May 20

• Logan County to join McLean education region; health department to make cuts; bike trails plan ready for approval

• Lincoln Christian University commencement includes 1st graduates of China Institute

  • Album 1   |   Album 2

• Main Street invites everyone to the 'Cruise into Main Street 5K & Health Expo'

• Severe weather possible Monday through Tuesday night

• ALMH receives Prairie STAT Heart Program award

• ZLS Student of the Month

• Change of venue for historical society's May meeting

• LCHS Class of '68 seeking classmates for reunion

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • Live coverage: Trial set to resume at 9 a.m. this morning

• Illinois Farm Bureau commends Senate, House ag committees on passage of farm bill

• Brady opposes medical marijuana

• The general who made a stand at Gettysburg

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May 18

• Integrity Data announces Community Giving grant recipients

• Mount Pulaski Zion Lutheran students visit local historic sites

• Local gun club to host pistol course

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • Live coverage from Friday. Trial will resume Monday at 9 a.m.

  • State forensic scientist, Chris Harris' ex-girlfriends testify Friday

  • Harris jury sent home early; hearing Monday apparently on police interview

• Gov. Quinn proclaims May as Older Americans Month in Illinois

• April unemployment rate declines to 9.3 pct

• 4 MLB teams host FFA Day at the Ballpark

• Rosa Parks biographer to speak June 11 at Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

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May 17

May 16

• Lincoln resident voices concerns over speeding on South Kickapoo

• Healthy Families Task Force brings community service agencies together
  Part 1

• Gas line cut closes Keokuk Wednesday morning
  Report from fire Chief Mark Miller and album of photos

• Community Action names Holly Roper as Head Start director

• Staton named May Employee of the Month at ALMH

• Symphony observes National Nursing Home Week with wheelchair races

• Vascular diseases of trees; raising pumpkins
  By John Fulton

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • Live coverage: Jason Harris admits he lied several times to police

  • On witness stand, Jason Harris admits to lying to investigators

  • Brother: Chris Harris had blood on his clothes, said 'I killed them all'

County meeting minutes:

• Safety, April 16   (PDF)

• Waste management, April 17   (PDF)

• Soil moisture levels slightly above normal in mid-May

• State Dept. on Aging praises residents and staff of long-term care facilities in observance of Nursing Home Week

• Landmarks Illinois welcomes Frank Butterfield as director of Springfield office

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May 15

• Aldermen asked to review list of tourism expectations

• Music teacher remembered by NH-M community

  • Album 1   |   Album 2

• ALMH Auxiliary hosts Mini-Medical Days

• LCHS students offer show at the Art Institute

  • Album 1   |   Album 2

• Community Action board meeting notice

• Perry County Lutheran Chorale to perform at Zion in Lincoln

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • Live coverage: Jason Harris expected to testify today

  • Prosecutors say Harris' brother will take stand Wednesday

• County meeting minutes:

  • Animal control, April 10   (PDF)

  • Insurance, April 10   (PDF)

• Crop insurance and prevented planting

• TeleServe certification number to change
  Saves $2M; Internet remains preferred option

• Elderly Service Officer of the Year nominations sought

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May 14

• Audra's excellent adventure to Disney World

  • Audra's excellent adventure -- album

• Lincoln Park District receives grant for Family Aquatic Center

• Gov. Quinn announces $15.3M for local parks and open space projects
  Includes $400,000 for Lincoln Park District swimming pool

• LCHS April Senior of the Month is Emily Johnson

• Land of Lincoln Honor Flight plans May 21 trip

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • Live coverage: Harris says 'I'm not a killer' during police interview

  • Police: Shoes help make Harris a likely suspect

• County meeting minutes:

  • Airport and farm, April 1   (PDF)

  • Road and bridge, April 1   (PDF)

  • Building and grounds, April 2   (PDF)

• LDN Spring 2013 Home Improvement Magazine

  • High-design, high-tech ideas for making your home more luxurious
    Featuring faucets

• Jacob and Sophia repeat atop Social Security's list of most popular baby names

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