Thanks to the generosity of St. Clara's Manor and the volunteer spirit of Habitat for Humanity of Logan County, another dream of homeownership has begun. Yesterday Mike Eads handed the keys to a house at 503 N. Adams over to the Habitat members.

Pictured left to right: Larry Martincic, George Dahmm, Tonita Reifsteck, Mike Eads of St. Clara's Manor, Steve Allen and Mike Kubat. More information in today's Top Stories.

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Cooler temps help roofers. With milder weather, roofing crews can work throughout the day replacing roofs. This crew at the station at Fifth Street and Washington enjoys a mild breeze while tearing off a roof.

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This undated handout photo provided by the Library of Congress shows William S. Merwin. On Thursday, the Library of Congress will announce Merwin as the 17th U.S. poet laureate.

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Chicago Cubs' shortstop Starlin Castro throws out Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryan Doumit in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday in Chicago. The Cubs lost for the ninth time in 12 games against the last-place Pirates.

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