The year in Photos
The first three months of the year; favorites from Jeff Wyles

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[January 03, 2023] 

"While looking through photos to find my favorite I think I latched on to the idea of the rich history, hardships overcome, and warm heart within the community. I like the idea of finding the beauty of a flock of birds, or the bright red head of a woodpecker, while it also exists as a warning for what is to come. For example, snow covered roads and brutal cold.

"This rich history of this community is also to be celebrated. Places like The Mill, The Courthouse, IGA...those are pillars here. These aren't just places but the backbone of a community and the backdrop for generations of folks who have come and gone and will continue to do so.

"The trio of girls from Olympia, Jennifer and Briana were in my class. Robin was a crush, a girlfriend and then a close friend well after we both graduated. I remember watching all of them perform in high school.

"My favorite is the dog with the stick. Even in brutal cold and snow that dog is having the time of its life. I'm sure there's something that can be said about making the best of a bad situation."
 




January 21, 2022

On a frigid sunny morning at Christian Village, more than a dozen little birds sought to warm themselves in the sun, roosting on a dormant shrub in front of the congregate building.
 


The sun warmed their bodies from the outside, and a well-filled feeder nearby offered plenty of food to warm them from the inside.

Photos Nila Smith
 


January 22, 2022

The white plastic wrap is going up around the dome of the Logan County Courthouse. The wrap will protect workers and the dome from the elements as the courthouse restoration project continues through the winter months.

Photo by Nila Smith
 


January 27, 2022

The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway has awarded the Logan County Tourism Bureau $1,000 for the future construction of a pavilion on the large lot behind the Mill on Route 66 Museum.

The LCTB plans to build the pavilion to provide a permanent shelter for hosting events on the back lawn.

With the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 coming in 2026, the LCTB has been working on strategic planning to draw further attention to the Route 66 attractions within the county and increase tourist traffic throughout the next four years.

Ownership of the Mill was transferred to the LCTB in early 2020. The LCTB, with financial assistance from the city of Lincoln, has completed a refresh of the exterior of the building and added climate control to the interior. The pavilion is the next step to making the Mill location a popular location for tourists and the community.

Photo from LDN archives
 




February 1, 2022

If you pay attention to the wildlife, it will tell you when the weather is about to change. On a mild sunny day, these two woodpeckers spent much of their time feeding. This will give them stored fat and energy so they won't need to get out as much when the heavy snows are falling on Wednesday and Thursday. It might be a good lesson for all of us. Plan ahead and stock up!

Photo by Nila Smith
 

 




February 5, 2022

On Friday morning, the winds died down and the sun came up, creating a lovely serenity on the prairies of Logan County. Thanks to Melissa Smith for sharing this photo.

In stark contrast, this photo taken by Marcus Hoock shows just how nasty the weather of the last few days has been and the problems it caused for area motorists.

Thanks so much to all the readers who have sent photos of the snow in their area. Lincoln Daily News will have a collection of those photos in today's edition, with more to come on Monday and Tuesday.

Photos by Melissa Smith & Marcus Hoock
 


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February 8, 2022

Today, Lincoln Daily News wraps up with the final reader submission photos from Winter Storm 2022.

We received 159 photos in total from our readers and truly appreciated each and every one.

From this final selection, today’s top picture on our community page is submitted by Anne Marie Gia. It features her German Shepherd and upon seeing the pic, our first thought was, “Speak softly and carry a big stick!”

Photo by Anne Marie Gia
 


 



February 23, 2022

Lincoln Elementary School District #27 and the Lincoln Police Department coordinated a surprise card parade for long-time crossing guard Carolyn Gober.

Rain or shine, or more recently snow, Carolyn works to keep our children safe before and after school.

The Lincoln Police Department assisted the Central Elementary students Tuesday morning as they showed their appreciation for Carolyn's dedication to the children of Lincoln.

Photos and Text provided by Superintendent Kent Froebe
 




March 1, 2022

Olympia High School acknowledged its 2022 High School Hall of Fame inductees at an Olympia boys basketball game in February.

Among the inductees was the 1998 Contest Play cast. The cast, Jennifer Toliver, Briana Nannen and Robin Morrow, presenting their play "Eleemosynary," won the IHSA Sectional Championship. They placed fifth out of 60 schools in the state competition.

Other's recognized during the event included the 2009 Boys Basketball Team that set and holds several school records, Class of 1983 graduate Bryan Hoffman, Class of 2009 graduate Matt Frahm, and Cross Country coach Mike Neisler, who retired in 2021 after 32 years at Olympia High School.

Photo provided by Michelle Olson

 


 




March 11, 2022

Illinois Senator Sally Turner is supporting a state bill to cap the motor fuel tax on gasoline at $0.18 per gallon. The tax rate is charged by the gallon, not according to price and is currently $0.392. Turner says that capping the tax will save Illinois motorists approximately $1 billion over 12 months.

The gas prices in Lincoln are taking a steep climb. On Monday the price of gasoline was $4.19 per gallon. On Thursday evening, the price at the same station had risen $0.30 to $4.49 per gallon.

Photo by Nila Smith
 




March 17, 2022

Wednesday morning, Lincoln IGA staff and community members gathered around Charlie Lee and Corey Sutton for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the official reopening of the popular downtown grocery store.

The store reopened on Monday, March 7th, after several months invested in interior repairs after an arson fire in June of 2021.

Photo by Nila Smith
 




March 28, 2022

E. G. Keith, the 11-year-old daughter of Ryan and Jennifer Keith of Lincoln, has published her first novel, "Havoc." On Saturday afternoon, she fielded questions about her book from a packed house at the Lincoln Woman's Club.

Photo by Nila Smith

[Jeff Wyles]

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