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On Saturday, Keith and Vickie Hasprey surrounded by staff and representatives of the city of Lincoln prepared to snip th...
06/25/2024

On Saturday, Keith and Vickie Hasprey surrounded by staff and representatives of the city of Lincoln prepared to snip the ribbon on the grand re-opening of Logan Lanes.

The popular bowling alley in Lincoln was closed for about three weeks while some upgrading was being done inside. The upgrades included new Synthetic flooring on the lanes and new ball returns.

The alley is now open for regular summer hours.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/25/RIBBONCUT/RIBBONCUT062524_LOGANLANES.shtml

Photo by Nila Smith

Tammy Matson, a nurse tech and unit secretary at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the...
06/24/2024

Tammy Matson, a nurse tech and unit secretary at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for June.

Matson’s attention to detail and willingness to help others whenever needed are just two of many qualities noted by her colleagues. Beyond her normal duties as unit secretary, she prepares extra charts before going off shift, helps answer call lights and bed alarms when necessary and procures needed supplies.

“Tammy always has the best interest of patients as well as the staff who work with her,” wrote one of her nominators. “She has a strong work ethic and works diligently to keep things running smoothly. She truly is a valued member of the acute care team.”

Matson has worked for Lincoln Memorial Hospital since 2014.

Photo provided by Anne Davis

Downtown Lincoln Nashville Nights a huge success in spite of the heatLincoln’s second of three 3rd Fridays was held on t...
06/24/2024

Downtown Lincoln Nashville Nights a huge success in spite of the heat

Lincoln’s second of three 3rd Fridays was held on the Courthouse Square on the evening of Friday, June 21st. The theme: Nashville Nights. As with the usual array of vendors, live music was played in multiple locations around the square.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/24/NEWS/today_NASHVILLE.shtml

Recently, the Tri-county 4-H program hosted a fishing day for youth from Logan, Menard and Sangamon counties.At the end ...
06/22/2024

Recently, the Tri-county 4-H program hosted a fishing day for youth from Logan, Menard and Sangamon counties.

At the end of a fun day of fishing each of the kids were gifted tackle boxes for holding the fishing lures they will want to collect for future fishing expeditions.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/22/NEWS/today_FISHING.shtml

Photo by Stacie Skelton

On Thursday morning, Workcamp for Lincoln offered tours of three of the projects that teenagers from all over the countr...
06/22/2024

On Thursday morning, Workcamp for Lincoln offered tours of three of the projects that teenagers from all over the country have been working on in Lincoln and Logan County this past week.

The Lincoln project is part of the Mission Group Trips where that young people travel from various states to one location and spend the week doing home improvement and repair projects for homeowners who are unable to do such work or hire it done on their own.

This is the second time Mission Group Trips has hosted a workcamp in Lincoln, the first being in 2021.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/22/NEWS/today_WORKCAMP.shtml

Photo by Nila smith

Three Heartland Community College students will be demonstrating their hands-on job skills in national competition.Andy ...
06/21/2024

Three Heartland Community College students will be demonstrating their hands-on job skills in national competition.

Andy Irving, Tallon Short, and Nick Mock will represent Illinois at the SkillsUSA National Championship held in Georgia on June 24-28.

SkillsUSA competitors and their advisors: (L-R) Advisor Renee Collins, Nick Mock, Matthew Marciniak, Laney Hoeft, Lauren Saul, Tallon Short, Andy Irving, advisor Bre Evans.

Photo by Steve Fast

On Tuesday, six businesses in Atlanta shared a ribbon cut event in celebration of the recent revitalization of the 100 b...
06/21/2024

On Tuesday, six businesses in Atlanta shared a ribbon cut event in celebration of the recent revitalization of the 100 block of S.W. First Street. Four of the addresses are owned and have been completely renovated by Josh and Ashley Collins. The other two are owned by John and Mark Sherman and have also been renovated. Also, four of the businesses are relatively new to Atlanta, having all opened around the same time in late fall, 2023.

Learn about all six here:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/21/RIBBONCUT/RIBBONCUT062124_COLLINS.shtml

Photo by Nila Smith

On Thursday children took their places on the floor in the Lincoln Public Library Annex for the summer reading program T...
06/21/2024

On Thursday children took their places on the floor in the Lincoln Public Library Annex for the summer reading program Thursday morning entertainment. This week the featured performer was Blake Bailey of Blake’s Comedy Variety Show. This was a first-time appearance for Blake, and he was very well received by all the kids in attendance.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/21/NEWS/today_LPLREADING.shtml

Photos by Angela Reiners

Lincoln Public Library District

American Legion Logan Post 263 | Friday 6/21 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
06/20/2024

American Legion Logan Post 263 | Friday 6/21 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Sun Ag Tractor ShowOn Saturday “Grumpy” Jon Wibben and Mike and Chris Dahm were three of the folks who were there showin...
06/20/2024

Sun Ag Tractor Show

On Saturday “Grumpy” Jon Wibben and Mike and Chris Dahm were three of the folks who were there showing their tractors and or engines. Wibben had a trailer filled with old engines, and was happy to talk about how he became interested in this type of collecting. The Dahm’s were there with their Allis-Chalmers lawnmowers. It is reported that Mike has one tractor for each job he does for a total of five that do the work, and a sixth he has “jOn Saturday “Grumpy” Jon Wibben and Mike and Chris Dahm were three of the folks who were there showing their tractors and or engines. Wibben had a trailer filled with old engines, and was happy to talk about how he became interested in this type of collecting. The Dahm’s were there with their Allis-Chalmers lawnmowers. It is reported that Mike has one tractor for each job he does for a total of five that do the work, and a sixth he has “j for fun.”

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/20/NEWS/today_sunag.shtml

Photo by JA Hodgdon-Ruppel

Logan County Board approves funding for Hope on Fifth in two partsThe Logan County Board met on Tuesday, May 18th for th...
06/19/2024

Logan County Board approves funding for Hope on Fifth in two parts

The Logan County Board met on Tuesday, May 18th for the June voting session. This month the meeting was quite short with very few topics requiring extensive discussion before the vote.

Among the voting items on the agenda for the evening was a request for $100,000 for the Hope of Fifth project in Lincoln. On hand to witness the vote were Regional Housing and Supportive Services board members Don Gura, Lori Jackson, Patti Schonauer, Kim Turner, and Dea Welsh.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/19/NEWS/today_COUNTY.shtml

Photo via Hope on 5th Facebook

Lincoln Community Theatre is thrilled to present the John Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz musical Godspell.This exc...
06/19/2024

Lincoln Community Theatre is thrilled to present the John Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz musical Godspell.

This exciting musical is based on the book of Matthew and is filled with parables and the life of Christ. Tim Searby is directing the multi-generational show with musical assistance from Julie Kasa. This is a great night out for Life Groups, Youth Group activities or a night of high energy performance with your theatre loving friends. You will laugh and you will cry and you will leave the theatre rejoicing.

The show runs June 20-22 at 7:30 pm and June 23 at 2:00 pm. All performances are in the auditorium of Lincoln Community High School. Tickets are available at the door.

Photo provided by Tim Searby

At the Tuesday night voting session of the Logan County Board, members approved a motion for the expenses to be incurred...
06/19/2024

At the Tuesday night voting session of the Logan County Board, members approved a motion for the expenses to be incurred in removing the large steel I-beams and scaffolding from the Logan County Courthouse starting July 4th

Board member Jim Wessbecher said that the last time the scaffolding was scheduled to be removed the weather predictions of severe storms stopped the process. Currently he is hopeful that this time the weather will cooperate.

A large crane will be moved into town and the beams will be taken off the dome. If the weather forecast is not favorable, the crane will not come and the project will be delayed again.

Wessbecher was asked about the rent for the scaffolding and he said that the county stopped paying rent on the scaffolding as soon as the project was pronounced done. Therefore, it is not costing extra for the delays.

The board approved work starting on the 4th of July and running through July 7th, but Wessbecher said it could take less time if all goes well.

Photo by Nila Smith

As many people may already know, Logan Lanes in Lincoln was closed for about three weeks for some upgrades to the lanes,...
06/19/2024

As many people may already know, Logan Lanes in Lincoln was closed for about three weeks for some upgrades to the lanes, ball returns, and other areas. The upgrades are now complete and owners Keith and Vicky Hasprey are anxious to celebrate with the community, the re-opening of the popular location in town.

The community is invited to a ribbon cut and grand re-opening event on Saturday, June 22nd starting at noon.

Photo by Nila Smith

Lincoln Community Theatre
06/18/2024

Lincoln Community Theatre

While spending time with the Illinois Valley Parachute Club at the Logan County Airport, LDN reporter Matt Boutcher had ...
06/18/2024

While spending time with the Illinois Valley Parachute Club at the Logan County Airport, LDN reporter Matt Boutcher had the chance to take to the skies in the IVPC airplane. No, he did not jump out, but while he was there he took some really nice pictures of Logan County from a bird’s eye view.

Photo Slideshows:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/18/NEWS/061824IVPC001/14/index.html

http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/18/NEWS/061824IVPC002/5/index.html

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/18/Features/comm062524_IVPC.shtml

Photo By Matt Boutcher

Second Friday on the Courthouse Square in Mt. Pulaski featured a very unique and fun rodeo event geared specifically to ...
06/17/2024

Second Friday on the Courthouse Square in Mt. Pulaski featured a very unique and fun rodeo event geared specifically to children. The event featured among other activities, barrel racing with stick horses.

LDN will have additional coverage from the Friday evening event in a future edition of Lincoln Daily News.

Photo By JA Hodgdon-Ruppel

On Saturday morning, Lincoln City Clerk Peggy Bateman and Alderman Kevin Bateman stopped by Genie on the west side of L...
06/17/2024

On Saturday morning, Lincoln City Clerk Peggy Bateman and Alderman Kevin Bateman stopped by Genie on the west side of Lincoln to visit with Stephan and Rebecca Whitman. The Whitmans and fellow artist Bruce Greig are painting a new mural on the front of the building owned by Lucky Singh.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/Jun/17/NEWS/today_MURAL.shtml

Photo by Nila Smith

On Tuesday, June 18th at 9 a.m., the community is invited to join a collective of business owners on S.W. First Street i...
06/15/2024

On Tuesday, June 18th at 9 a.m., the community is invited to join a collective of business owners on S.W. First Street in Atlanta for a group ribbon cutting ceremony.

Please join Josh & Ashley Collins – Collins Roofing, Jeremy Hereford, Andres Sims, and Josh Collins – Cranked Garage, Justine Garey – Rural Roots Salon & Spa, Debbie Armstrong and Kelly Byrd – Artful Market, Vicky Shaffer – Vicky’s Boutique, and Mark Sherman – Sherman’s Curiosities as they celebrate their businesses and the restoration of the 100 block of S.W. First in Atlanta.

From the left: Justine Geary, Jeremy Hereford, Andrew Sims, Josh and Ashley Collins, Debbie Armstrong, Kelly Byrd, and Vicky Shaffer.

Photo by Nila Smith

On Thursday evening, Representative Bill Hauter (right) and Senator Sally Turner (left) were among those who spoke at a ...
06/15/2024

On Thursday evening, Representative Bill Hauter (right) and Senator Sally Turner (left) were among those who spoke at a rally on the lawn of the Logan County Courthouse prior to marching from the courthouse to Lincoln Junior High School were the advertised CoGFA Public Hearing would take place. The subject of the rally and the hearing was the future of Logan Correctional Center, a state run women’s prison in danger of being shut down.

At the hearing, Turner and Hauter were in one of several panels that came before the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. Also speaking on that same panel was Logan County Board Member Dale Nelson (third from right).

Read a thorough report of the public hearing, see video and additional photos in today’s edition of LincolnDailyNews.com

Photo by Matt Boutcher

Wayne Sheley will turn 100 years old on June 23rd. An open house will be held in his honor on Sunday, June 23rd from 2:0...
06/14/2024

Wayne Sheley will turn 100 years old on June 23rd. An open house will be held in his honor on Sunday, June 23rd from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 205 Pulaski St., Lincoln. No gifts please.

Photo provided by Amy Kuhlman

In spite of the warm temperatures, the Humane Society of Logan County saw a large turnout at their annual Route 66 Garag...
06/14/2024

In spite of the warm temperatures, the Humane Society of Logan County saw a large turnout at their annual Route 66 Garage Sale preview Night at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Once again this year, preview night game bargain hungry shoppers an opportunity to get a head start on the weekend of garage sales in Lincoln.

The yellow door barn at the south end of the fairgrounds was filled with great merchandise ready for grabbing. All the items in the sale have been donated to the HSLC and all the proceeds from the sale will go to support the work of the group as they strive to protect animals in their no-kill shelter in Lincoln, while hoping to find each one the perfect home.

Photo by Nila Smith

Thursday evening the Lincoln and Logan County community turned out in force to show its support for the Logan Correction...
06/14/2024

Thursday evening the Lincoln and Logan County community turned out in force to show its support for the Logan Correctional Center. The evening began with a rally and march starting at the Logan County Courthouse on the south side lawn. A few hundred people then marched, chanting “What do we want?” “Logan CC!” “Where do we want it?” “Logan County.” The march ended at Lincoln Junior High School in the 200 block of Broadway in Lincoln. At the junior high, the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability hosted a public hearing. The junior high gymnasium was filled with people there to show support and speak to state officials about the strong desire and need to keep Logan Correctional Center in Logan County.

LDN’s Matt Boutcher was there for the entire night and will bring a complete report in a future edition of Lincoln Daily News.

06/14/2024

Concerned citizens march in support of keeping Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, IL on Thursday, July 13.

Starting next week, the Lincoln and Logan County community will be invaded by several hundred teenagers. Workcamp for Li...
06/13/2024

Starting next week, the Lincoln and Logan County community will be invaded by several hundred teenagers. Workcamp for Lincoln is returning to the area for the second time and will include hundreds of kids with their leaders and chaperones working to improve homes in the community.

The program includes an application process where homeowners express their need as well as an inability to do the work on their own. The applications that are approved will be assigned a team of teens who will then perform those needed repairs or upgrades.

The last time the Workcamp for Lincoln was in town was 2021. The kids did projects from installing new doors, painting, building wheelchair ramps and much more.

Photo from LDN archives 2021

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Concerned citizens march in support of keeping Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, IL on Thursday, July 13.

American Giants Museum Ribbon Cut on Sunday, May 26th in Atlanta, IL
American Giants Museum Ribbon Cut on Sunday, May 26th in Atlanta, IL

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Waving Giant being unloaded at the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois

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Becca Heitzig talks State Championships and summer plans
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Kent Froebe discusses the value of the YMCA for his four children
Kent Froebe discusses the value of the YMCA for his four children

Lincoln Community High School senior and Gatorade Player of the Year in high school girls basketball, Kloe Froebe presented a $1,000 donation to the Lincoln YMCA. The donation was made possible by Gatorade and was a part of Froebe’s induction into Player of the Year status. Her father, Kent, discusses the value of the YMCA to his family. Read more: http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2024/May/08/NEWS/today_FROEBE.shtml #lincolndailynews #LDNIL #LincolnIllinois #LoganCountyIL #KloeFroebe #Gatorade #YMCA #PlayeroftheYear #LadyRailers #donation

Gatorade Player of the Year Kloe Froebe presents a $1000 check to Lincoln YMCA Chairman Gandenberger
Gatorade Player of the Year Kloe Froebe presents a $1000 check to Lincoln YMCA Chairman Gandenberger

Lincoln Community High School senior and Gatorade Player of the Year in high school girls basketball, Kloe Froebe presented a $1,000 donation to the Lincoln Area YMCA. The donation was made possible by Gatorade and was a part of Froebe’s induction into Player of the Year status. Read more: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGxTFWDMSXRzMmdRZBkQMVXPSWT #lincolndailynews #LDNIL #LincolnIllinois #LoganCountyIL #KloeFroebe #Gatorade #YMCA #PlayeroftheYear #LadyRailers #donation

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LDN's Teena Lowery interviews Tori Geriets, Taryn Stoltzenburg, Jenna Bowman and Piper Whiteman
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Downtown Lincoln Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Friday evening a large crowd of people gathered around the Logan County Courthouse Square in Lincoln to witness the annual lighting ceremony for the Winter Wonderland in Lincoln. This year there are approximately 140 trees outlining the courthouse lawn, all decorated beautifully. The trees will remain lit through the holiday season. Visitors are encouraged to stroll around the square and admire all the beautiful work.

Lady Railers game point
Lady Railers game point

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Lady Stags game point
Lady Stags game point

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Ki'on Carson Breaks Single Game and Career TD Records

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Hot Air Balloon Liftoff During 2023's Balloons Over 66 Weekend
Hot Air Balloon Liftoff During 2023's Balloons Over 66 Weekend

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