Saturday, September 8

• Kickapoo Creek Park: The big 'Hollow Tree' gets life saving trim

• Big hollow tree gets big ole' haircut! - slideshow

• Lincolnite to compete in Senior Olympics

• Lincoln Police and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital host drug take back day September 29th
  Lunch courtesy of D.A.R.E. from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Win a $100 Wal-Mart gift card

• Lincoln College sees surge in local students
  Commuter students up nearly 50 percent

• First Phlebotomy Technician class at Heartland’s Lincoln Center sees success

• Governor declares 2018 harvest emergency
  Declaration enables crop haulers to seek free IDOT permits to exceed legal maximum gross vehicle and gross axle weight limits

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  I think it's time to feed the dog, Boss

• Create a Healthy Foundation for Fall Plantings
  By Melinda Myers

Friday, September 7

• Lincoln Police seek suspect in home invasion attempt and criminal damage to property

• Chris Coyne State Farm celebrates new office location with a ribbon cut

• Logan County Arts September show to feature prints by 20th century photographer H.C. Tibbitts
  A study in Americana recorded in the early 1900’s on glass negatives

• Copper Creek and Logan VAC join together for 9/11 observance ceremony and flagpole dedication

• Logan County 4-H Alumni to host chalk couture fundraiser
  Pre-registration required by September 19th

• Another Social Security scam circulating in central Illinois

• Helping children learn about Lincoln
  Winnick Field Trip Initiative helps schools pay for visiting Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
  Application deadline set for October 15th

• Rauner proclaims September Preparedness Month in Illinois
  Cites importance of simple planning, lifesaving skills to ready for unexpected

Thursday, September 6

• Jules Flower Shop celebrates one-year anniversary with a ribbon cut and open house

• BBQ rage from the west 'Ranchers Tri-tip Sandwich' makes debut at Atlanta Fall Festival

• Illinois 4-H Foundation inducts 2018 Hall of Fame class
  Inductees include John and Annie Coers of New Holland

• Community invited to 50th anniversary celebration at Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln this Sunday

• Attention Teens: Want help with your homecoming cosmetics?
  Visit the Lincoln Public Library for expert advice on September 10th

• Illinois Department Of Public Health Launches Targeted Vaccination Effort To Help Prevent Outbreaks
  Hepatitis A outbreaks reported in neighboring states

• USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs

Wednesday, September 5

• Illinois American Water’s Lincoln District to Flush Water Mains and Fire Hydrants
  Flushing will occur Sept. 4 – Sept. 25, 2018

• Summer tractor drive offers a preview of New Holland Memorial Tractor Show this weekend

• Summer tractor drive offers a preview of New Holland Memorial Tractor Show this weekend - slideshow

• 2018 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award Winners at Illinois State Fair

• Lincoln Writers Club September Meeting

• Heaven Bound to perform at final summer concert in San Jose September 23rd

• Illinois was warmer and wetter than normal in August and in the summer

• Disney tops list of Illinois entertainers
  Leaders in Top 200 project come from animation, comedy, music, sports and TV