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The annual Republican Lincoln Day Dinner was on Thursday evening at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A crowd of 240 attended the event as statewide hopefuls or their delegates as well as county office candidates were on hand for some last-minute campaigning in Logan County before the Tuesday primary.   Picture by Mike Fak
Mayor hosts economic summit, round 2 Part 5: Where are we, where do we want to go, and how do we get there? Lawndale youth has 'big rig' dreams Olympia High School FFA Alumni auction and dinner Feb. 5 White House to dole out $8 billion in grants for fast trains Chicago-to-St. Louis route to get $1.1 billion Rep. Mitchell: State should sell its fleet of aircraft National recession pressures Illinois communities Illinois political chaos a pain in neck for Obama Economy likely grew faster in 4Q, but fears remain Fundraiser on Saturday for VFW Post 1756: Schedule  |  Contributions and donors Yesterday's Top Stories Mayor hosts economic summit, round 2 Part 4: Developing strategic plans Greg Willis named ALMH Employee of the Year Quinn says union deal will save $200M Massive prison employee layoffs averted National vice commander visits Lincoln American Legion Post 263 Eaton reports 4Q net income of $1.25 per share Full year net income of $2.27 per share (Eaton Corp. news release) Hampton Inn of Lincoln scores outstanding rating Revised Blagojevich indictment expected next week CLOSE UP: Jan. 29th Maple Ridge Care Centre, Zion Lutheran honor roll, YMCA and VFW all in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance World, National News More... Recent Top Stories Index	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO 10 YEARS OF STORIES IN THE LDN ARCHIVES
Click here to read about Little Known Logan County Businesses Forum reports: Forum responses show how Republican candidates for county treasurer differ 3 Republican candidates for circuit clerk respond to 4 questions Candidates: Circuit court clerk Suzann Maxheimer Mary Kelley Rachel Bunner County treasurer Charles "Chuck" Conzo Vicki Dugan County clerk and recorder Sally Litterly Support letters: Business owner supports Dugan Former mayor supports Conzo      LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online Recent Letters to the Editor Submit a letter to the editor online   Recent Perspectives Articles

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Local Mayor hosts economic summit, round 2 Part 5: Where are we, where do we want to go, and how do we get there? Olympia High School FFA Alumni auction and dinner Feb. 5 Lawndale youth has 'big rig' dreams CLOSE UP: Jan. 29th Maple Ridge Care Centre, Zion Lutheran honor roll, YMCA and VFW all 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 Illinois political chaos a pain in neck for Obama National Heavy snow, ice bury southern Plains, cut power Phoenix-area policeman killed at traffic stop Girl's visit with accused abductor violated order Jury to hear closings in slain abortion doc case Lawyer: Phone scheme meant to embarrass senator Officials voice opposition to 9/11 trials in NYC Parole recommended for Manson family member Davis Oh, snow! Ski areas exaggerate weekend snowfalls? Pilot considered the only ace Tuskegee Airman dies Politics & Government Obama pleads for civility, cooperation in politics Obama picked odd time and place to jab high court Obama retools tax credit idea for creating jobs Genealogist: Obama, Mass. Sen.-elect Brown related Senate Dem: Health care bill 'on life support' Administration urged to change terror trial site Senate permits gov't to borrow an additional $1.9T Clinton in Paris for European security speech Fed chief Bernanke wins 2nd term in closest vote International Bin Laden blasts US for climate change Blair offers justification for Iraq war Iranian cleric: More opposition should be executed New China-Tibet talks prompt speculation on shift Hamas: Israel assassinated operative in Dubai Sri Lankan police raid defeated candidate's office 15 Somalis dead as Islamist attacks spark fighting Most hijacked ships ignored safety precautions Gates makes $10 billion vaccines pledge ODD & Extraordinary Argentine president: Eat pork, spice your sex life Ga. man buys car, finds $200K in counterfeit cash Suit: Dentist left drill bit in Fla. woman's head Fla. man charged with posing as twin after DUI Cops: Pair allegedly use jury box to smuggle drugs Safety fears mean barren bleachers at SC games Police: SC man used hostage hoax to rob bank Police: Colo. dad ordered kids to bite officers Video: Man playing with chicken on NYC subway Australia: Man vs. marauding crocodile over shark Driver missing after truck hits train in Wash. Undersheriff finds $1 million during traffic stop Science, Technology & Environment Grape growing, fish protection clash in California NASA to get more money, but must scratch moon plan Calderon: Global climate deal hinges on money UN climate chief plays down scandals Did Leonardo paint himself as 'Mona Lisa'?	Upcoming Civic Events
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Local Something new in your business? Click here to submit your business press release National Microsoft fiscal 2Q earns up 60 pct on PC rebound Amazon 4Q profit climbs 71 pct on strong holidays Holiday toy sales boost Mattel 4Q profit Economy likely grew faster in 4Q, but fears remain Hurt by recalls, Toyota expected to lose US sales International General Motors gets $409M of loans in Thailand Eurozone inflation rises to 1 pct in January Nations in talks on Iceland deposits dispute Energy Oil hovers below $74 as traders eye dollar, stocks Markets Stock futures modestly higher ahead of GDP report European stocks in modest recovery ahead of US GDP Other Recent Business News Index	Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA
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Dolan Dalpoas, president and CEO of Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (on left), chats with Lincoln Mayor Keith Snyder before the economic summit last Saturday. Picture by Nila Smith
Personalities of the Week Jerry and Karen Birdwell ring in a new year of Personalities of the Week Oasis notes  YMCA notes Park district notes  Library notes  School menus Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   CLOSE UP: Jan. 29th Maple Ridge Care Centre, Zion Lutheran honor roll, YMCA and VFW all in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Upcoming Civic Events
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Stephen Rea and Sean McGinley star in the off-Broadway play "Ages of the Moon," written by Sam Sheppard. Picture from Associated Press
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Good ol' boys talk of life, love, a lunar eclipse Comcast, NBC say deal would not hurt competition What's in Salinger's safe? In NH town, Salinger's privacy is important to all Chris Matthews on Obama: 'I forgot he was black' Spike TV looking to get into late-night About 48 million watch Obama's State of the Union Music world celebrates its big event of the year Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised December 31     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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PrairieThunder hockey players came down from Bloomington to help Champion Fitness host a chamber after-hours event. From left: Andrew Martin, Noel Coultice and Mike Liambas. You can find all the information you want about the team, including schedule, at www.prairiethunderhockey.com. Picture by Mike Fak
Today's Top Sports Stories Rondo, 7 first-timers headed to All-Star game Warner to reveal if he's ending stirring career Railer Nation Complete Railer season archives Local College Sports Red Lions men win, women lose Baseball News Edmonds agrees to minor league deal with Brewers MLB players donating up to $1M to Haiti relief Basketball News Wizards hope to 'move forward' after Arenas banned Lewis' layup caps Magic's win over Celtics College Basketball No. 13 Gonzaga rallies past Santa Clara 71-64 Pro Basketball Suns rally to beat Mavericks Golf Allenby best on the toughest course Elsewhere Sports News Elsewhere More.. Recent Sports News Index	2009 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics