Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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Thursday, September 25
Mt. Pulaski CUSD #23 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 School Board Meeting Agenda - PDF
CareerSpark: Inspiring minds and shaping futures in Logan County returns October 17th
Fall Farm Day blends tradition, new attractions, and community spirit
Fall Farm Day at Gail's Pumpkin Patch Part 1 - Slideshow
Fall Farm Day at Gail's Pumpkin Patch Part 2 - Slideshow
Lincoln Woman’s Club hosts domestic violence awareness expo
Lincoln Rotary Club plans "Scoops for Scholarships" fundraiser on Sep. 24
Lincoln Park District plans Fall Open House for September 27
Local Sports
Stags dispose of Cardinals quickly
2025 Fall Home Improvement
Tuesday, September 23
Lincoln City Council Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda - PDF
Crosscut competition brings tradition, family, and friendly rivalry to the Railsplitting Festival
Crosscut Saw Competition Part 1 - Slideshow
Crosscut Saw Competition Part 2 - Slideshow
Amateur railsplitting contest showcases tradition and endurance at festival
Amateur railsplitting contest - Slideshow
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival Community Church Service
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival Community Church Service - Slideshow
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival Community Church Service Part 1 - Video
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival Community Church Service Part 2 - Video
Sunday morning walkabout the Railsplitting Festival - Slideshow
Railsplitting Festival tomahawk throwing contest
Railsplitting Festival tomahawk throwing contest Part 1 - Slidehow
Railsplitting Festival tomahawk throwing contest Part 2 - Slidehow
Railsplitting Festival tomahawk throwing contest Part 3 - Slidehow
Railsplitting Festival tomahawk throwing contest Part 4 - Slidehow
Railsplitting Festival corn shelling contest
Railsplitting Festival corn shelling contest - Slideshow
Railsplitting Festival water boil contest
Railsplitting Festival water boil contest Part 1- Slideshow
Railsplitting Festival water boil contest Part 2 - Slideshow
Nine youth compete in the Sunday afternoon Junior Rail Split contest
Railsplitting Festival junior rail split contest Part 1 - Slideshow
Railsplitting Festival junior rail split contest Part 2 - Slideshow
Railsplitting Festival junior rail split contest Part 3 - Slideshow
Railsplitting Festival junior rail split contest - Video
2025 Railplitter Festival concludes with christening of the city and the Professional Rail Split
Ralisplitting Fesitval professional rail split contest Part 1 - Slideshow
Ralisplitting Fesitval professional rail split contest Part 2 - Slideshow
Ralisplitting Fesitval professional rail split contest Part 3 - Slideshow
Ralisplitting Fesitval professional rail split contest - Video
Railsplitting Festival - Lincoln Christening - Video
Logan County Board September Regular Board Meeting
Logan County Board Solar and wind: A controversial combination
Monday, September 22
Community Association of Mt. Pulaski announces Trunk or Treat event
Fitz-a-Palooza, Colorectal Cancer research fundraiser, to take place first weekend in October
2025 Railsplitter Festival Kicks off with a ribbon cutting
2025 Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival Ribbon Cut Ceremony - Video
Saturday morning walkabout the Railspitting Festival - Slideshow
Railsplitting Festival Vendor Market at the VFW - Slideshow
Abraham Lincoln Railsplitting Festival women’s firewood split and team railsplit
Saturday, September 20
2025 Lincoln Homecoming Parade
The view from Kickapoo Street Part 1 - Slideshow
The view from Kickapoo Street Part 2 - Slideshow
The view from Kickapoo Street Part 3 - Slideshow
The view from Kickapoo Street Part 4 - Slideshow
The view from Kickapoo Street Part 5 - Slideshow
The view from Kickapoo Street Part 6 - Slideshow
The view from McLean Street Part 1 - Slideshow
The view from McLean Street Part 2 - Slideshow
The view from McLean Street Part 3 - Slideshow
Walk the parade with LDN Part 1 - Slideshow
Walk the parade with LDN Part 2 - Slideshow
Walk the parade with LDN Part 3 - Slideshow
Walk the parade with LDN Part 4 - Slideshow
Walk the parade with LDN Part 5 - Slideshow
2025 LCHS Homecoming assembly
2025 LCHS Homecoming assembly Part 1 - Slideshow
2025 LCHS Homecoming assembly Part 2 - Slideshow
2025 LCHS Homecoming assembly Part 3 - Slideshow
Lincoln Railsplitters’ 1975 Team gathers for 50th reunion
Saturday Business Spotlight: Logan Lanes
Slim Randles' Home Country Give us a twirl there, cowboy
Gardening with Melinda Myers Add a Fall Display to Your Garden, Front Steps or Balcony
Local Sports High School Football
U-High spoils Railers’ homecoming with 47-0 win over Lincoln
LCHS sports photos from the week
LCHS Volleyball Tuesday ,September 16th JV & Varsity vs Lanphier - Part 1
LCHS Volleyball Tuesday ,September 16th JV & Varsity vs Lanphier - Part 2
LCHS Volleyball Tuesday, September 16th LCHS Freshmen vs. Lanphier
Friday, September 19
Lincoln Community Theatre will host live music and dancing featuring River Valley Big Band
Conner French name Mt. Pulaski High School September Senior of the Month
"Fall in love with Lincoln Retail Therapy" event Saturday, September 27th
U of I Extension Drought is intensifying across Illinois
Lincoln City Council Council approves solar array, pavilion funding, and rail festival plans
Roaming Reporter What's your favorite part of LCHS Homecoming week?
Volleyball
Stags split with Jacksonville Routt
Mount Pulaski sweeps Delavan
U-High defeats Lincoln
Thursday, September 18
Landscape Waste Facility Upcoming Closures
Open Mic on a Mission September 18 Musician tips to benefit the 2025 Logan Country Veterans Celebration
2025 City of Lincoln Resurfacing Project
The Room at 103 in New Holland offers catering and room rental
Local workforce graduates to celebrate career readiness on September 29
Hartsburg-Emden wins over Athens in three
West Lincoln Broadwell wins Regional Championship
Wednesday, September 17
Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival hosts the "Anything With Wheels" Car Show
Anything With Wheels Car Show - Slideshow
Senator Sally Turner named 2025 Legislator of the Year by the Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions
New Salem site manager Trevor Thompson speaks at the September LCGHS meeting
Logan County Catholic Community seeking donations for Annual Fall Coat Drive
Lincoln Park District to host Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife Wednesday, October 1
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