festival - Slideshow

• Local Cub Scouts Plant the Town Red - Slideshow

• Mount Pulaski hosts Volley for the Cure tonight

• Lincoln College’s McKinstry Library hosts author Troy Taylor tonight at 7 p.m.
  Local historian and ghost hunter shares his “Weird Illinois Road Trip”

• John Sutton to address Historical Society on art of Woodcarving

• From the Lincoln Public Library
  Book Look: New Read-Aloud Favorites
  Reviews by Melissa Oxborrow

• Column
  Loose Bark and Tree Trunk Damage
  By John Fulton

Wednesday, October 14

• Logan County entertains levy to pay murder trial bond, reviews property assessment processes

• City of Lincoln poised to issue tickets for fire lane abuse

• Thomas seeks fourth term as Logan County Coroner in 2016

• Logan County Board of Realtors third quarter home sales

• Kiwanis hold Installation of Officers banquet

• Master Naturalist to lead nature walks in Kickapoo Park

• High School Superintendent Robert Bagby holds "Coffee with the Superintendent" Wednesday October 21

• Culver's Night fundraiser will benefit local classrooms

Tuesday, October 13

• Humane Society of Logan County 2015 Blessings of the Animals - Slideshow

• Harvest of Talents to offer wide variety of offerings for foodies and shoppers

• Heartland Community College Lincoln campus offers fall and holiday themed classes

• The right time for fall fertilizer
  For Anhydrous Ammonia – Not Yet! Follow the 4Rs to Reduce Nutrient Losses

• Honor Flight to fly again October 27th

Monday, October 12

• Logan County to up its support of veterans

• "Moving Forward" run/walk race encourages active lifestyle

  • Moving Forward 5K - Slideshow

• A perfect fall day at the Elkhart Country Fair

  • Elkhart Country Fair - Slideshow

  • Car Show and Doggie Costume Parade - Slideshow

  • A Visit to the Chapel - Slideshow

• Railcar project nearly complete at the Lincoln Depot - Album

• New business celebrates grand opening with an open house this weekend

Saturday, October 10

• Lincoln Grand 8 Theater; something new every day - Album

• Newly painted water tower in Mount Pulaski has residents seeing red - literally - Album

• Chicago to St. Louis Amtrak suspended beginning October 17 through October 31

• “Healthy Habits for a Healthier You” Lunch and Learn program offered at the Oasis October 28th

• Twelfth annual Service of Remembrance at Lincoln Christian Church

• Armington Park District Fundraiser to be held November 7th

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  "Mmmurh fur a thog key both iams"

• Autumn Celebration at Sugar Grove Nature Center

• Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC) names Julie Armstrong as Executive Director
  Armstrong brings more than 15 years of agricultural business experience to Illinois NREC

Friday, October 9

• Railcar project at the Lincoln Depot

  • Pullman car leaves town via downtown - Slideshow

  • Railcar leaves town on the wrong side of the road - Slideshow

• City Community Night highlighted by pavilion dedication in Ray White Park

  • Community Night at Ray White Park includes dedication of a new pavilion - Slideshow

• Electronics Recycling at Habitat for Humanity this Saturday

• Calling all musicians for the LAMS Christmas Concerts

• Logan County 4-H alumni “Fall Fling” event to be held

• Treasurer Michael Frerichs Lowers Fees for Popular College Savings Program
  New Contract Eliminates Set-Up and Maintenance Fees - Total Savings Nears $3.6 Million

• Board’s new rules will reduce risk of tire fires and disease-carrying Mosquitos