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Cullers fries are a staple at the Logan County Fair. But this past winter Forest Cullers passed away. His stands carry a tribute to the king of french fries, who made many a fair patron happy with his fried spuds. Picture by Mike Fak  (Click on picture for larger image.)
See the fair in its entirety: the stories, the pictures and the results in the 2010 Logan County Fair Special Section.  Click here...
Regional planning commission looks at possible restructuring Director's position eliminated Beat the heat... Check the back seat Today's fair albums: Junior Horse and Pony Show Dairy and Culinary winners 4-H, Dept. H and Dept. B Dairy Show Album 1 4-H, Dept. H and Dept. B Dairy Show Album 2 4-H, Dept. H and Dept. B Dairy Show Album 3 The Chicken Scramble The Goat Scramble Logan County 4-H show results: (Tuesday shows) Goats Horses Poultry Rabbits Cats Potential racketeering conviction could bankrupt Blagojevich Quinn outlines planned agency cuts; lawmakers react This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Bethany Rea 2010 fair queen; Danielle Phillips Little Miss Logan County Today's fair albums: The 2010 Fair Queen Pageant 4-H Cat Show 4-H Rabbit Show 4-H Poultry Show 4-H Goat Show 4-H show results: Visual arts Home beautification Vegetables Crops Miscellaneous Dogs Together for Lincoln application deadline Aug. 15 Community Action names Leticia Cook Employee of the Quarter Back-to-school sales tax holiday starts Friday Gov, AG halt predatory debt settlers July -- warmer and wetter than normal for Illinois Illinois food stamp cases continue to rise to new record This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Aug. 5 Talent show, Jared Coers, Conservation Reserve Program, girls' softball and Together for Lincoln in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	This week's recipe theme is "Healthy Choices." Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by      Mae Ka Pae, a 22-year-old female elephant, stands while resting her wounded leg at an elephant hospital in Lampang province, northern Thailand, on Thursday. She stepped on a land mine on July 29 while pulling logs in the jungle near the Thai-Myanmar border. AP photo by Wichai Taprieu
Local Regional planning commission looks at possible restructuring Director's position eliminated Beat the heat... Check the back seat Today's fair albums: Junior Horse and Pony Show Dairy and Culinary winners 4-H, Dept. H and Dept. B Dairy Show Album 1 4-H, Dept. H and Dept. B Dairy Show Album 2 4-H, Dept. H and Dept. B Dairy Show Album 3 The Chicken Scramble The Goat Scramble Logan County 4-H show results: (Tuesday shows) Goats Horses Poultry Rabbits Cats CLOSE UP:  Aug. 5 Talent show, Jared Coers, Conservation Reserve Program, girls' softball and Together for Lincoln in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State United flight evacuated after landing gear problem Chicago man accused of plotting to aid al-Qaida Charges dropped against Ill. man in girls' deaths National BP to pump cement into blown-out Gulf oil well Rep: Enbridge Inc. violated oil spill rules 911 call on Conn. shooting shows racial disparity Bodyguard to testify in drug conspiracy trial Appeal of ruling could delay gay weddings in CA Group sues to stop mosque near NYC's ground zero NM gov meets with lawman Pat Garrett's descendants Poll: Language a barrier for Latinos in schools On Facebook, wife learns of husband's 2nd wedding Source: Google, Verizon near net neutrality plan Politics & Government Obama caps victory tour of Big Three automakers Obama restores rank of disgraced Vietnam general Senate to confirm Kagan as court's 4th-ever woman Angle: Democrats want to 'make government our God' Former agent alerted authorities in WikiLeaks case Jobs bill to stop teacher layoffs nears approval Congresswoman's loss signals end to family's reign Missouri vote puts health care back in crosshairs Weather The nation's weather International Pakistan starts flood evacuations in south Russian fires toll hits 50, animal home in danger Suicide bomber kills 7 Afghan police in north SKorea launches drills despite NKorean threats Officials: Zimbabwe plane report only a drill AP exclusive: Iran defiant in nuclear documents Chinese missile could shift Pacific power balance US decision to attend Hiroshima memorial hailed Polish court orders alleged Israeli spy extradited New constitution for Kenya as 'No' team concedes Vets treat elephant land mine victim in Thailand Model tells court: Not clear gift was diamonds ODD & Extraordinary Woman told robber computer had tracking device Pa. woman's stripper job leads to fraud charges NY prosecutors not sure which twin to charge 2 women charged in kindergarten graduation brawl Ark. gov race all shook up: Elvis Presley running Wash. teen finds $650 under couch cushions Parasailing donkey to fly no more, enjoy good life Science, Technology and the Environment Looking for the oil? NOAA says it's mostly gone	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10674.98   -5.45            S&P500       $1125.81   -1.43            NASDAQ     $2293.06   -10.51   Local Business Spotlight National Source: Google, Verizon near net neutrality plan Time Warner Cable 2Q net income rises Viacom profit jumps on cost-cutting, cable revenue Cigna 2Q profit falls 32 percent Unilever warns of tough time ahead Beazer Homes posts loss for Q3 International Bank of England keeps base rate at 0.5 pct Energy Oil hovers above $82 in Asia as rally pauses Markets Stock futures edge higher ahead of jobs reports European stocks up as Greece cleared for loans Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.799 Bloomington $2.729 - $2.809 Springfield $2.719 - $2.839                        Fall lawn care By John Fulton  Logan County FSA newsletter Grains futures, livestock prices rise Agriculture News Elsewhere Weather Market Commentary Chicago Public Schools announcement gives Illinois growers a boost Western Illinois Hosts Organic Research Day in Augusta More... Recent Rural Review News Index              CLASSIFIED ADS Place an ad online     Classified Rates & Info     HAPPY ADS! Announcements Auctions Autos/Vehicles Employment Free Legal Notices Lost & Found Misc. for Sale Pets/Animals Real Estate Rentals Services Wanted

The dog days of summer are upon us, but the cats don't like them any more than we do. Here the Chicago Street Rentals kitten decides the only place to stretch out is on the sidewalk not yet heated by the sun. When it gets hotter, she takes a nap in the washtub in the shop. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
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This image shows Salvador Dali's oil painting "Santiago el Grande," which is part of the exhibit "Salvador Dali: The Late Work," opening Saturday at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Ga. The exhibit focuses on the period from 1940 to 1983. AP photo/Artists Rights Society via High Museum of Art
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Hong Kong director tries to crack Chinese market NY library to honor Steve Martin for gift of ideas New Dali exhibition exclusively at Atlanta museum Aziz Ansari, Louis CK top NYC comedy fest lineup Broadway takes on a new Alice with 'Wonderland' 'Smart Angel' Kate Jackson writing memoir Munster match: '60s TV star falls for patient fan Michaele Salahi to auction off infamous red sari Reality TV convention planned for next year '30 Rock' actor speaks up for organ donation Kyra Sedgwick, Bryan Cranston celebrate Emmy nods PBS chief defends airing of George Shultz film Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised Aug 5     Grab Your Fork This week's recipe theme is "Healthy Choices." Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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The Lincoln American Legion had its baseball banquet on Wednesday. The following awards were acknowledged and presented: 2010 Junior Team John West MVP Award to Cody Bolen 2010 Senior Team C. Wayne Schrader Award to Cory Yeazle (for the Senior Legion player who best represents the American Legion baseball principles) 2010 Senior Team John West MVP co-recipients: Jason O'Brien and Cory Yeazle All Legion players were acknowledged and honored for their participation this year. Pictured are senior assistant coach Colan Eigenbrod, senior co-MVP Jason O'Brien, senior co-MVP Cory Yeazle and senior assistant coach Dustin Eimer. Picture supplied by Jon Garlits
Today's Top Sports Stories Nolan Ryan group wins auction for Rangers Alex Rodriguez hits homer No. 600 in Yankees win MLB.com baseball standings Pro Football So far, nothing but praise between Cutler, Martz Agent, coach: Favre will play if ankle is healthy NFL's Goodell wants blood testing for HGH No test for Redskins' Haynesworth, 3rd day in row 'You see that report?': Goodell, Madden tour camps Baseball Jackson wins White Sox debut, beats Tigers Carpenter and Pujols slow down Astros Cubs beat Brewers 15-3 to snap skid Recent Sports News Index

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