2019 Year in review

Twelve stories and albums from 2019

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[January 08, 2020]  May 4, 2019 - On Friday, the city of Lincoln Fire Department honored Chief Mark Miller as he prepares to take his retirement. Miller had tendered his resignation earlier in the year announcing he would retire effective with the new fiscal year for the city.

City bids fond farewell to retiring Fire Chief Mark Miller

City hosts farewell luncheon for retiring fire chief - Album

Retirement luncheon has reunion-like qualities - Album


May 4 , 2019

Saturday, April 27th, was not the best of days for outdoor activities, but those who truly love the outdoors didn't mind.

A number of individuals braved the rains and many got their hands dirty while observing both Earth Day and Arbor Day doing spring chores at Lincoln College's Creekside Environmental Learning Center.

Creekside celebrates Earth Day/Arbor Day with Tulip Poplar grove dedication in memory of Herschel "Herb" Campbell

Solutions for creek erosion among goals at Creekside - Album

An evening stroll at Creekside - slideshow

More to see at Creekside - slideshow


 

May 24, 2019

Thursday morning storms cause considerable damage

Thursday morning storms cause considerable damage

Logan County Sheriff Mark Landers reports on damage from Thursday morning storms

Storm damage from Wyatt to Frorer in Lincoln - Album

Thursday morning storm damage along Fifth Street and at Latham Park - Album

Damage at Old Union Cemetery - Album


July 9, 2019

Monday, July 8, 2019 was the first day of demolition of the old part of Mount Pulaski High School located at 206 South Spring Street in Mount Pulaski. Core Construction of Morton, Illinois is in charge of the project and crews arrived on site with two excavators Monday morning.

Demolition of Mount Pulaski High School begins - Album


July 22, 2019

It’s July and as with any summer in central Illinois, the heat and humidity are soaring, and an occasional thunderstorm rumbles its way across the countryside. What is the last thing you would expect to think about on a sunny summer day?

Well, try to imagine a snowy landscape and the roar of snowmobiles streaking across the empty fields. Yes, snowmobiles! Russell Willis of Hopedale, the small rural community along Interstate 155 on the way to Peoria, has created a unique museum dedicated to his passion for collecting antique snowmobiles.

Snowmobile Museum in beautifully renovated Hopedale building shows century of engineering innovation

Hopedale man shares his passion with the public in new museum - Album

A lost building is reclaimed as part of the Willis Family passion - Album


August 27, 2019

Large crowd takes advantage of the Library Book Sale

Large crowd takes advantage of the Library Book Sale - Album

New Family Fun Day at the Library Book Sale well received by youngsters - Album


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September 10, 2019

The members of Logan County Arts are continuing the tradition of filling in the windows of the Lincoln Art Institute building with creative paintings.

Art enriches Lincoln’s Historic Courthouse Square - Album

Wall art installation day - Album


October 8, 2019

Jim Grimaldi had a story to tell at the Elkhart Historical Society Dinner Lecture on Friday evening. It was about his personal commitment to honor the memory of the paratroopers who jumped into France on D-Day hours before the main landing on the beaches of Normandy.

Young Lincoln lawyer goes to France WWII reenactment to honor his grandfather Jim Moriearty

Grimaldi shares "D-Day" experience - Album


October 23, 2019

The Logan County 4-H Clubs held their annual International Fest on Monday evening. The 4-H Clubs from around the county choose a country to research and then present a program covering many of the aspects of the country that make them different from all others. Four clubs were involved this year, Chester with a report on Costa Rica, Cloverdale represented Nepal, Hollanders spoke about Haiti, and Pioneers took everyone to England.

International Fest shows how Logan County 4-H is not just about farm

Local 4-H clubs explore international cultures and flavors - Album


October 31, 2019

At the Earl and Ladonna Gass home at 600 North Street in Emden is a spook-tacular sight to see.  The family has gone all out for Halloween with decorations including ghosts, a gigantic spider, a scarecrow, the Headless Horsemen, the grim reaper, several Jack-o-Lanterns, skeletons, a black cat, a yard full of gravestones and cat’s eyes “peering” out from the front window make it appear that the house is watching you.
 

Emden home decked out for the season of spooky - Album

 


November 1, 2019

On a chilly snowy Halloween, it was warm and cozy inside at Friendship Manor in Lincoln. The Manor hosted its annual Halloween luncheon complete with live entertainment and a costume contest for residents.

Friendship Manor celebrates Halloween with luncheon and costume contest - Album


November 11, 2019

On Friday morning, students at West Lincoln-Broadwell school participated in a pre-Veteran’s Day assembly. As their special guests for the day, local veterans were invited to attend and be honored by the school for their service to our country.

West Lincoln-Broadwell students show love and appreciation for local veterans

West Lincoln-Broadwell hosts special pre-Veteran's Day assembly - Album

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