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Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014
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Wednesday, the temperatures in Lincoln rose into the high teens, making it much more tolerable to be be outside. For drivers, though, there were still challenges as most city streets are still snow-laden.

Photo by Nila Smith (Click on image for larger version.)

Come be a part of 4-H
Special events to start at the end of this month

Light snow, freezing drizzle and freezing rain Friday and Saturday

How cold did it get? (NWS)

December finished cold in Illinois

Book Look: 'Go: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design'
sponsored by Lincoln Public Library

Demand for local training increases with new concealed carry law

Start the new year by looking back in time
Two experts on the Civil War era to visit Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in January

Day Planner

Logan County Board and committee meeting schedule for January — revised

Lincoln City Council 2014 meeting and holiday schedule

Thursday

11 a.m. -- Blood drive at the Hampton Inn Lincoln
Noon -- Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch

Friday

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Income inequality
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Recent Perspectives Articles

Yesterday's Top Stories

Preservation commission recommends historic district for downtown Lincoln

Tourism bureau debates paying bill and how to use grant funds

Warming trend to bring snow, freezing rain, then rain

Seasonal weight limits on Logan County highways

Atlanta Library announces changes to January schedule

January activities at Sugar Grove Nature Center

Heartland Horseman's Challenge to feature Illinois-based horsemen and horse rescues at 25th Illinois Horse Fair

This Week's Top Stories

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Local

Come be a part of 4-H
Special events to start at the end of this month

Light snow, freezing drizzle and freezing rain Friday and Saturday

How cold did it get? (NWS)

December finished cold in Illinois

Book Look: 'Go: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design'
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Demand for local training increases with new concealed carry law

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Atlanta program changes, first 2014 baby at ALMH, 5K for Kaylee, blood drive, Logan County Democrats

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State

Illinois taxpayers paying billions to ‘manage’ debt

National

Record freeze extends to eastern United States; at least nine dead

U.S. Navy helicopter crashes off Virginia coast, killing two
Oklahoma to execute man who killed store manager in robbery
Brain-dead California teen gets surgery at new facility after court fight
Boeing machinists allege unfair labor practices, seek revote
Apple, Samsung CEOs agree to mediation in U.S. patent fight
Utah puts same-sex marriages on hold pending appeal

Politics, Government & Elections

U.S. needs modern nuclear deterrent despite high price tag: Hagel

Obama edges closer to decisions on intelligence reforms

Insurers push Obamacare payment deadline to late January

Obama targets poverty in San Antonio, Philadelphia and other U.S. 'zones'

In an election year, Republicans join the debate on poverty

Despite recovery, fiscal restraint urged in California budget plan

New York's Cuomo pushes tax cuts, infrastructure boost

N.J. Gov. Christie says misled by staff in bridge scandal

Corruption trial of Trenton, N.J., mayor to begin

International

U.S. Air Force to begin recovery of helicopter crash airmen

Egypt court jails 63 Brotherhood supporters for three years

U.N. strike stokes Palestinian refugee protests

Violence not hitting Iraq oil for now, but raises concern

Iran's Khamenei says nuclear talks show U.S. enmity

Syrian car bomb kills at least 18; dozens wounded

Syria opposition holds first 'unified' meet ahead of peace talks

Germany will help dispose of Syrian chemical weapons

Philippines typhoon rebuilding may cost 50 percent more this year than estimated

ODD & Extraordinary

Oklahoma man charged with 'atomic wedgie' murder of stepfather
England cricketers talk man out of suicide bid

Science, Technology and the Environment

Obama agrees to 4-year extension for International Space Station

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LDN - Business

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National

Are your meetings a waste of time?

U.S. business lobby urges action on fast-track trade power

Private sector adds more jobs than expected in December
Deep discounts fail to woo U.S. holiday shoppers

Macy's posts strong holiday season sales, gives upbeat 2014 outlook

Few details from JC Penney on holiday sales spook market
Bank of America ramps up credit card loans

Adidas names brand chief to take up battle with Nike

U.S. Oct.-Dec. budget deficit narrows sharply: CBO
Final report on Boeing 787 battery probe to come in fall

Barnes & Noble names head of digital division as CEO

Microsoft succession speculation focuses on internal candidates
Qualcomm CEO says still in the dark on China antitrust probe
Apple, Samsung CEOs agree to mediation in U.S. patent fight: court filing

Boeing, manufacturers press U.S. IRS on R&D tax rule changes

Boeing machinists allege unfair labor practices, seek revote
Fed wanted cautious approach to QE3 taper: minutes

New York comptroller questions AT&T surveillance report plan

Martoma cannot use testimony from SAC's Cohen at trial: judge
U.S. judge approves JPMorgan criminal settlement in Madoff case

International

Exclusive: Raiffeisen Bank halts sale of Hungarian unit

Swiss court ruling outlines details of U.S. case against Baer
BlackBerry says Fairfax to buy $250 million more debentures

Alibaba to set up mobile gaming platform in China

Markets

S&P 500 ends flat in wake of Fed minutes

Analysis: Emerging market investors face year mined with political risks

Analysis: Data triggers questions about alleged Wall St. legal bias
U.S. Senate panel to mull regulation of banks, physical commodities
Exclusive: Apollo seeks to exit fund manager Lighthouse: sources

JPMorgan metal futures unit included in commodities sale: sources

Hedge fund Elliott offers to buy Riverbed; higher bid expected

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Illinois grain prices in country elevators
Seasonal weight limits on Logan County highways
December finished cold in Illinois
Logan County FSA program updates
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Ag Outlook Forum Boasts Top Speakers, Census Data
Conservation Stewardship Application Deadline Extended
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What a shot! Our Civil War soldier stands guard over the city at sunset.

Photo by Karen Hargis (Click on photo for larger version.)

Birth:

Tucker William Notto

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Atlanta Library announces changes to January schedule
ALMH welcomes first baby of 2014
5K for Kaylee rescheduled for March 8
Red Cross invites eligible donors to give blood during National Blood Donor Month
Logan Democrats to host special guest at January meeting

Community News & Events

Lincoln City Council meeting and holiday schedule (PDF)

Logan County Board and committee meeting schedule for January — revised (PDF)

911 / ETSB scheduled meetings for 2014

Park district notes

Library notes

YMCA notes

Community Calendar of Events

Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events

Come be a part of 4-H
Special events to start at the end of this month

School websites

Head Start: Breakfast, snacks | Lunch (PDFs)

District 27: (PDFs)

Breakfast: to Jan. 10 | Jan. 13-24
Lunch: to Jan. 10 | Jan. 13-24

Carroll Catholic School calendar (PDF)
Activities and menus

Friends and Family in the Military
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Community Action Partnership emergency food pantry hours

Community Action senior meals:
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Oasis notes | Oasis calendar

Logan Mason Public Transportation fare schedule
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Senior Life

Article update Dec. 30

Alzheimer's caregivers: Tips to take care of yourself, too ... Three New Year’s resolutions that will enrich your retirement ... Social Security column: Ring in the new year with a COLA ... Are you prepared for what you'll find when you visit your parents this holiday season? ... In observance of Caregivers Awareness Month, state reminds families about resources to assist them ... Financially surviving the golden years ... 'Gravity' and the long-term care crisis ... Social Security announces 1.5 pct benefit increase for 2014
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A government ... for the people
Welcome 2 Christmas…Again?

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Court reports
Marriages, civil unions
Dissolutions
Fire and rescue reports

Obituaries:
Most recent:
- Carothers, Wilma J., 91
- Ewins, Mildred C. "Mickey," 76
- Funk, Randall E., 61
- Lolling, Donald, 80

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LDN - Entertainment

Bill Cosby arrives at the "TV Land Awards 2011" in New York City in April 2011.

Reuters / Jessica Rinaldi

Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts

Kooky thoughts and tweets keep Bill Cosby comically busy

Protesters, filmmaker traverse Egypt's transition in 'The Square'

Bullock, Timberlake sweep 2014 People's Choice Awards

A Minute With: Matt LeBlanc on new 'Episodes' and life after 'Friends'

Hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse sues US Justice, FBI over gang ID

Singer Chris Brown rejects plea deal in assault case

Imagine Dragons, Lauryn Hill to perform at Amnesty International concert

Book deal signed for biography of late rocker Lou Reed

Food, Family and Fun

Book Look: 'Go: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design'
sponsored by Lincoln Public Library
Demand for local training increases with new concealed carry law
Slim Randles' Home Country
Young again before breakfast
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman
Fish where the fish are

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Arlee Theater

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Intercept liver disease drug meets main goal in study, shares soar
GSK melanoma drug combination wins accelerated U.S. approval
Johnson & Johnson to appeal China revoking diabetes trademark
Danone to sue New Zealand's Fonterra over baby formula recall
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Logan County Department of Public Health food inspection scores
Births at ALMH
Recent Health & Fitness News Index

Start the new year by looking back in time
Two experts on the Civil War era to visit Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in January
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Out & About

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LDN - Sports

New York Rangers left wing Carl Hagelin (62) celebrates scoring a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. New York won 3-2.

Dennis Wierzbicki / USA Today Sports

Today's Top Sports Stories

Football

Florida researchers developing football helmets to reduce concussions

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NCAAF roundup: Manziel files NFL Draft papers

Basketball

Harden leads Rockets over Lakers

Second-half surge propels Spurs past Mavericks
Rivers, Clippers complete sweep of Celtics
Blazers end slump behind Batum's triple-double
Suns 104, Timberwolves 103
Nets end Warriors' 10-game winning streak
Raptors come out strong in second half to defeat Pistons
Hawks start fast, beat Pacers
Bynum attracts interest from teams
Knicks' Smith fined $50,000 for shoelace stunts
NBA standings

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Wisconsin continues to roll, defeating Illinois
Wichita State 66, Illinois State 47
Slow-starting Kentucky finds game vs. Mississippi State
San Diego State 69, Boise State 66
Washington 59, Utah 57

Hockey

Rangers pull out win over Blackhawks

Avs' Barrie's scores OT winner vs. Senators

Flyers continue surge, top Canadiens

NHL standings

Baseball

Maddux, Glavine, Thomas elected to Hall of Fame

Tennis

Del Potro reaches Sydney semis, all over for Kvitova

Golf

Jimenez sees 50 as the chance to break more records

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Rodman apologizes for rant, heads to North Korean ski resort

Tests show Simpson's supplement contained banned drug

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Wednesday, Jan. 8:

Preservation commission recommends historic district for downtown Lincoln
Tourism bureau debates paying bill and how to use grant funds
Warming trend to bring snow, freezing rain, then rain
Seasonal weight limits on Logan County highways
Atlanta Library announces changes to January schedule
January activities at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Heartland Horseman's Challenge to feature Illinois-based horsemen and horse rescues at 25th Illinois Horse Fair
No free stuff
By Jim Killebrew
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League

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