Thursday, Oct., 23

• Local contractors star in renovation show on HGTV

• Death of Lincoln man under investigation

• LCGHS view how technology has changed metal working for Don Bode
  Computer aided plasma cutters deliver speed and precision

  • A visit with Don Bode - Slideshow

• Final 2014 vendor market at The Mill on 66 in Lincoln this Saturday

• Young Professionals Network brings Cindy Byrd to Lincoln

• Patient safety organization first of its kind in downstate Illinois

• Lincoln Park District - October/November Notes

• Column
  Preparing the outdoors for winter
  By John Fulton

• Logan County Board Minutes

  • August Planning & Zoning Meeting

  • August Road and Bridge Meeting

  • August Safety Committee Meeting

• Consumer Alert
  Dept of Insurance warns consumers not to conduct business with Certified Warranties Corporation

• Social Security Announces 1.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2015

Wednesday, Oct., 22

• Death of Lincoln man under investigation

• Logan County Board postpones mine‘s request for rezoning

• City of Lincoln wants Public Access put back in Comcast agreement

• Progress continues on the Salt Creek Bridge - slideshow

• Community invited to open house and art show at Lincoln City Hall Thursday evening

• Main Street Lincoln to host Trick or Treat with the Mayor Saturday morning

• Evan Crawford rides to school in a fire truck

• Ra’Kerry Rahman, MD, brings Orthopedics to Lincoln

• Red potatoes, quilts, cupcakes, and scones
  2014 Harvest of Talents will be bigger and better than ever

• Rehearsals begin Sunday for community cantata

• Behind the Scenes Kicks Off at the Atlanta Public Library on October 25th
  Today is the last day to sign up for Saturday event

• Logan County Board Minutes

• August Finance Meeting

• August Insurance and Legislative Meeting

• Logan County Ambulance, Coroner, EMA, and Sheriff

• Union Pacific Urges Agriculture Producers to Stay Safe When Crossing Tracks during Harvest

Tuesday, Oct., 21

• Lincoln College to honor inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class at banquet

• Lincoln Street Department starts leaf collection program next week

• Partial Solar Eclipse Will Occur Late Thursday Afternoon

• United Methodist Church of Elkhart celebrates 150 years

• Logan County Board Minutes

• August Airport and Farm Meeting

• August Animal Control Committee

• August Building and Grounds Committee Meeting

• Bringing the 1830s back to life
  Lincoln’s New Salem presents 1830s Fall Festival
  October 25 and 26

• 19,300 jobs push unemployment down to 6.6 percent
  300,700 private jobs added since Feb. 2010 recovery date

Monday, Oct., 20

• Logan County Board expected to vote Tuesday on mine request to rezone land

• City balks at rent increase for safety complex

• WLB students raise funds to train service dogs - slideshow

• Many come out for authentic German cuisine at Germanfest - slideshow

• Notice of absentee, early voting, grace period registration and voting for the November 4, 2014 General Election

• School tax report

• Hudson Shad comes to Lincoln Christian University Thursday evening

• Star party planned at Creekside Environmental Center Thursday night

• Elkhart Schedules Rt. 66 Shirley Temple Wayside Exhibit Opening

• Chamber Business of the Week: Eaton

• Illinois Department of Public Health provides update on state’s preparedness efforts for Ebola
  Governor Quinn Directs agency to assemble Ebola Preparedness Task Force, announces informational hotline and website

Saturday, Oct., 18

• Lincoln flashes, fizzles, fights in Jacksonville

• Former Northwest fifth graders receive gift of appreciation from LCGHS

• LCGHS honors fifth graders - slideshow

• Come take a test drive today for the LCHS Choir

• Julia Beccue is the October Student-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School

• Champion Couch Potatoes ends in three-way tie at the Arlee

• The Rotary Club of Lincoln plans activities to help eradicate polio worldwide

• IDOT to host High-speed Rail public meeting in Lincoln October 30th

• September Was Cool and Wet for Illinois

• Gardening Column
  Checklist for Fall Garden and Landscape Care
  by Melinda Myers

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  “Send one dollar to Box 87"

Friday, Oct., 17

• Overlooked $60,000 in fees lands in county pocket with another $20,000 soon to follow

• City of Lincoln reviews contracts with Comcast and Lincoln College
  LC to take over CITV5

• Logan Mason Public Transportation offers pilot program for extended hours

• In high demand, more fresh-made apple cider planned for Germanfest

  • Cider making at the Oasis - slideshow

• El Mazatlan offers authentic Mexican food - slideshow
  Lincoln chosen by southern chain as first location in Illinois

• Logan County Board minutes

  • July Road and Bridge Meeting

  • July Safety Committee Meeting

  • July Workshop (Board of the Whole) meeting

  • July Regular (adjourned voting)

• IDPH activates 24-hour Ebola Hotline
  800-889-3931

Thursday, Oct., 16

• City of Lincoln may opt out of new economic organization

• Lincoln Jaycee Haunted house closes for the rest of the season

• Lessons that can save a life, or even two
  Chester-East Lincoln students learn water safety at Lincoln College

• Confidential paper shredding and hard drive destruction this Saturday

• Community welcomes Sarah Wallick as new tourism director - slideshow

• Logan County Board minutes

  • July Logan County Ambulance, Coroner, EMA, and Sheriff’s committee meetings

  • July Personnel Committee

  • July Planning & Zoning Meeting

• Book Look: Fantastic feel-good reads for Middle Graders
  Reviews by Melissa Oxborrow
  sponsored by Lincoln Public Library

• Column
  Fall and Winter Rose Care
  By John Fulton

• Illinois Department of Public Health Director announces plans for an Ebola Hotline