Saturday, September 8

• Kickapoo Creek Park: The big 'Hollow Tree' gets life saving trim

• Big hollow tree gets big ole' haircut! - slideshow

• Lincolnite to compete in Senior Olympics

• Lincoln Police and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital host drug take back day September 29th
  Lunch courtesy of D.A.R.E. from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Win a $100 Wal-Mart gift card

• Lincoln College sees surge in local students
  Commuter students up nearly 50 percent

• First Phlebotomy Technician class at Heartland’s Lincoln Center sees success

• Governor declares 2018 harvest emergency
  Declaration enables crop haulers to seek free IDOT permits to exceed legal maximum gross vehicle and gross axle weight limits

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  I think it's time to feed the dog, Boss

• Create a Healthy Foundation for Fall Plantings
  By Melinda Myers

Friday, September 7

• Lincoln Police seek suspect in home invasion attempt and criminal damage to property

• Chris Coyne State Farm celebrates new office location with a ribbon cut

• Logan County Arts September show to feature prints by 20th century photographer H.C. Tibbitts
  A study in Americana recorded in the early 1900’s on glass negatives

• Copper Creek and Logan VAC join together for 9/11 observance ceremony and flagpole dedication

• Logan County 4-H Alumni to host chalk couture fundraiser
  Pre-registration required by September 19th

• Another Social Security scam circulating in central Illinois

• Helping children learn about Lincoln
  Winnick Field Trip Initiative helps schools pay for visiting Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
  Application deadline set for October 15th

• Rauner proclaims September Preparedness Month in Illinois
  Cites importance of simple planning, lifesaving skills to ready for unexpected