There was tight security at the Logan County Courthouse yesterday as Christopher J. Harris was charged with five counts of first-degree murder. No cameras, cell phones or recorders were allowed in the building during the court proceedings. Harris will have his next court appearance on Tuesday at 3 p.m.

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The harvesters are finally able to be in the field this week bringing in the corn and bean crop.  It's a good time for a reminder about farm safety!  Click here for this year's crop of farm safety tips, and take our quiz "CAN YOU NAME THAT ELEVATOR" (pages 8 & 9)  Work hard, do good work, & above all, be safe.
 

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