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Wind farm offers county and townships economic benefits
S upporters for the Rail Splitter Wind Farm had a rally Tuesday evening just prior to the Logan County Board's vote on the project's zoning request.
Logan County wind farm approved, but opponents vow fight
Horizon Wind Energy has permission to build a wind farm in northern Logan County, and opponents have pledged to fight it in court.
Youth substance abuse campaign targets parents
Two out of five eighth-graders - who are generally about 13 years old - say they can drink without their parents knowing.
Heavy rains saturate Logan County
Logan County Emergency Management Director Dan Fulscher is correct: Precipitation at any time in central Illinois is quite normal.
Mt. Pulaski seeks aid for road project
Like many small area communities, Mount Pulaski needs money for projects. Mount Pulaski mayor Bill Glaze attended Monday night's meeting of the Logan County Board's road and bridge committee to seek financial ...
Storyteller to visit Postville
Renowned storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis will tell tales of Abraham Lincoln and his relationship with Lincoln, Ill., July 20 at Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St.
Family waits for Logan Co. coroner to release body
A month after MeLisa Cleary was found dead, her family still has been unable to lay her to rest, or to learn much about what happened to her.
The wait is finally over. After hearing an end to both public comments and closing arguments, the Logan County Zoning Board of Appeals tonight will make a decision on whether to grant a conditional-use permit ...
No shortage of wind in the Hartsburg-Emden High School gymnasium
It was the fifth in a series of public hearings regarding a request for conditional use of agriculture land for a wind farm, and it still took 3 1/2 hours.
Atlanta man arrested for stabbing incident
A 27-year-old Atlanta man is in jail after officials say he stabbed a 56-year-old man on Monday.
Coroner's jury finds Emden cyclist's death accidental
The death of a 29-year-old Emden man was ruled accidental by a coroner's jury at the Logan County Safety Complex on Tuesday evening.
Residents comment on wind farm
A major point in the debate over the proposed Rail Splitter Wind Farm's construction of 29 turbines in northern Logan County has been how the structures will affect those who live around them.
Leaders get look at 5-year economic plan for Logan Co.
Logan County's economic development director Joel Smiley Wednesday unveiled his five-year plan for boosting the area's economy and business climate.
Hearings on wind farm continue, will stretch late into next week
And on and on it goes. Despite testimony and public comment beyond 10:30 p.m. Thursday, the Logan County Zoning Board of Appeals' hearings on wind turbine construction are still not complete.
Rt. 66 Garage Sale of Logan County a success
The foundation raised approximately $1,500 for the restoration of the old Mill. The organization is currently trying to rehab the building to make it a museum to commemorate the path of Route 66 through ...
Horizon signs agreement to maintain roads
Houston-based Horizon Wind Energy has been working diligently for the approval of the Rail Splitter Wind Farm in Logan County.
Historic windmill goes up in Atlanta
Logan County is still mulling its future with giant wind turbines that are already producing electricity in other parts of Illinois.
Master Gardener garden walk this weekend
It's on Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. In Lincoln, four gardens will be open for viewing.
Confirmed: Family of missing woman found
The husband and three children of a missing Mackinaw woman were found early this morning at a Peoria motel hours after they were the subject of an Amber Alert.
Body Identified As Missing Woman
WMBD/WYZZ TAZEWELL CO. - The body found in Logan County is that of a missing Mackinaw woman.