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One of the first signs of spring happens in our schoolyards. Yesterday Central School students took to the swings to shake off some of their winter energy. Forecasts show seasonable weather and temps for the first few weeks of March. Picture by Mike Fak
It's official. Sen. Bill Brady has been declared the Republican nominee for governor by the State Board of Elections. The official canvass by the board showed Brady with a 193-vote plurality over Sen. Kirk Dillard. Bender named new GOP chair Final GOP gubernatorial results could mean recount Cold February wraps up a cold winter National Groundwater Awareness Week March 7-13 Yesterday's Top Stories LCHS board to vote on 'hybrid' grading scale Cornland Banking Center celebrates 90th anniversary Extension schedules training for day care providers Lincoln FFA and LCHS ag classes get greenhouse ready for another season Logan County tentative multiplier announced Computerized system prevents hospital errors What the 2000 census showed about our county Part 3 of a series Congress approves unemployment benefits extension CLOSE UP:  March 5 Mount Pulaski American Legion, NH-M Cub Scout pack, Andrew Kuhlman, Cody Davison, Ashley Southerlan, Carroll Catholic and park district 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 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
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Pentagon Police Chief Richard Keevill speaks with reporters about a shooting at the Pentagon in Washington on Thursday. A gunman coolly drew a weapon from his pocket and opened fire at the teeming subway entrance to the Pentagon complex, wounding two police officers before being shot and critically wounded, officials said. AP photo by Cliff Owen News...    sponsored by
Local Bender named new GOP chair Cold February wraps up a cold winter National Groundwater Awareness Week March 7-13 CLOSE UP:  March 5 Mount Pulaski American Legion, NH-M Cub Scout pack, Andrew Kuhlman, Cody Davison, Ashley Southerlan, Carroll Catholic and park district 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 2 men charged with murder after Ill. fire kills 7 National Gunman killed after shooting 2 Pentagon police Shooting suspect may have had 9/11 conspiracy Predator laws questioned after SoCal teen's death Homicide claim could hinder Mo. incest, rape cases Police: Calif. mother dumped newborn in trash Kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard shares home videos Malvo sends letter of apology to Louisiana victim Angry students protest cuts to schools, colleges Smart spending: Tips for donating effectively Park Service predicts DC cherry blossom bloom Politics & Government FACT CHECK: Obama approach at odds with past views WH considering military trials for 9/11 suspects Scott Brown campaigns for McCain in Arizona Abortion coverage dispute divides House Democrats Navy vessels stage drag-race, probe shows New York politics rocked by upheavals Black leaders' support may buy time for Paterson The Nation's Weather The nation's weather International Chile says rebuilding after quake could take years Turkey warns US over Armenian genocide vote Clashes at Greek protest against austerity Iraqis abroad begin voting in homeland's election UK's Brown faces questions over Iraq war Waste watchers? UK group fears trash bin spies 'Inside job' suggested in British boy's abduction Somali official: UK couple to be released soon Clashes erupt at sacred compound in Jerusalem ODD & Extraordinary Police say cook put body hair in cop's sandwich Man OK after steering wheel pops off while driving Firefighters free duck stuck in Santa Fe chimney Elusive Fla. monkey dodges captors, defies darts SC cop stops go-cart, arrests man on drug charges Utah man determined to get arrested gets his wish Mass. mortuary hopes chili cook-off brings 'life' Escaped Wash. inmate caught sinking in Moses Lake Science, Technology and the Environment Researchers reassert that impact killed dinosaurs Interior to announce sage grouse finding Friday Methane seen as growing climate risk	Upcoming Civic Events
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New Holland-Middletown Cub Scout Pack 3999 poses for a picture at a recent Blue and Gold ceremony. Picture by Karen Davison
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Odd couple? In these 2009 file photos, Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's "Late Show with Jon Stewart," left, is shown in New York, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is shown in Washington. The liberal Stewart will host a book fair where the conservative Rice will be launching her memoirs. AP photos by Jason DeCrow, left, and Lauren Victoria Burke
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The Chester-East Lincoln seventh-grade volleyball team defeated Hartsburg-Emden for the regional championship on Wednesday 26-24 and 25-22. Pictured in front from left to right are Kristin Engelhardt, Jenna Irwin, Taylor Walters, Katlyn Hasprey, Madi Ewald and Ashley Getchel. In back are coach Tanya Conrady, Katie Harris, Brighton Robbins, Heather Van Cleve and assistant coach Ty Carlton. Not pictured are Megan Jackson and Naomi Bailey. C-EL will play Monday at 6 p.m. for sectional at Hartsburg-Emden. Picture by Teresa Robbins
Today's Top Sports Stories NFL free agency begins without cap Grizzlies rally past Bulls 105-96 Railer Nation Complete Railer season archives Local Sports Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League Baseball Halladay looks like ace as Phillies top Yanks 3-2 Santana faces hitters for 1st time since surgery Reds' rookie Chapman to face Royals Pro Basketball Wade gets 27, Heat hold off Lakers in OT 114-111 Jazz rally in 4th quarter to beat Suns Z wants to go back to Cleveland Golf Feeling good again, Singh gets into Honda mix Blumenherst, Lim tied for lead at Aussie Masters Recent Sports News Index	2009 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics