Wednesday, Sept., 17

• Outdoor environmental center to serve education, researchers and community
  Creekside experiences more than just science

• Lincoln College's Creekside Environmental Learning Center grand opening
  Photos and story by Jan Youngquist

  • A beautiful place to learn for young and old alike - slideshow

  • The evolution of the Center from 2012 to 2014 area

  • Study of the past, present and future

• "Woofstock" returns this Saturday
  Change of venue to Latham Park for this years event

• Elizabeth Allen is the Mount Pulaski High School Senior-of-the-month for September

• LCHS announces schedule for Homecoming Week
  Information included for anyone wishing to enter a float

• Book Look: Dragon Tales for All Ages
  Reviews by Melissa Oxborrow
  sponsored by Lincoln Public Library

• Illinois Rail Safety Week September 14 through 20
  Union Pacific Railroad urges professional photographers to stay safe, stay away from train tracks

• State recognizes Adult Day Service Providers during awareness week from September 14th to 20th
  Observance highlights services that offer support & independence to seniors

Tuesday, Sept., 16

• 44th Annual Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival coming this weekend

• County reviews next budget, office space for Development Partnership, courthouse elevator to shutdown in December, administrators change at Health Department

• Logan County Board expected to seat new member tonight

• City of Lincoln Hires New City Administrator
  Clay T. Johnson to start mid-October

• Shareholders approve merger of East Lincoln Farmers Grain and Topflight Grain

• Lincoln Futbol enjoys another great shootout

• Lincoln finishes 5th in 2014 Hampton Inn Volleyball Tournament

• Woman's club to hold two events Wednesday
  Lincoln Police to speak at 1 p.m. tea, Bell ringing & building shower at 3 p.m.

• Open House for Waynesville’s retiring library director

• Illinois Rail Safety Week September 14 through 20
  Raising awareness of Train Versus Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Collisions

Monday, Sept., 15

• Logan County poised to approve rezoning request permitting medicinal Cannabis production

• Lincoln: City won’t get into nuisance varmint trapping

• Gail's Pumpkin Patch; a great fall day get-away - slideshow

• Fall Farm Day at Gail's Pumpkin Patch - slideshow

• Annual Cruise-in at the Mill on 66 offers new features - slideshow

• Oasis Grandparent breakfast and Pie Auction fundraiser enjoys a great turn-out - slideshow

• CAPCIL Head Start to offer free child safety seat inspections

• Lincoln College Fine Arts to present Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  Weekend matinee performances to be held at Creekside Environmental Center

• Opportunity for students to explore Engineering

Saturday, Sept., 13

• Penalties, turnovers keep Railers just short

• Local person author’s new book: Olive Boone: Pioneer Woman

• Four alderman seats up for election in 2015
  Gehlbach announces deadlines for petitions and filing for primary election

• FSA September Newsletter
  Logan County Illinois USDA program updates

• Millikin University to host Fall Family Weekend
  Open to family and friends of Millikin students

• September events at Sugar Grove Nature Center
  Roly Polies Sept., 17 & Book signing Sept., 30

• Illinois Rail Safety Week Sept., 14 through 20
  10 Tips to Save Your Life

• A map to hidden ‘Treasures’
  New book celebrates historic items at Lincoln Presidential Library; book-signing to be held Sept. 23

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  “Chipper Invitational Golf Tournament …dedicated to the nuts in the valley.”

Friday, Sept., 12

• Logan County Executive/Economic Development Committee discusses Economic Development Partnership and Public Transportation

• Lincoln College congratulates Administrator for Hall of Fame honor
  Rick Samuels Honored at EIU for standout basketball coaching career

• Annual Car Cruise-In at The Mill on 66 features new weekend vendor market
  Event this weekend includes car show, vendors, live music, food and annual meeting of foundation

• Area youth invited to join 4-H YES Team
  Next meeting will be Tuesday Sept. 16

• Four alderman seats up for election in 2015
  Gehlbach announces deadlines for petitions and filing for primary election

• IDNR explores hiring concessionaire to manage World Shooting and Recreational Complex
  Public can view “Request for Information” on state purchasing Website

• HFS to collect $16.3 million from Illinois hospitals to reduce potentially preventable readmissions

• Madigan urges FCC to allow phone companies to block robocalls

Thursday, Sept., 11

• Logan County Finance Committee refines upcoming budget
  Plans in-kind office space for Development Partnership

• Four alderman seats up for election in 2015
  Gehlbach announces deadlines for petitions and filing for primary election

• Lincoln College to induct 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

• Chestnut native Denise White Graduates From UTI

• Oasis to host Grandparent Breakfast fundraiser Sunday

• Fall Farm Day this Sunday at Gail's Pumpkin Patch

• If only these walls could talk
  Historic commission hosts workshop on researching your homes history

• Column
  The Fall To-Do List
  By John Fulton

• In remembrance of September 11, 2001 (from LDN archives)

  • 09/13/2001 - War declared on U.S., a first experience for most people

  • 09/14/2001 - By the dawn’s early light

  • 09/17/2001 - Speech by our state representative Jonathan Wright

  • 09/09/2011 - Flight attendant Vicki Selvaggio remembers Sept. 11, 2001

  • 09/10/2011 - Tim and Liana McCormick remember 9/11

  • 09/10/2011 - Lincoln Fire Chief Mark Miller remembers 9/11

Wednesday, Sept., 10

• Gifts for LCU classroom remodels enhance student learning

• "Cookin up a Cure" raises $60,000 for Cancer

• Are you a Collector?
  Atlanta Public Library seeking community collections exhibits

• Health Concern
  Cases of an uncommon enterovirus found in the Midwest
  Illinois Department of Public Health watching for possible outbreaks of circulating virus

• Red Cross issues tips to prevent illnesses like the enterovirus
  From proper hand washing to eating a balanced diet, follow these tips to stay healthy

• State announces start of LIHEAP Winter Energy Assistance Program
  Application period open for seniors, people with disabilities

• New app puts power to help save lives in hands of blood donors
  New Red Cross Blood Donor App offers features that make it simple, convenient and even more rewarding to give blood