Monday, January 17, 2022
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Monday, January 17
Logan County Board considers covid policy
Logan County Board COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard Policy - Pdf
Lincoln College set to hold virtual King/Kinzie Breakfast January 17
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
Changes in ownership, new businesses and notable accomplishments as community moves forward in 2021
Local government, citizens and a well known organization make strides to improve our community
Spring Clean-up Day makes a big difference in our community
Spring Clean-up Day - Volunteers prepare for a morning of cleaning up around town - slideshow
Spring Clean-up Day - Putting in the work and reaping the reward - slideshow
Logan County community comes together to celebrate Habitat for Humanity home number 25
HGTV celebrity appreciates the good in youth Workcamps
Young women learn tricks of the trade from celebrity expert - Album
Workcamp for Lincoln VIP tour
Part one – Coffee break at Guest House
Part two – VIP tour visits Emden
Part three – Tour guests enjoy meeting Karen E. Laine at a home in Lincoln
More from the Thursday VIP tour - slideshow
Mount Pulaski Courthouse welcomes new site manager Open House to be held Saturday, January 22nd
Reese McCuan named October Student of the Month at Lincoln Community High School
USDA Offers Expanded Conservation Program Options for Climate-Smart Agriculture in 2022
Illinois rail study wrapping up with virtual public hearing
2021 Light up a Life
COVID-19 ARCHIVES
Saturday, January 15
Land of Lincoln CEO hosts “A morning with young entrepreneurs”
Community Action announces departure of CEO Allison Rumler-Gomez
Some favorite top photos of 2021 - Album
Another group of favorite pictures from 2021 - Album
Local events return in 2021 (the first six months)
2021 OACF Easter Egg Hunt
An egg-cellent day for a run in the park - slideshow
Local children enjoy gathering eggs and special prizes - slideshow
ALMH Market gets a good start for the 2021 season
Shoppers flock to the market for opening day - slideshow
Vendors enjoy a good first day of the market - slideshow
First Third Friday event in Lincoln for 2021 brings out a huge crowd
Lots to do on Friday night at 3rd Fridays Downtown - slideshow
Vendors enjoy a busy night at 3rd Fridays Downtown - slideshow
2021 Route 66 Garage Sales
Route 66 Garage Sales off to a great start on Friday
Humane Society of Logan County - slideshow
Oasis Senior Center - slideshow
Postville Park Vendor Sale - slideshow
VFW Home Based Business sale - slideshow
Landmark Juneteenth celebrated in Logan County
Juneteenth celebrated in Lincoln - slideshow
A great day in the park with OACF all-free fun day
OACF Family Fun Day 2021 - slideshow
Lincoln-Logan Crime Stoppers taking applications for 2022 scholarship awards
Public Health Officials Announce 207,203 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week Updated data analysis – almost 90% currently hospitalized with COVID-19 are unvaccinated
Slim Randles' Home Country If you think you deserve one, you don’t get one
Managing Gnats on Houseplants By Melinda Myers
Snowmobilers urged to be safe on the trails this season International Snowmobile Safety Week is Jan. 15-23
Friday, January 14
Logan County Department of Public Health temporarily suspends all immunization clinics All other services remain available
Lincoln Landscape Waste Facility closed indefinitely effective Saturday
JANUARY 28 IHSA News & Announcements Archive IHSA Board Announces Sports Schedule For Remainder Of 2020-21
February 18 Taken from the 2021 Education Magazine How the return of sports brings a sense of normalcy to everyone and the benefit to the students by Teena Lower
Late and abbreviated 2020-21 spring basketball season still proves to be remarkable
2021-22 School year begins with plenty happening in local sports
June 18 Lincoln Junior High Ball Diamond gets major renovation
August 16 Lincoln Junior High School celebrates grand opening of the first turf baseball field in Logan County
The first day of play at the new Ralph Gale Field - slideshow
Secretary of State Departments and Driver Services Facilities to Remain Closed an Additional Week due to Continued High Numbers of COVID-19 Cases Statewide – Reopening Jan. 24 Online services remain open
Thursday, January 13
Lincoln College’s LCTV Nominated as Best College/University Television Station in the United States
Logan County lives up to its reputation of helping others in 2021
Community comes together for local veteran home
April 26 Community celebrates first tiny home for veterans with a signing event and groundbreaking
Two by Fours for Hope signing event - slideshow
Two by Fours for Hope tiny home groundbreaking - slideshow
April 29 Central Illinois Veterans Commission and Tiny Home Project rapidly gaining momentum
Anonymous donors challenge the community to raise $30,000 for Veteran Tiny Home projects
July 24 First Tiny Home For an At-Risk Veteran under construction in Lincoln
July 26 Veteran tiny home goes from a slab to a house in one weekend
From 2X4's comes a new start - slideshow
Getting ready to raise the walls - slideshow
From a plan to reality - slideshow
From a house to a home - slideshow
August 2 Central Illinois Veteran Commission and 2X4’s of Hope celebrate first home built for a veteran in Logan County
A touching ceremony for Scott Jackson - slideshow
Scott Jackson enters his new home for the first time - slideshow
Blood donors urgently needed during National Blood Donor Month and throughout the winter
Memorial Health System COVID-19 Spreading at All-Time High in Symptom-Free People
Attorney General encourages Illinois residents to be cautious of pop-up Covid testing sites
University of Illinois Extension Feed the birds with DIY feeders
Wednesday, January 12
"Queen Caroline" looking forward to state competition this weekend
City of Lincoln deals with small yet significant issues throughout 2021
Mother Nature both kind and cruel in 2021
World War II veteran Harold Krusemark honored at 100th birthday ceremony
IDOC pauses intake from county jails for local prison facilities
Lincoln Community High School District 404 Notice of Regular Board of Education Meeting January 18, 2022 - Pdf
Tuesday, January 11
Logan County Planning and Zoning Committee discusses options for filling county zoning officer position
Lincoln City Council Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda - Pdf
Logan County Native Sally Turner accepts appointment to Illinois State Senate
City expresses concern over diminishing Enterprise Zone
Heartland students named to Phi Theta Kappa honor society Student from Middletown on the list
Logan County Engineer Brett Aukamp announces implementation of season weight limits on county highways effective January 20th
Know When to Go to the Emergency Department for COVID Concerns Emergency Physicians Clarify Whether to Manage COVID at Home or Seek Emergency Care
Monday, January 10
Logan County improving parks and public opportunities for fitness
Logan County ends the year in good financial shape
City of Lincoln permits e-scooters and golf carts
Two Recent Grants Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Logan County
Heartland Community College names Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services
Illinois Department of Public Health Adopts CDC Recommendations for Booster Doses for Ages 12-15
Saturday, January 8
Lincoln College Appoints Bradley to Provost Dr. Donna Bradley serves as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Communities, churches and an organization celebrate anniversaries
City of Lincoln lends support to the restoration of Allen Chapel Church
Logan County Clerk Theresa Moore Local County Election Candidate packets to be available January 13th
Daniel Phillips December Senior of the Month at Mount Pulaski High School
Slim Randles' Home Country It ain't been "firsted" yet
Start Seeds Outdoors with Winter Sowing By Melinda Myers
Public Health Officials Announce 201,428 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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