Saturday, August 12

• Public hearing attendance shows strong interest in Lincoln trash and recycling
  Part two: Public comments bring to light the issue of exclusivity versus mandate

• Logan County State's Attorney prosecutes first ever Drug Induced Homicide case
  Dustin Miller found guilty in jury trial

• Sugar Creek Bridge on Nicholson Road re-opens

• Lincoln McDonald’s® celebrates Grand Re-Opening
  Grand Re-Opening Celebration takes place August 21

• Treu Body Works prepares to rebuild after fire - Album

• Happy 40th Anniversary NOAA Weather Radio in Central Illinois

• Illinois American Water announces 2017 Firefighter Grant Program
  Program offered to fire departments in communities served by Illinois American Water

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  Farewell Desdemona. Rest in peace.

• Enjoy an Attractive and Convenient Composting Station
  By Melinda Myers

Friday, August 11

• Public hearing attendance shows strong interest in Lincoln trash and recycling
  Part one: Johnson reviews recycling history and waste haulers bids

• Eminence Church Back to School Fun Fair gets kids ready

• Area children enjoy Back to School Fair at Atlanta Park - slideshow

• Golf Outing Raises More Than $20,000 For Scholarships
  Lincoln College Annual Golf Outing for Scholarship Raises Funds for Athletic Scholarships

• Voter Registration Notice

• Happy 40th Anniversary NOAA Weather Radio in Central Illinois

• Grand opening on August 12th for Ryburn Place on Route 66 in Normal
  Formerly Sprague's Super Service

• Illinois Department on Aging hosts Senior Day at Illinois State Fair Monday
  Grandparent/Grandchild Contest to be held August 17th

Thursday, August 10

• Logan County the 'purplest county' in the nation

• Logan County's First Purple Heart Celebration and Remembrance - slideshow

• Atlanta youth baseball player Alex Kindred competing in All American Baseball

• Logan County Board Finance Committee Notice of Special Meeting

• Illinois American Water’s Lincoln District celebrates nine years of excellence in safety

• Millikin kicks off academic year with First Week August 15 – 20, Move-In Day August 15

• Illinois Department of Labor inspects all rides at State Fair

• Illinois EPA Files Community Water Supply Rules with Pollution Control Board
  New Rules Streamline Community Water Supply Requirements

• IDNR Announces 2017-18 Waterfowl Hunting Season Dates

• July Conditions in Illinois Ranged from Floods to Drought

Wednesday, August 9

• “Color Me Blue” art exhibit opens Thursday at the Lincoln Art Institute

• City cuts ribbon on new Municipal Services Building - Album

• Children's cat story, cats for rescue, and cat show make ALMH Market purr-fect Saturday morning

• The 81st Logan County Fair

  • Textile awards presented to top winners at the Logan County Fair on Sunday afternoon

  • Young Cloverbuds experience judging event at the fair - Album

  • Logan County 4-H Foundation presents scholarships on 4-H Night at the fair

  • A Walk about at the fair

    • Agricultural Exhibits - Textile judging - slideshow

    • Photography exhibits - slideshow

    • Antique Tractor Club and more - slideshow

Tuesday, August 8

• Lincoln City Administrator Clay Johnson announces resignation

• Ownership changes at Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

• Logan Mason Public Transportation announces new "Flex Route" schedule

• The 81st Logan County Fair

  • Cake Classic warms a cool damp day and tempts the taste buds

  • Cake Classic Auction brings in cash for 4-H programs

    • From batter to baked - slideshow

    • From out of the oven to the judge - slideshow

    • From Judging to auction - slideshow

  • Demo Derby marks close of the 81st Logan County Fair

    • Bone Stock Compact - slideshow

    • Modified Compact - slideshow

    • Super Street - slideshow

    • Bone Stock Full Size - slideshow

    • Semi Stock Full Size - slideshow

  • 4-H Auction - slideshow

  • A Walk about at the fair

    • Fine Arts Exhibits - slideshow