Daily headlines
March 2009
Lake
Fork auction: A community pulls together
Biscuits and
hot chocolate ward off chill
Semi overturns near milepost 134 on I-55
No
injuries reported
Logan County Health Fair goes green
Recycling
and proper disposal of unwanted medicine available
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs salutes women veterans
Christian Child Care, Jaycees, Community
Action Partnership, local blood drives, Blades Nail and Hair
Salon, and Lincoln Rotary in the Close Up
By Mike Fak
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Logan Lanes: Split 'n' Gutter League
AP news
Personality of
the Week
Charlene Bowers: She's looking out for her
neighbors' good health
Public invited to fire truck dedication Saturday
A Sunday in black and white (pictorial)
A weekend for the dogs: Chihuahuas, that is (pictorial)
Recall information
Police reports
Snow, weeds
and nuisance fruit
By John Fulton
Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios
AP news
Lincoln soldier binds crew and community
Knights of Columbus treasure
crew's gift from Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Jim Rehmann visits Washington-Monroe's fifth-grade class yesterday (pictorial)
NACS recognizes LCCS' Randal H. Storm with Aspen Award
Public Health Week April 6-12
Illinois Senate week in review
Civil War 'tableau vivant' at presidential museum
Marriages
Dissolutions
Hartem FFA Star and Proficiency Award winners
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: Laws of levity
Home Country: Dreams sail on
AP news
New ALMH
design tailored to meet current and future patient needs
'Critical access' hospital plans released
County: Property tax bills expected to be delayed
Deputy coroners complete training
Quinn says historic sites to reopen by June 30
$1.5 billion for potholes, resurfacing Ill roads
Lake Fork biscuit bakers, food drive at
health fair, weather spotters class, Hunting Heritage Super Fund
Banquet and Lincoln College bachelor's degree program in the
Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Hartsburg-Emden FFA has etiquette dinner
AP news
Community Action looks for public input on stimulus planning
Jazz featured at Lincoln College on April 3
Ex-Gov. Blagojevich cries foul on airwaves
Despite budget crisis, Ill. agency approved raises
Illinois medical marijuana bill passes Senate Public Health Committee 6-3
Police reports
Priorities
Red, White & True Mysteries: We set the record straight on some popular inventor myths
AP news
FBI takes over city finance investigation
City: Money matters top
discussions
Budgeting
City Hall roof and other building needs; Sysco and Wal-Mart
infrastructure sales tax rebates; additional development
agreements for Castle Manor, ALMH in works, with potential for a
3rd development
Fed stimulus funds will expand CAP weatherization program by 400%
Illinois
Feb. unemployment hits 8.6%
Largest monthly increase in 33 years
More info on health fairs:
Children's Health Fair
Community Health Fair
Lincoln Circuit Ride calendar set
Higgins inquest
Hartsburg-Emden FFA meats team competes
Support group discusses helping children cope with divorce
Book Look: 'Pro Tactics: The Fishing Boat'
Laura on Life: Woman's work
Logan Lanes:
Logan Lassies
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
ALMH rehab equipment featured on NBC's 'ER'
Slight chance for severe weather Tuesday afternoon and early evening
Bomke highlights governor's proposed tax increases
Farmers markets prepare for 2009 season
Seasonal weight limits on Logan County highways
Quilters, San Jose
United Methodist Church, Lady Railer softball, Knights of
Columbus and LCC's 'Godspell' in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
2nd dairy 'webinar' set
Weekly Outlook: Soybean prices
This week's "Viewpoint' guest
Christ in the Passover
Laura on Life: 30 years of progress
HOPE April schedule
Mount Pulaski goes for state championship tonight
Koning wraps up great season
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split 'n' Gutter League
AP news
Habitat breaks ground on Mount Pulaski home
Personality of
the Week
John Sutton: Skilled craftsman focuses on community
Cold water, warm hearts: Polar Plunge brings in $25,000 (pictorial 1)
Cold water, warm hearts: Polar Plunge brings in $25,000 (pictorial 2)
Recall information
Police reports
By John Fulton
AP news
Local community banks performing well amidst big bank failures
10-year-old Lincoln youngster eyes state wrestling championship -- in sports
Master's in bioenergy now available at U of I
President inspects Eaton hybrid electric truck
Marriages
Dissolutions
Purebred dairy calf sale
YMCA notes
Home Country: Spring catalogs grow ideas
AP news
Want to add a personal touch to a gift? It's in the bag
Lincoln College opening new Center for Adult Learning in Normal on April 7
Washington-Monroe School celebrates Winter Fantasy-Brazil (pictorial)
Ill. gov. faces 'greatest crisis of modern times'
Durbin meets with panel, prosecutor about Burris
Verle Auxier,
Kiwanis, West Lincoln-Broadwell PTO, The Cell, LCHS speech team
dinner, Lucky Six winners and Rotary baseball tickets make the
Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Mount Pulaski community calendar for April
HOPE schedule change
Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios
AP news
Chamber's 10th annual Ag Day Breakfast scholarship winners
County
to switch health insurance provider
(Originally posted Wednesday afternoon)
Community Action Partnership announces that funds are still available for LIHEAP assistance
Quinn's new budget: Illinois faces 'greatest crisis of modern times'
Bomke: Disappointed taxes before reforms in governor's budget address
Health department offers free information on diabetes
4 county water companies get high marks for fluoridation
Police reports
Red, White & True Mysteries: Everyone knows the man who invented 'Chum Magic'
AP news
County to switch health insurance provider
LCHS presents contest play and group interpretation Thursday
Quinn considering higher taxes, fees to balance Ill. budget but also stresses tax breaks
Caterpillar lays off 2,454 workers in 3 states, including Illinois
IDOA salutes Illinois women farmers
U of I Extension's 'distance diagnosis'
Support group to discuss divorce and finances
Oasis notes
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Logan Lassies
Tuesday Super Trios
Mayfield's
Mutterings: Illini adventure moves on to the NCAA tournament
By Jeff
Mayfield
AP news
Important announcements: Possible power outages today; siren and EAS tests canceled
Council approves new street to new hospital; city will not pay for resident's sewer shut-off valve; truck will be purchased through state program; committee approves support letter for tired prison workers; and other matters
Area smokers get a jolt
Cigarettes go up as much as $1 per pack and more increases
coming
Memorial Health System honored as an Employer of Choice
Safe ride for St. Patrick's Day offered
Lincoln
Junior Woman’s Club, WLNX, LCHS Baseball Boosters,
Chester-East Lincoln, Habitat for Humanity, Logan Lanes
and the LCHS Music Dept. all make Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Spring lawn seedings
By John Fulton
Weekly Outlook: Corn consumption
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
80th birthday for Lillian Heimgartner
Rachel West Kramer in concert
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split 'n' Gutter League
AP news
Personality of
the Week
Banker Steve Aughenbaugh: good with more than numbers
Tuesday morning siren test
Illinois budget: Plenty of problems, few solutions
Eaton assists truck fleet owners in applying for government diesel hybrid grants
Burris gets cold reception at St. Pat's parade
Recall information
Police reports
'Homebuyer's University' Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios
Lynx coach Whiteman: Teamwork and preparation lead to success
AP news
Still spring training, but there's
a winner already
All sports better for fans
Bomke: Pleased gov. to keep IDOT office in Springfield
Gov. Quinn says some Illinoisans will pay higher taxes
State law enforcement warns motorists not to drink and drive on St. Patty's Day
(No marriages)
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: A check equals a cookie
Home Country (column)
Season ends for Railers with 49-45 loss to Centennial
Illinois overcomes loss of Frazier
-- knocks out Michigan
Illinois moves to semis for
11th time in 12 years
Mayfield's Mutterings:
The Big Ten tournament: sights and sounds
AP news
County eyes April 27 for big 10-year plan
Brainstorming CEDS projects to begin
Authorities wrapping up paperwork on December’s high-speed police chase
More state money wanted for Olympic bid
Gov. says Pontiac prison stays open
Gov. Quinn addresses Ill. Assoc. of
Community Action Agencies
Signs executive order to help
ensure all Illinois citizens have access to affordable energy
services
Christian Village,
LC Genealogical and Historical Society, Lincoln College, YMCA,
Ag Day Breakfast and square dancing in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies
Big Ten tournament notes
By Greg Taylor
AP news
Oasis to celebrate 25th anniversary
City briefs: Police and firemen recognized for swift actions in ER; children at risk from drivers around Northwest School; road repairs and stimulus funds; CEDS; and more
'Go Green' theme at 24th annual Community Health Fair
Gov. says Pontiac prison stays open
Ill. unemployment jumps to 7.9
pct.
12th consecutive month for job
losses
Gov. Quinn considers 2-tiered pension system
Police reports
Red, White & True Mysteries: Ben's very famous initials can be misleading
Railers dispatch MacArthur; Sweet 16 showdown with No. 1 Centennial on Friday
And then there were 16
Railer ticket information
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
City briefs: Police and firemen recognized for swift actions in ER; children at risk from drivers around Northwest School; road repairs and stimulus funds; CEDS; and more
Council hears details of 2 sewer and drainage projects and possible stimulus funding
Lincoln College offers Understanding Special Education course
Lincoln man sentenced to 30 years on abuse charges
Matt Cusey ALMH employee of the month
Bomke passes open primary bill out of committee
Ill. Veterans' Affairs asks taxpayers to share their refunds with Illinois' veterans
Experts address sow housing
New relationships and single sexuality are divorce group's topics
Oasis notes
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Regional Cancer Partnership of
Illinois raising awareness, offering free testing kits
State sectional results -- and then there were 24
Logan Lanes: Split 'n' Gutter League
LC Lynx beat ICC in region championship 58-46, move on to nationals
AP news
Lincoln Heritage Museum seeks volunteers
Mount Pulaski museum a treasure trove of local content
Gov. Quinn proclaims March 24 as Illinois Museum Day
Ill. seeks stimulus funds for high-speed rail
Severe weather possible Tuesday
Crime Stoppers,
First Baptist Church, Beason Fire and Rescue, Mount Pulaski
American Legion, Lincoln First United Methodist Church and
Humane Society make Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Fruit tree spray schedule and adult
Japanese beetle control
By John
Fulton
Weekly Outlook: USDA reports
Koning advances to wrestling state finals
Logan Lanes: American Bowling League
AP news
Personality of the Week
Jim Ash:
the voice of Logan County for 3 decades
Breaking news: Police arrest hit-and-run driver from Dec. 30 accident
Wildflower nature walks on Elkhart Hill
New designs ... coming soon to pennies near you!
Recall information
Police reports
January and February food inspection scores
Railer ticket information for Wednesday's sectional game
Pair of weekend wins put LC Lynx in Region 24 championship game
Lincoln College swimming and diving places 2nd at NJCAA National Championships
AP news
Wind advisory until 9 p.m. Sunday
106th Aviation Regiment returns from Kosovo
Includes two
soldiers from Logan County
March designated as National Eye Donor Month
Logan man gives 'gift of sight'
Zion Lutheran School celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week (pictorial)
Bomke bill helps returning veterans
Sen. Brady: State budget should cut spending, not increase taxes
Lincoln Christian College receives distinguished honor
AP source: Prosecutor seeking FBI tapes of Burris
Marriages
Dissolutions
MS support group meets Monday at 7 p.m.
A review: 'Columbinus' at Lincoln College a profound and intense look at the high school experience
YMCA notes
Letters:
Now you see it, now you don't
Thanks to local vendors for protecting
teens from tobacco and alcohol
Big Tobacco still
luring youth
Thanks to local businesses for contributing to Looking for Lincoln
Laura on Life: Flu-hoo
Home Country (column)
Railers take regional with 53-40 win over Bloomington
Railer ticket information for Wednesday's sectional game
Regional bracket results
AP news
24th annual Community Health Fair less than a month away
Severe weather possible on Sunday
Chamber seeks members' input with survey
Lincoln Christian College to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Webb Lectureship
Day care training, Zonta, sheriff's
scholarship, Grace Sheley, Tori Hoban and Lincoln Christian
Church hit the Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Seeing things
Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios
AP news
Business incubator gaining momentum
Entrepreneurs already showing interest
Local United Way can use help
Quinn speaks at national Main Street conference in Chicago
State to hire recent college grads to help future college students
Red, White & True Mysteries: Despised producer creates TV idol
Logan Lanes:
Logan Lassies
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Logan County reviews road projects and uses for stimulus allotment
Allotment too
short for Fifth Street Road project
Downtown location gets a triple-A from new remodeling business
Special announcement: Lincoln Inn reopens
2008 figures on county crop yields
Not too late to take the plunge
March 21 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge still open for
volunteers
Police reports
Divorce seminar answers tough questions
Book Look: 'How to Heal a Broken Wing'
Railer defense shuts down U-High 49-28
IHSA Tuesday results
LCC Preachers picked for NCCAA national tournament
AP news
City: Police department restructure approved; federal funds to help secure City Hall; and more city business
ALMH employees receive recognition from American Heart Association
Hope for transportation continues for Logan, Mason and Menard
HOPE Mobile to offer colorectal screening tests
This is
Severe Weather Preparedness
Week
2009 severe weather fact sheet
Kick-a-Thon, LJHS band kudos, Humane
Society, Mount Pulaski American Legion and First Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Spring pruning
By John Fulton
Weekly Outlook: Hog profits
Library notes
A service of prayer for healing
Monday's results from games within the Decatur Sectional
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split 'n' Gutter League
AP news
Personality of the Week
Paul Gleason: a man with many hats ... all
tied to our history
Sen. Brady announces run for governor today
This is Severe Weather Preparedness
Week
Be ready
when severe storms and flooding strike
Police reports
Ted Michalsen ordained at St. John Church
Youth wrestling results
LC Lynx take conference, No. 1 seed in regional
Lincoln College wrestling
AP news