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Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District recently hosted a retirement party for outgoing trustee Frank Rickord. Rickord (left) served the district five years as a trustee. He was presented with an award by Lynn Haseley (right), president of the trustees. Photo by Andy Anderson, Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District (Click on picture for larger image.)
Downtown revitalization committee offers update to city council State angling to take a big chunk of city coffers Call to citizens to contact legislators Atlanta business receives 2012 Edie Award for economic development REALTOR Magazine names Seth Goodman to '30 Under 30' list Lincoln College honors and awards 'Fighting Cancer Around the World' Relay for Life breakfast and dinner John Heasly performing at Dickson Mounds Farm groups offer online farmers market and agritourism directory Illinois Dept. on Aging praises long-term care advocates in observance of Nursing Home Week This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories County approves salary increases and other measures Marker placed at Postville Park in memory of the old soldier LCHS senior awards announced Special Olympics Area 10 Spring Games results  (PDF) 'Help for Homeowners' Mortgage Resource Fair in Springfield on Saturday Memorial to host free pediatric event Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Illinois Farm Bureau resolve intrastate vs. interstate transportation concerns This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  May 17 Isabelle Thompson, Cylie Rekart, Grace Tierney, Mount Pulaski junk drop-off, Memorial scholarship, Vonderlieth workshop, LCHS show, Relay for Life, Delavan battle re-enactment, Elkhart dinner lecture, Route 121 closure, blood drives, Community Action scholarships, Princess Tea Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance   Click here for THE ALL-NEW 2012 ONLINE LOGAN COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Your local source for business listings including cell#, website and email addresses.
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News...    sponsored by     Eleasha Gall, director of behavior and training at spcaLA, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, interacts with Tux, a 1-year-old pit bull, in an effort to promote behavior to avoid dog bites. Gall was working with the dog at the spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center in Long Beach, Calif., on Wednesday. One of the nation's largest home insurers released its 2011 statistics on dog bite claims Wednesday. A State Farm Insurance spokesman says more than $109 million was paid on about 3,800 dog bite claims nationwide. AP photo by Damian Dovarganes (Click on photo for larger image.)

Local Downtown revitalization committee offers update to city council State angling to take a big chunk of city coffers Call to citizens to contact legislators Atlanta business receives 2012 Edie Award for economic development REALTOR Magazine names Seth Goodman to '30 Under 30' list Lincoln College honors and awards 'Fighting Cancer Around the World' Relay for Life breakfast and dinner CLOSE UP:  May 17 Isabelle Thompson, Cylie Rekart, Grace Tierney, Mount Pulaski junk drop-off, Memorial scholarship, Vonderlieth workshop, LCHS show, Relay for Life, Delavan battle re-enactment, Elkhart dinner lecture, Route 121 closure, blood drives, Community Action scholarships, Princess Tea Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State NATO summit gives Chicago coveted global spotlight FTC & states announce $45 million Skechers settlement Manhunt for groom charged in Ill. bride's slaying Illinois Dept. on Aging praises long-term care advocates in observance of Nursing Home Week National RFK Jr.'s troubled estranged wife found dead in NY Inactive missile drops from Army chopper in Texas Crews assess damage on Navy ships that collided Mental illness as defense in Mich. stabbings trial Closing arguments to begin in John Edwards case TB patient charged in Calif. for not taking meds Mentally ill inmates sue to get out of solitary Plan for Vt. windmills causes international furor Lower oil prices ease load on consumers and Obama More doctors are ditching the old prescription pad Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births As Facebook grows, millions say, 'no, thanks' 10 things to know for Thursday Politics, Government & Elections Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army GOP Senate hopes once again rest on insurgents Romney, Republican Party raise $40M in April Romney keeps media at bay as he sticks to script Don't bet on Mitt Romney winning in Massachusetts The Race: Endorsements slow as Romney closes in Bain Capital defends record in light of criticism No sure thing for GOP: a tight battle for Senate Dems shift tactics, pound Wis. governor on probe Pot groups hope Ore. race sends feds a message U.S. Weather The nation's weather International Attack on Afghan government compound kills 7 Pakistani air force planes crash, 4 pilots killed Yemen army pushing into south al-Qaida stronghold Military hopes for 'great leader' from Egypt vote Hondurans demand DEA leave after shooting Syrian opposition faces fractures, infighting Iran warns West against pressure in nuclear talks Judge delays Mladic trial due to evidence errors Activist: China to have passports ready in 2 weeks Bankia shares hit by $1.6BN withdrawals report ODD & Extraordinary  Workers go trash-picking for Mass. woman's rings Horse runs into sea, rescued a mile offshore Authorities: Trooper gets text seeking illegal buy Seattle car vandal takes nothing, leaves tortillas Arizona man suing Flagstaff is now its mayor Science, Technology and the Environment Soyuz capsule with 3 crew docks with space station Paralyzed woman uses her mind to control robot arm 'Ring of Fire' eclipse visible from China to Texas

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Powered by LiveCharts.Co.Uk UK Share Prices and Gold Price Nasdaq     $2813.69   -60.35   Trendz Salon & Boutique is the Chamber Business of the Week   Atlanta business receives 2012 Edie Award for economic development REALTOR Magazine names Seth Goodman to '30 Under 30' list Trendz Salon & Boutique is the Chamber Business of the Week National FTC & states announce $45 million Skechers settlement Honda recalls nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in US Ford takes on Toyota with lower-priced hybrid Fed: Several members could support further easing Report: Fewer US homes foreclosed upon in April US housing starts rose to 717,000 in April US factory output rose in April on stronger autos Agilent and Swedish investors ink deal to buy Dako International Iran's parliament approves $462 billion budget Iran to sue Google over dropping Persian Gulf name Caretaker Greek Cabinet, legislators sworn in UK's Cameron urges action to resolve euro crisis GM's Vauxhall announces new Astra at UK plant New Japan auto chief promises to keep production Energy Oil rises to above $93 as traders mull Europe Lower oil prices ease load on consumers and Obama US crude oil supplies grow by 2.1 million barrels Markets Greek turmoil spreads pessimism across markets GM, Staples, Abercrombie & Fitch are market movers Other Recent Business News Index Detail Shop Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.569-$3.579 Bloomington $3.619-$3.899 Springfield $3.539-$3.799 www.illinoisgasprices.com How do you find: cellphone numbers email addresses website addresses fax numbers    for local businesses? Want to be included?   Call Karen: 217-737-7418 Currently listing 104 Logan County businesses & organizations.  Will shoppers find your listing in the Logan County Business Directory?    Call 217-737-7418  to get listed.   Updated Thursday Successful container gardens By Jennifer Fishburn   Illinois grain prices in country elevators Farm groups offer online farmers market and agritourism directory Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture news elsewhere: Controlling Waterhemp Will Only Get Tougher Midwest egg farmers donate 9,000 dozen to food bank 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

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The kindergarten class of Hartsburg-Emden Grade School recently attended a pizza party hosted by the Lincoln Fire Department. While there, the children enjoyed a tour of Illinois' oldest working fire station, under the guidance of Lt. Todd Koehler. Pictured are the students, teacher Courtney Dirks and Koehler. Picture by Andy Anderson   (Click on picture for larger image.)
Engagement: Dammerman-Horton Close Up: sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance ZLS Students of the Month Mount Pulaski May Senior-of-the-Month Mount Pulaski junk drop-off dates New scholarship named for Memorial employee Dealing with immediate uncertainty: When a nursing home is the right option LCHS to present 'Beauty and the Beast' Relay for Life breakfast May 20 Delavan to host Civil War re-enactment battle June 30-July 1 Elkhart Historical Society presents … 'From Lincoln's Tomb to Arlington and Back' Planned highway closure Blood drives in Logan County need your help Scholarships available at Community Action Harvest of Talents Princess Tea planned for June 30 Library notes Park district notes School websites District 27 menus:  Breakfast  |  Lunch Carroll Catholic School events Head Start lunch menus Community Action senior menus: Congregate  |  Home delivery Oasis notes  |  Oasis calendar	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information                               Oasis Calendar
Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Graduates: Carroll Catholic School Global Tech Training Lincoln Christian University: Undergraduate level Graduate level Lincoln College Honors and awards Montessori Children's House Mount Pulaski Grade School Olympia High School Olympia Middle School West Lincoln-Broadwell Zion Lutheran School, Mount Pulaski Schedule of area graduations Births: Levi Joseph Bliesner  Jaxxon Michael Daniel LaRue Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   Senior Life Article update May 15   Consuming more fatty acids may reduce symptoms of dry eye ... Medicare releases home health compare tool ... Help mom save $4,000 a year ... Boomers: Living comfortably at home in style ... Baby boomers -- more active than ever with no plans of slowing down ... Simple cleaning solutions: medicine cabinet makeover ... May the benefits be with you ... Social Security FAQs on retirement and Medicare ... Early colon cancer detection means earlier treatment News & information for the seniors in our community
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People visit a structure by Tomas Saraceno called "Cloud City" during a media preview on the rooftop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday. The maker of "Cloud City," Argentine artist Tomas Saraceno, wants to create the feeling of being in a cloud floating in the middle of several realities. AP photo by Seth Wenig
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts NY's Met Museum lets visitors climb to cloud nine 'American Idol' judges spread the love for final 3 Another star is dismissed from 'Dancing' CBS moving 'Men,' 'Mentalist' for new season Calvin Klein's Costa stirring more attention Mitch Albom's latest book set for release Aug. 28 Huge Marilyn Monroe statue arrives in Palm Springs 'The Dictator' takes his camel out in Cannes Purple, Red and Yellow Wiggles leaving Aussie band Chuck Brown, pioneer of 'go-go' funk music, dies Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised May 17   Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa   Mr. Lincoln's On The Green
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Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia (54) delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco on Wednesday.   Picture by Jeff Chiu (Click on image for larger version.)
Today's Top Sports Stories Local Sports Mount Pulaski baseball vs. Delavan Baseball Redbirds battle Evansville for tournament seed in regular-season finale Garcia strikes out 9, Freese homers for Cards Ruiz leads Phillies past Cubs Pujols, Wells homer to lead Angels over White Sox Stanton's 2-run HR helps Marlins beat Braves 8-4 Column: Return of Manny Ramirez is big con Jays' Lawrie suspended 4 games for ump altercation Key accuser returns for 4th day in Clemens trial NL & AL baseball standings and schedule Basketball Thunder rally to edge Lakers 77-75 in Game 2 Celtics top 76ers 107-91 in Game 3 for 2-1 lead Postseason NBA schedule Hockey Devils rally past Rangers 3-2, tie series 1-1 Postseason NHL schedule Golf Winning Nelson set Bradley up for major victory Tennis Top-ranked Azarenka withdraws from Italian Open Football Brees critical of Saints in radio interview Other Sports 5 horses with chance vs. Derby champ in Preakness Derby winner is 2nd-favorite in Preakness Recent Sports News Index	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information LCHS Schedules: Varsity Baseball Girls Varsity Softball Girls Track Boys Track Boys Varsity Tennis Girls Varsity Soccer

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