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We interrupted these steak producers while they were reading over last year's ag supplement. They look forward to reading this year's as much as we do presenting it. The supplement, with fresh, all-original stories, will be online as well as in print starting March 24, the day of the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce's Ag Day Breakfast. Picture by Mike Fak  (Click on picture for larger image.)
Dr. Mary Ahillen discusses poverty and Title I in District 27 schools Part 1 Absentee voting begins Own or buying a car? Don't miss LDN's automotive industry magazine, featuring interviews with local professionals on buying new or used, insurance, repairs, parts, accessorizing, financing, warranties, bodywork, and much more. Is your vehicle adequately insured? See Page 10 in LDN's 2011 Business Profiles: Logan County Automotive Services. Legislature facing tough budget choices New lawmakers not shy about ideas, topics This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Health department schedules dental clinic opening A look at the new LCDPH dental clinic First United Methodist Church dedicates elevator Lincoln Trojan Tournament -- Album 1 Lincoln Trojan Tournament -- Album 2 Lincoln Trojan Tournament -- Album 3 Ill. appeals court revives cigarette lawsuit Protesters defy deadline to leave Wis. Capitol This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  March 1 Chamber Buck raffle, First Cumberland Presbyterian, Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Erich Maxheimer, tree sale and chamber ag scholarships make the Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Grab Your Fork  Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by          In this Saturday photo,  Nathan Batten, 37, of Bonaparte, Iowa, poses with a 4.1-ounce egg laid by his black Australorp hen. According to The Des Moines Register, Batten intends to contact Guinness World Records to see whether he has a worthy entry. AP photo by Nathan Batten See story "Iowa hen lays 'egg-normous' prize" below in ODD & Extraordinary.
Local Dr. Mary Ahillen discusses poverty and Title I in District 27 schools Part 1 Absentee voting begins CLOSE UP:  March 1 Chamber Buck raffle, First Cumberland Presbyterian, Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Erich Maxheimer, tree sale and chamber ag scholarships make the Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance National Man pleads guilty to duping moms into abusing kids Officials search for fugitive in day care fire Trial over fake lease bids becomes cause celebre Detroit-area Mom Prom idea starting to spread Giffords aide slowly healing, both body and mind Jane Russell, star of '40s and '50s films, dies Politics & Government Obama: Flexibility OK, but health care law remains Clinton: US sending aid teams to Libya's borders US presses Europe on Libya, Germany gets tough Deadly gas explosion is focus of NTSB hearing Geithner to Congress: Revamp housing in 2 years Court says dying witness statement OK at trial House taking up stopgap GOP spending bill Newt Gingrich prepares for likely White House bid O'Donnell won't be on 'Dancing with the Stars' Wis. gov to outline ultimate intentions in budget U.S. Weather Ohio, parts of Midwest brace for more flooding The nation's weather International Pro-Gadhafi forces try to retake strategic city Russia's FM knocks down no-fly zone for Libya Defiant Tripoli neighborhood endures crackdowns Oman deploys army units, fearing more unrest Egypt delays expected reopening of stock market Pakistan raises oil prices, fueling anger China rolls back press freedoms amid protest calls German minister quits amid plagiarism scandal EU court bans insurance sex discrimination Wallis Simpson's lingerie, handbags up for auction ODD & Extraordinary Iowa hen lays 'egg-normous' prize Cops: Pa. pizzeria owner left mice at rival shops Science, Technology and the Environment Space station getting extra storage room Tiny spy planes could mimic birds, insects	Upcoming Civic Events
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Powered by LiveCharts.Co.Uk UK Share Prices and Gold Price Nasdaq     $2737.41   -44.86   Local Business Spotlight National Ben Bernanke's plan worked; what happens after? Fed boss likely to get earful on higher gas prices International EU court bans insurance sex discrimination European recovery boosted by US tax cuts deal Carmakers focus on green power as fuel costs rise US says China's Baidu, Taobao markets for piracy Energy Oil rises toward $98 as traders eye Libyan exports Markets Stocks headed higher ahead of economic news Stocks in modest rally ahead of Bernanke comments Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.289-$3.449 Bloomington $3.359-$3.499 Springfield $3.239-$3.499 www.illinoisgasprices.com Check out the LDN 2011 Business Profiles Magazine: LOGAN COUNTY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES                        Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Nature is limiting soybean yields, growers told Vaccination schedule should be developed specifically for herd Farmdoc Recent Rural Review News Index                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

This has got to be a good sign. A city sweeper and not a snowplow makes its way through a residential neighborhood. Warmer temperatures have removed the last snowfall... for now. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
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Natalie Portman poses backstage at the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday with the Oscar for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "Black Swan." Portman says she is "shocked and disgusted" by a video in which designer John Galliano says he loves Adolf Hitler. AP photo by Matt Sayles
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Sheen: 'My efforts' helped get pay for 'Men' crew Jane Russell, star of '40s and '50s films, dies Comcast, NBC deal opens door for online video Natalie Portman 'disgusted' by Galliano's remarks Wallis Simpson's lingerie, handbags up for auction Stieg Larsson books may be coming to Apple store As 'Fear' rolls out, mayhem and mystery abound Miley Cyrus to appear on 'SNL' as guest host Preliminary Oscars ratings down for ABC Gary Winick, movie producer, director, dies at 49 Live Nation's loss for 2010 more than triples Danny Glover urges solidarity for Ind. protesters Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised February 23     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa
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Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer (5) scores against Washington Wizards' JaVale McGee (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The Bulls won easily, 105-77, to move within a game of first-place Miami. AP photo by Manuel Balce Ceneta
Today's Top Sports Stories McGruder and surging K-State top No. 7 Texas 75-70 Hansbrough home finale a winner for No. 8 Irish Ohio State back at No. 1 in AP poll Redskins cut Portis; ends 7 eventful years in DC NFL lockout, decertification: what it all means Local Sports Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League Baseball News As the Duke is remembered, another era begins Cubs invite applicants for Wrigley Field announcer Cardinals P Wainwright has arm surgery Indians pay tribute to Hall of Famer Bob Feller Pro Basketball Bulls top Wizards 105-77, move 1 game behind Heat Spurs' Parker out 2-4 weeks with calf injury Recent Sports News Index	2010-2011 Railer Basketball (Click Here)

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