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The children from the Montessori Children's House of Lincoln put on another wonderful spring performance Friday to conclude their school year. The play was titled "The American Years." More pictures and information in today's Top Stories. Picture by Karen Hargis (Click on picture for larger image.)
Logan County Economic Master Plan re-visioning the future Part 1: Information for plan gathered Salt Creek kayaker unaccounted-for after Saturday evening mishap Montessori Children's House concludes year with spring play -- in pictures Charron's Auto Repair celebrating 25th year -- in Business Gov. Quinn signs bill to expand Illinois' most popular farmer loan program Adds coverage for working capital at crucial time This day in history Weekend Top Stories Welcome to Schweitzer Field IEPA and county officials address illegal burns and nuisance fires Middletown issues addressed Ill. House, Senate go into last week to finalize budget Federal approval of changes to Illinois' Medicaid plan to generate $900 million for health care providers Quinn: Gitmo detainees in Illinois 'less likely' Supreme Court decision on juveniles gets mixed reaction in Illinois This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  May 21 Cruise-in, YMCA basketball camp, Humane Society, graduation lists and the refresh button make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by          In this May 3 file photo provided by Transocean, the ultra-deepwater semisubmersible rig Development Drill III begins operations for drilling a relief well in the Gulf of Mexico. A relief well is designed to drill down and intersect the existing well bore and pump heavy fluids and cement in to stop the leaking oil. AP file photo by Transocean
Local Logan County Economic Master Plan re-visioning the future Part 1: Information for plan gathered Salt Creek kayaker unaccounted-for after Saturday evening mishap Montessori Children's House concludes year with spring play -- in pictures Charron's Auto Repair celebrating 25th year -- in Business CLOSE UP:  May 21 Cruise-in, YMCA basketball camp, Humane Society, graduation lists and the refresh button 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 Jury selection begins in Ill. police torture trial National BP exec: Doing all we can, understand frustration White House: Justice Dept. has been to Gulf spill Cleaning oil-soaked wetlands may be impossible Producer questioned in wife's death returns to US Hundreds march in Utah to honor slain 4-year-old Preschools in forests take root in the US Recalls announced Politics & Government Landmark overhauls may not help Democrats at polls Obama seeks to force votes on spending cuts Obama backs SKorea response to sinking of warship Clinton: Korean security situation 'precarious' Clinton: US, China must act together on NKorea New Hawaii congressman hopes for quick swearing-in NY's Cuomo announces he's running for governor Blumenthal apologizes for misstatements on Vietnam Weather The nation's weather International Lee: NKorea must pay for torpedo attack on warship Korean tension a factor in Japan base decision Gov't-friendly tribal elder killed in Afghanistan Tribal gunmen kidnap 2 American tourists in Yemen Jamaica: Gunfire, firebombs in barricaded slum Opposition seeks to impeach Thai PM over crackdown Human error possible cause of Indian plane crash Youngest Everest climber hopes to inspire kids ODD & Extraordinary Police: Cleaver threat prompted by BP oil spill Man who drove into Calif. jail gets 9 years Police: Man sucked into sausage seasoning machine Suspect's sneakers foil hide-out with stuffed animals RI mayor's brother, an ex-con, opens sandwich shop Man in Room 119 arrested after mistaken 911 call Indonesian worker bitten by Komodo dragon Venezuela's Chavez plays traffic cop, stops driver Mich. teens accused of taking bus on joy ride Lip tattoo leads to burglary arrest in Colorado Vt. hotel painting vanishes -- and then reappears Science, Technology and the Environment Astronauts make a last inspection of Atlantis 57 ancient tombs with mummies unearthed in Egypt Astronomer Copernicus reburied as hero in Poland	Upcoming Civic Events
Health News                                             sponsored by Health News Swim lessons for toddlers get doctors' approval Guns claim kids' lives in both urban, rural areas Move afoot in Congress to ban drop-side cribs UK bans doctor who linked autism to vaccine Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange Births at ALMH  Recent Health & Fitness News Index

Dow     $10066.57   -126.82            S&P500       $1073.65   -14.04            NASDAQ     $2213.55   -15.49          Charron's Auto Repair, at 929 S. Kickapoo in Lincoln, is in this week's local business spotlight. See story and pictures below. Picture by Nila Smith Local BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Charron's Auto Repair celebrating 25th year National Poll: Economists more upbeat despite deficit woes New financial rules might not prevent next crisis BP's ability questioned as Gulf oil chokes marshes Bad cement jobs plague offshore rigs International China backs exchange rate reforms but no timetable British Airways cabin crew begin 5-day strike Emirates targets reform after Dubai debt crisis Energy Oil near $71 as stocks bolster confidence Markets Stock futures fall, point to lower opening Chinese yuan revaluation talk shores up markets Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.659 Bloomington $2.589 - $2.649 Springfield $2.819 - $2.969                        Gov. Quinn signs bill to expand Illinois' most popular farmer loan program Adds coverage for working capital at crucial time Foundation sprays, leaf diseases and tomato care By John Fulton  Logan County FSA E-News May newsletter 2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary Latest Round of Cool, Wet Weather Doesn't Have the Final Say on Yield Rain delays, weed pressures continue to strain spring planting 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

Stacy's Family Pharmacy had a 22nd anniversary cookout Saturday at their location on Woodlawn Road. The popular pharmacy had a busy day feeding IGA pork chop sandwiches to all their clients and well-wishers. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Personalities of the Week Honoring those who honor our vets: the Lincoln American Legion Post 263 Honor Guard Monthlong all-county food drive updated YMCA notes Library notes  Park district notes  Chamber Monday memo Graduates: Carroll Catholic Chester-East Lincoln Hartsburg-Emden High School Hartsburg-Emden Junior High Illini Central High School Lincoln College Lincoln Community High School Mount Pulaski High School New Holland-Middletown Olympia High School Olympia Middle School West Lincoln-Broadwell Zion Lutheran, Lincoln Schedule of area school graduations School menus Illini Central activities  (PDF)  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:  May 21 Cruise-in, YMCA basketball camp, Humane Society, graduation lists and the refresh button make 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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In this May 20, 2004, file photo, visitors pass through the Museum of Modern Art in New York. More than 600 museums nationwide are offering free admission to military families all summer in a new partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.   AP file photo by Gregory Bull
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Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire shoots around Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals in Phoenix on Sunday. Stoudemire scored 42 points to lead the Suns over the Lakers. The Lakers lead the series 2 games to 1.   AP photo by Chris Carlson
Today's Top Sports Stories Byfuglien hero again as Blackhawks win the West France, Petty 1st members inducted into NASCAR Hall  Jose Lima, former major league pitcher, dies at 37 MLB.com baseball standings Local Sports Mahomet-Seymour senior signs letter of intent to LCU Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four Pro Basketball Stoudemire's 42 lead Phoenix past Lakers 118-109 Obama: If LeBron is looking, Bulls have good core Baseball Lopez's hit boosts Cardinals past Angels in 10 Silva 6-0 for Cubs after 5-4 victory over Rangers Ross hits 2 of Marlins' 5 homers in victory over WSox Bay, Santana help Mets hold off Yankees 6-4 Wakefield shuts down Phillies in Red Sox win Recent Sports News Index

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