On Saturday, April 30th, 66 Lincoln College students were honored during an induction ceremony for the Lincoln College Chapter of the Sigma Alpha Pi, National Society of Leadership and success.

Congratulations to all of these fine young men and women.

Read more in today's edition of Lincoln Daily News.

Photo by Lauren Grenlund       [Click on image for larger version]

It takes a lot of concentration to successfully run an obstacle course with a bicycle. It becomes even more complicated when the wind whips and temperatures require your winter coat. However, this little lady as one of the smallest bikers at the event did a very good job on Sunday as she participated in the annual Bike Rodeo in Lincoln.

The rodeo this year was held in the parking lot of Lincoln Center on the campus of Lincoln College.

Photo by Nila Smith       [Click on image for larger version]

At noon on Thursday, a group of folks gathered in the rotunda of the Logan County Courthouse in observance of the 71st annual National Day of Prayer.

Led by several local clergymen, the group offered up prayers for our country, our leaders and our community, seeking God's blessing and guidance in all things.

Photo by Karen Hargis       [Click on image for larger version]

Last weekend's Elkhart Spring Fling more or less got flung to the wayside by cold weather and high winds throughout the community. Even so, local merchants were not discouraged because they have a wonderful season ahead of them. The unique small shops in the town enjoy stops from guests traveling the iconic Route 66 throughout the summer and fall.

They also hope to attract shoppers as the stores in the town offer unique items that cannot be found in your local big box stores.

New for this season is the Elkhart Station, which features all Illinois-made products from eggs produced in Elkhart to a popular soda pop made in Lebanon, Illinois and much more; the store is a gem.

Elkhart station is located right next door to the Country Bumpkin, where Gillette Ransom and her staff will greet you with pleasure and share with you all the great items they feature in the little shop. The Country Bumpkin is also a Logan County Tourism Bureau-sponsored visitor center with information about many of the great attractions throughout the county.
 

Photo by Jan Youngquist       [Click on image for larger version]