In 2015, several new businesses opened in Lincoln and Logan County. Some came to the area boldly, and some came quietly setting up shop and beginning a new chapter in their careers. One such quiet arrival was the office of Central Illinois Insurance and Financial Services. The business is owned and operated by Steve Shoemaker of Lincoln. While the agency is new to Lincoln, it is a well-established firm, first opening and running for several years in Bloomington. Shoemaker recently said he had long wanted to be able to bring the business to his town, and shopped around for quite some time for the right location before finding space at 519 Pulaski Street this past July. Shoemaker is an independent Insurance Agent with a wide variety of services at his disposal. He specializes in working with Medicare Supplemental Insurance and drug plans, along with offerings of long-term care insurance and other services geared to meet the needs of people approaching or in retirement.

Photo provided by Steve Shoemaker      (Click on image for larger version)

The Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society recently announced that this year's commemorative ornament is now available for sale. This year the ornament features the Knapp, Chestnut, Becker Library and Museum in Middletown. The two-story brick building was built in 1833 and is the oldest structure in Logan County. The ornaments are available for sale at the LCGHS, MKS Jewelers, and Serendipity Stitches in Lincoln.

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Brandon Huff scored six of his 10 points in the fourth quarter Tuesday night as the Mount Pulaski Hilltoppers swept the Greenview Bulldogs.

Photo by Teena Lowery      
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