Monday, May 11

• Gusty Winds and Dense Smoke make Sunday morning blaze difficult for local firefighters - Album

• Logan County’s Plan to Reduce Severe Weather Damages Ready for Public Review

• Heartland Community College hires Esports Head Coach for Fall 2020

Class of 2020

• Two named as Heartland Distinguished Alumni

Graduate Lists

• Chester-East Lincoln Eighth Grade Graduates

• Lincoln College Class of 2020 - Pdf
   

• Heartland Community College, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Finance Committee Agenda - Pdf
  Meeting held via teleconference online

• University of Illinois Extension Webinars
  Get answers to pressing commercial ag questions

COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER!

• Pet birthday leads to a big donation for the Humane Society of Logan County

• Moksha: A message from Marcia
  Sleep and Healthy Living

• Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes

Something to do while staying at home:

For all our stay at home parent/teachers and students you can take a great field trip to a local museum right in front of your computer. View the three part field trips of the Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College. Hosted by Anne Moseley and Ron Keller.

• Lincoln Heritage Museum part one - Link

• Lincoln Heritage Museum part two - Link

• Lincoln Heritage Museum part three - Link

COVID-19 RELATED NEWS
NEW TODAY

LOCAL IMPACT

• Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
  No report received over the weekend

• Illinois American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Provide over $58,000 in Local COVID-19 Relief Donations

STATE & FEDERAL NEWS

• Saturday, May 9, 2020
  Public Health Officials Announce 2,325 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Sunday, May 10, 2020
  Public Health Officials Announce 1,656 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, May 9

• Lincoln woman found deceased in Thursday morning house fire

• Lincoln College offering Career Services to Job-Seekers
  Free Resources Available Despite Campus Closure

Class of 2020

• Heartland Community College Commencement set for virtual viewing on May 15

Graduate Lists

• Hartsburg Emden High School Class of 2020

• New Holland-Middletown Eighth Grade Graduates
   

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  Papaya - There’s glory in that

• LaHood named to China Task Force

• Illinois DCFS thanks foster parents during Foster Parent Appreciation Month

COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER!

• Pet birthday leads to a big donation for the Humane Society of Logan County

• Moksha: A message from Marcia
  Sleep and Healthy Living

• Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes

Something to do while staying at home:

Sunday is Mother's Day and it can still be a very special day for mom in spite of the stay at home orders. Instead of taking her out to lunch guys, get in the kitchen with the kiddos and make her a special brunch/breakfast. Here are easy, kid friendly recipes to choose from.

• Red Berry Smoothies - Link

• Cheese N Bacon Pull Aparts - Link

• Breakfast Wraps - Link

• Breakfast Casserole - Link

• Grandma Ciolkosz’s Pancakes - Link

• Peach Fruit Dip to serve with your choice of fresh fruits - Link

COVID-19 RELATED NEWS
NEW TODAY

LOCAL IMPACT

• Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
  Friday, May 9, 2020 Update
  425 tested - 390 negative - 26 pending results
  NINE positive - FIVE recovered
  ONE new case on Friday - 50 yr old female recovering at home

• Mount Pulaski Economic Development and Planning Board set for round two of COVID-19 relief funding for local businesses

• Illinois American Water recommends building operators and schools to flush pipes to maintain water quality
  Company remains committed to delivering safe, reliable service

STATE & FEDERAL NEWS

• Public Health Officials Announce 2,887 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Guidance on correct use of masks promoted by HSHS Illinois, Memorial Health System, SIU Medicine, Springfield Clinic

• Respiratory Clinic Operated by Decatur Memorial Hospital Closes

Friday, May 8

Class of 2020

• Illinois Central School, Mason City Class of 2020

• West Lincoln-Broadwell Eighth Grade Graduates
  With photos
   

• Notice of Public Meeting
  Chester-East Lincoln CUSD 61
  Topic: 2020-21 Special Education home school program

• Notice of Public Meeting
  Hartsburg-Emden 21
  Topic: 2020-21 Special Education home school program

• IDOC Hosts Virtual Ceremony to Recognize Past and Present Heroes

COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER!

• Moksha: A message from Marcia
  Sleep and Healthy Living

• Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes

Something to do while staying at home:

We know this has gone on for WEEKS now. Our little ones especially may have become restless and need a little help to stay at their best. Try creating a Reward Chart for each one. Customize it with chores they can do, homework goals, and acts of kindness they show to one another. Then, give them a reward to work toward with their good behavior and helping around the house.

• Here are some tips from Psychology Today - Link

• Look here for a variety of FREE printable and customizable charts - Link

COVID-19 RELATED NEWS
NEW TODAY

LOCAL IMPACT

• Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
  Thursday, May 7, 2020 update
  409 tested - 377 negative - 24 pending results
  EIGHT positive - FIVE recovered
  ONE new positive at Logan Correctional Center

• Memorial Health System To Resume Many Surgeries, Medical Visits Delayed By COVID-19 Pandemic

Cancellation Notices

• Due to COVID-19 the Middletown Alumni Association has cancelled the July 11, 2020 banquet. Share this information with others who have attended Middletown High School.

• Lincoln Area Music Society has canceled its summer concert schedule normally held in June and July

STATE & FEDERAL NEWS

• Public Health Officials Announce 2,641 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• IDES Processed More Than One Million Unemployment Claims Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic
  Initial Claims Continuing to Slow as Department Prepares for PUA to Go Live

• Statement from Todd Maisch, President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Report of one Million Illinoisans Out of Work

• Illinois Department of Human Services and Department of Aging share resources for older adults at risk during social isolation
  Resources Shared as Part of Mental Health Month and National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2020

• Federal Trade Commission sends 45 letters warning marketers to stop making unsupported claims that their products and therapies can effectively prevent or treat COVID-19
  New “treatments” targeted include herbal, homeopathic, and music therapies

Thursday, May 7

• Illinois Prairie Foundation Awards $1,800 to United Way of Logan County to Begin Dolly Parton Imagination Library

• Class of 2020

  • Millikin University to host Virtual Graduate Celebration May 17

• Lincoln College Students Inducted Into Sigma Beta Delta
  International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration

• Phi Epsilon Kappa Held First Induction Ceremony
  Lincoln College’s New Professional Fraternity Inducts Sixteen Members

• CLEAR30 the first USDA program to offer 30-year Signup
  CLEAR30 the first USDA program to offer 30-year Signup

• State Fire Marshal Highlights Arson Awareness Week 2020
  Arson is the second leading cause of fire-deaths yearly in the U.S.

COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER!

• An update from St. Clara's Rehab and Senior Care

• Moksha: A message from Marcia
  Sleep and Healthy Living

• Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes

COVID-19 RELATED NEWS
NEW TODAY

LOCAL IMPACT

• Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
  399 tested - 376 negative - 16 pending results
  SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Wednesday, May 6, 2020

STATE & FEDERAL NEWS

• Public Health Officials Announce 2,270 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• National PTA to Fund $1.5M to PTAs Across the Country to Support School Communities During COVID-19 Crisis
  PTA’s corporate sponsors rally to aid association and families and schools with grant redirection, funding and resources