Lincoln College News

H eritage Days will kick off on Thursday with a celebration of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial.

INTERNATIONAL organist Gerard Brooks makes a return visit to the city of Londonderry this week.

Gigi Fansler, vice president of Lincoln College Normal, for a program discussing senior education "Viewpoint" -- the program of personalities, politicians and perspectives -- airs weekly on Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. on WLCN-FM 96.3, Atlanta.

S even students from Lincoln College's fine arts program have been able to take what they learned into the real world and have been hired by Six Flags in St.

This spring, LaMoille's Alyssa Hopps earned a ninth-place state medal in the shot put and was a dual TRAC-8 conference champion, winning both the shot put and discus events for the Amboy-LaMoille Lady Clippers track co-op. Beginning this fall, Hopps will extend her career into the collegiate ranks for the Lady Lynx of Lincoln College.

Suggested topics to write about: a special Memorial Day; a curse on someone or something you just can't abide; a poem using dialogue between two people.

Long before Elvis paraded the world in his pompadour, a red, white and yellow sign glowed in feminine script above the avenue.It was there, at 57th Street and Troost Avenue, when the Beatles rocked Kansas City in their mop-tops and the Supremes beguiled in their bouffants.

What did you think of Julian's last adventure? Leave your comments for Cruisin' Illinois.

T hey gather together on Wednesdays at Rusty's on the west side of Lincoln. The luncheons held by this civic organization of 64 members are always well-attended. Rotarians take all of their club's obligations seriously, including these once-a-week get-togethers. The weekly meetings are where these members of the community renew their bonds as a ...

Will Norton has been named dean of the new Meek School of Journalism and New Media.

HAVRE, Mont. - Montana State University-Northern has announced the names of three finalists for the position of chancellor.

Will Norton Jr. is returning to the University of Mississippi as dean of the new Meek School of Journalism.

I f you didn't make it out to Logan Lanes on Saturday night for the Karaoke Superstar V finals, you missed three full hours of terrific live music from a total of 20 contest finalists.

MMA Legacy 5.25.09: The Greatest Welterweight of All-Time, and UFC 98 Thoughts Posted by Bill Wannop on 05.25.2009 In the debut column of MMA Legacy, we take a look at the Legacy of Matt Hughes.

Eric, a LCHS graduate, is currently a senior at WIU. He is completing his internship with the Lincoln Area YMCA from May to August.

The three Central High School graduates admit they don’t have an appropriate fist-pumping, hand-slapping ritual.What they do have is a pact.Kaleig Mohammad, DeAndre Watson and Ronald Chaney will head off to the same university this fall.They will live in the same dorm suite.And through calculus, literature, science, parties and girls, ...

R eminder: As a prelude to the Relay for Life in June, the organizers are having the annual Relay for Life Brunch this Sunday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. As in the past, the brunch will be at the Lincoln College cafeteria and the food will be prepared by Chef Warren.

Our Troops Rock! Thank you for all you do! For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Logan County at 5:17 p.m. Monitor weather radios, television and radio for updates.

T he Lincoln Kiwanis Club is extending their timeline for submissions for local scholarships to May 31.