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Mike Starasta from the Lincoln Rotary Club reads to Mrs. Elam's first-graders at Adams School on Friday. This is part of Rotary's literacy effort in the community to encourage children to read. Earlier in the year Rotary teamed with the local parent-teacher organizations to provide funds for kindergarten teachers to buy books for children in their classrooms. Another picture is in Community. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Young lecturer gives local youth a look at reality Oral cancer survivor talks of dangers of tobacco use Youngsters learn the effects of tobacco use firsthand -- in pictures Brady expands criticism of Quinn's budget proposals Another hassle for Illinois Senate candidate Clocks forward this weekend Conservation tree sale extended Yesterday's Top Stories County board briefs: development partnership goals, wind farms and more Logan County 4-H'ers attend Jr. Leadership Conference In Ill., choice is higher taxes or education cuts U of I president says schools could help students get out in 3 years to save money Blagojevich asks judge to delay corruption trial CLOSE UP:  March 12 Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Elkhart Historical Society, First Baptist Church, Kiwanis, U of I Extension and Ag Day Breakfast make 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
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Local Young lecturer gives local youth a look at reality Oral cancer survivor talks of dangers of tobacco use Youngsters learn the effects of tobacco use firsthand -- in pictures Conservation tree sale extended CLOSE UP:  March 12 Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Elkhart Historical Society, First Baptist Church, Kiwanis, U of I Extension and Ag Day Breakfast make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance   State Another hassle for Illinois Senate candidate National Mom says daughter held in Ireland in terror plot New Florida case thwarts Calif. molester's release Ohio man found guilty in teens' slayings Runaway Prius case presents nagging questions Authorities: Haim's name on illegal prescription NYC: Taxi drivers overcharged riders by $8.3M-plus Thousands expected to mourn death of SoCal teen Many WTC responders show early signs of heart woes Politics & Government Obama prepares education overhaul Senators resist Obama over projects in health bill GOP warns again against passing health bill For Obama, big agenda and small window for results Kerry: Energy bill more about jobs Government sends e-mails; it just can't save them Reid's wife undergoes surgery after traffic crash The Nation's Weather Tornadoes damage 28 units at Fla. golf resort The nation's weather International Suicide attack in northwest Pakistan kills 13 8 youths die in attack on party in western Mexico Israeli troops, Palestinians clash near Jerusalem Irish police free 3 in alleged artist murder plot Police: Suspect in poker heist arrested HRW: Iran should release or charge famed filmmaker Report: NKorea to rejoin nuclear talks in April Iraq's PM leads in early Baghdad vote count Afghan leader to allow foreign election monitors US avoids anti-abortion debate at UN meeting ODD & Extraordinary Woman accused of stealing plane and ditching it Powder in Montana envelope just crushed pain pill Iowa police seize really bad bogus bills Authorities: Neb. man too drunk for DUI sentencing Police: Man, 77, ate hidden pot stash in squad car Bridesmaid's dress stolen hours before wedding Science, Technology and the Environment Bluefin tuna tops CITES conference agenda in Doha Meeting on deforestation boosts morale, budget	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10624.69   +12.85            S&P500       $1149.99   -0.25            NASDAQ     $2367.66   -0.80   Local   Click here to submit your business press release National Examiner unveils Lehman accounting tricks WaMu reaches settlement with JPMorgan, FDIC Apple gives chief operating officer $5M bonus Retail sales show surprising gain in February Regulators shut banks in NY, Florida, Louisiana Yellen at Fed would likely favor low-rate policy International China gov't advisers urge steady economy Energy Oil settles near $81 after mixed economic news Markets Stocks end mixed after mixed economic reports Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.699 Bloomington $2.739- $2.879 Springfield $2.749 - $2.859                        Agriculture futures trade mixed on the CBOT Conservation tree sale extended Home fruit tree spray schedules By John Fulton  2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture News Elsewhere   Vilsack outlines proposed cuts in government payments Roy Smith: Insurance deadline looms Selecting which crop insurance to buy is a management decision Firm finances are needed assets in turbulent times More... Recent Rural Review News Index Upcoming Civic Events              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

Don Jordan from the Lincoln Rotary tells Mrs. Renken's second-graders at Adams School how important reading is. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
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Jay Leno should be smiling. The comedian has returned to his old late-night time slot and ratings are strong AP file photo by Peter Kramer
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Strong ratings for Leno's return to late-night Innovation on display at Games Conference February video game sales drop 15 percent 'Idol' contestants discuss elimination from show DioGuardi, dad of 'Idol' judge, to run for Senate ABC's Kate Snow makes jump to NBC News 'South Park' begins 14th season by taking on Tiger No contest plea in case over star's stolen Rolex Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised March 10     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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West Lincoln-Broadwell girls are the Region 10 eighth-grade volleyball champions. WL-B defeated Hartsburg-Emden 25-19, 25-18 Thursday night for the regional title. The Wolverines play for the sectional title on Monday at South Fork in Kincaid. Back row: Betsy Olson, Alex Turner, Kaylyn Hoffert, Kylie Fitzsimmons, Adreinne Klockenga, Brooke Soebbing Front row: Tara Bradley, Lexee Klockenga, Michelle Paulus, Leah Anderson, Livvie Muck Picture supplied by Lynn Paulus
Today's Top Sports Stories Stern: Jordan approval as Bobcats owner next week Els takes the lead at Doral Patrick among record 4 women at IndyCar opener Railer Nation Complete Railer season archives Baseball Berkman out 2-4 weeks with knee injury Cardinals P Miller has Carpenter as role model Pro Basketball LeBron returns with 23, leads Cavs over Sixers College Basketball San Diego State upsets No. 8 New Mexico 72-69 No. 2 Kentucky downs Alabama 73-67 to start SEC Collins, Henry carry No. 1 Kansas past Texas A&M Minnesota upsets No. 11 Michigan St. 72-67 in OT Recent Sports News Index	2009-10 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics