Elkhart News

The EF3 tornado that crossed Logan County on Aug 19, 2009 was on the ground the entire width of the county amazingly missing major population areas, but still damaged 20 some farmsteads and displaced many families from their homes, some permanently.

T he St. John United Church of Christ Youth Group in Lincoln will honor the veterans of Logan County on Sunday, Nov.

The group will be volunteers to help keep Elkhart in top physical shape, including making sure the streets are always clean and attractive for residents and visitors alike.

Chamber and local government officials as well as MHCCI staff and well-wishers were present for the special occasion.

Joe Elias was home Wednesday when a tornado blew through Logan County near Elkhart.

The new trade school, located at 203 S. Logan, offers certified training for individuals interested in beginning a new career.

Enjoy a tour of historical, beautiful Elkhart Hill on July 18. Then spend the day in Elkhart dining and shopping in Elkhart's quaint village.

E lkhart Grain is asking to have their Elkhart facility added to the Lincoln and Logan County Enterprise Zone.

Lincoln Police Department reports for Friday, May 22 Vehicle damage on May 13 at 10 a.m.; 603 Woodlawn Road, 153 feet west of North College Street --Unknown vehicle --Alfred B. Olson, 25-year-old male, Elkhart; 2008 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Crew Cab Olson said that around 10 a.m. on May 13, his truck was parked in the Walgreens parking lot.

County OK's road and bridge improvements; enhanced 911 cell phone calls 1 step away; fuel pump temporarily shut down at airport; new on-site wastewater disposal regulations; and more Send a link to a friend Road and bridge improvements and repairs Terry Werth, road and bridge chairman for the county, presented the following measures, which were all ...

Graue Inc. is having a special fairgrounds sale that will finish up today from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The dealership will be closed Monday in honor of Bob Graue, who passed on Friday morning .

T he Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County is once again bringing its annual garage sale to Logan County.

Ryan not only works hard at his businesses, but he also puts a lot of time and effort into volunteering in the community.

Local bicycle enthusiasts now have more reasons to ride. Recently, millions of stimulus dollars have been set aside by the Illinois legislature specifically to use to create bike trails throughout the state.

Although a swine flu panic in Logan County seems to have been averted, the threat of the disease has nevertheless changed "business as usual" in several locations.

T he Illinois Department of Transportation has awarded $2 million toward the cost of the largest project the Logan County Highway Department has undertaken.

Elkhart Grain Company in Elkhart is requesting to be added to the Lincoln and Logan County Enterprise Zone.

Volunteers of the Postville and Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic sites received "Friend of Tourism" awards Friday night during the annual Logan County tourism dinner at the Maple Club.