Friday, February 9

• The economics of thrift
  Thrift and resale stores boost the economy and benefit the community

• LDN provides quick link to local obituaries

• Mount Pulaski Courthouse to celebrate Lincoln's birthday this Saturday

• Lincoln College expands Accelerated Bridge to Education program to Lincoln Campus
  Open House Feb. 22 will introduce ABE program to local residents

• Lincoln Area Music Society invites all musicians to participate in spring concerts

• Statewide Task Force Outlines Plan to Expand Educational and Training Opportunities for Adult Learners

Thursday, February 8

• Opioid Task Force reviews measures to curb drug abuse: D.A.R.E. expansion, drug disposal and assistance finding recovery facilities

• Railsplitter covered wagon

  • How the wagon got its wheel - slideshow

• Thirty-one area students receive honors at Lincoln College
  List includes 13 with perfect 4.0 averages

• Dr. Dennis Campbell to speak at Elkhart Dinner Program
  Reservations required by Feb 16th

• State Fire Marshal asks residents to practice fire safety
  Illinois experienced a high number of fire fatalities in January

• Unsung Heroes – a new Exhibition Opening March 3 at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield

Wednesday, February 7

• Mount Pulaski students and families have a blast hosting the Costa Rican students

  • Part 1: The Ticos return to town

  • Part 2: Exchange experience more than just language

• Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital receives accreditation from College of American Pathologists

• Lincoln Elementary District #27 conducting kindergarten survey

• Logan County Extension office to offer Soil and Water Management Seminar

• IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes
  February 7 is 206th anniversary of major quake in New Madrid Seismic Zone

Tuesday, February 6

• Local authorities, schools, and public organizations adopt the "iloveuguys" standard response protocol

• Monday night crash on I-55 sends one to the hospital

• St. Clara’s celebrates life experience at Centenarian Luncheon

• St. Clara's celebrates its Centenarians - slideshow

• Another stellar year for the Zion Lutheran Pancake and Sausage day

• Day delivers a great opportunity for family and friends to unite - slideshow

• Good food, great silent auction items, and excellent volunteers make the day a success - slideshow

• Logan County 4-H Foundation 20th annual Spaghetti Dinner this Sunday

• Logan County Democrats to meet February 10th

• Lincoln Writer's Club will meet February 13th