Friday, Sept., 19

• Hundred-year-old catalogue mail order houses, still in our midst
  Cow head on Route 121 barn marks one home location

• Culver's of Lincoln a regional finalist in the Culver's Crew Challenge
  Nationwide competition recognizes outstanding restaurant teams

• Katie Lynn is the Zion Lutheran Student-of-the-month

• HSLC launches new online fundraiser
  "United Fur-Ever" tee-shirts available on Booster.com

• Health Department announces Influenza (Flu) vaccine available

• First West Nile Virus related deaths reported in Illinois
  Cooler temperatures do not mean we’re out of the woods yet

• IEMA Joins NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Initiative
  Recognizes agency’s commitment to improving preparedness for extreme weather, water and climate events

Thursday, Sept., 18

• Right in the middle of it all....
  Springfield firm leverages Lincoln's unique location
  Capitol Strategies to open business in downtown Lincoln

• Local Contractor puts down roots at home - slideshow

• Company seeking medicinal cannabis production license secures last local approval

• County seats new board member; Makes room for Development Partnership; Approves draft of budget

• Art therapists pedal into town and bring out meaning

• Album

• Humane Society to host pet blessing October 4
  Will also dedicate the new Pet Cemetery Gazebo and Scatter Garden

• Former Mt. Pulaskian was personal friend and right-hand artist with Walt Disney

• FSA BULLETIN
  RMA closing date for fall crops in Illinois September 30

• Column
  Biting Insects and Pumpkin Time
  By John Fulton

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