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Small Business Saturday is a nationally observed shopping day that always falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and B...
12/08/2025

Small Business Saturday is a nationally observed shopping day that always falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. It is a day when holiday shoppers are encouraged to visit the small businesses in their hometowns or other small downtown business districts to show support for the local shop owners who work so hard all year round to provide goods and services in their community.

After a winter storm forced the cancellation of the event this year, downtown businesses came together and decided to evolve the scheduled Holiday Retail Therapy event scheduled for Dec. 6 into the Small Business Saturday Take Two/Re-do.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Dec/08/NEWS/business121525_REDO.shtml

Photo by Nila Smith

Santa and Mrs. Claus made their long-awaited arrival for the city’s annual Hot Chocolate & Cookies with Santa event last...
12/08/2025

Santa and Mrs. Claus made their long-awaited arrival for the city’s annual Hot Chocolate & Cookies with Santa event last Thursday, Dec 6.

young visitors lined up eagerly for hot chocolate and cookies served by Alderwoman Robin McCallen, Alderman Steve Parrott, and Mayor Tracy Welch....and of course to meet the man himself.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Dec/08/Features/comm121525_DEPOT.shtml

Photo by Sophia Larimore

12/08/2025

The LCHS basketball team notched its first Central State 8 victory of the season as three Railer players scored in double figures Saturday when Lincoln defeated Jacksonville 50-38 as part of the Capital City Showcase

While the weather was too cold for the Christmas parade, it was just right for a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa ...
12/06/2025

While the weather was too cold for the Christmas parade, it was just right for a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa was able to keep his scheduled appoint at The Depot on Thursday, December 4th. Judging by the smiles, it appears Mayor Welch has been nice this year.

We'll have more on Santa's visit and other area events next week. Be sure to check back for all the news and pictures!

Photo by Sophia Larimore

Today's Saturday Business Spotlight is on Little Barn Boutique in Lincoln. Located at 1103 Fifth St., owner Jessica Good...
12/06/2025

Today's Saturday Business Spotlight is on Little Barn Boutique in Lincoln. Located at 1103 Fifth St., owner Jessica Goodman opened Little Barn Boutique in June of 2024.

The boutique offers clothing, jewelry, wood carvings, beach glass design, floral arrangements, home décor, fragrance for both home and body, candles, beauty products and more.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Dec/06/NEWS/business_zLITTLEBARN.shtml

Photo by Nila Smith

Lincoln Area Music Society
12/05/2025

Lincoln Area Music Society

This photo, from just outside the LDN office, was taken at 4:15 a.m. Many of us who are awake at this time of day will t...
12/05/2025

This photo, from just outside the LDN office, was taken at 4:15 a.m. Many of us who are awake at this time of day will tell you there is a different kind of quiet in the early morning. Add in some snow and Christmas lights, and it can be absolutely beautiful. May peace and light find all of you this season!

Photo by Jeff Wyles

The Chester-East Lincoln Panthers defeated Sidell Salt Fork 28-24 on Wednesday night to win the 2025 Class 7-2A Sectiona...
12/05/2025

The Chester-East Lincoln Panthers defeated Sidell Salt Fork 28-24 on Wednesday night to win the 2025 Class 7-2A Sectional Championship at Montessori Academy for Peace in Decatur.

With the win the Panthers have punched their ticket to the state tournament!

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Dec/05/NEWS/sports_CEL.shtml

Photo courtesy of Ashley Aper

The West Lincoln Broadwell Lady Wolverines defeated Hamilton 42-15 on Wednesday night to win the 2025 Class 7-1A Section...
12/05/2025

The West Lincoln Broadwell Lady Wolverines defeated Hamilton 42-15 on Wednesday night to win the 2025 Class 7-1A Sectional Championship at Unity Christian in Decatur.

The Lady Wolverines have punched their ticket to the state tournament!

Preston Ebelherr, a CT technologist with radiology at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague o...
12/04/2025

Preston Ebelherr, a CT technologist with radiology at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for November.

A grateful patient nominated Ebelherr for the conscientious care he provided during a CT scan. The patient had numerous IVs and blood draws over the past months and was pleased with the ease with which Ebelherr’s IV was placed on the first attempt.

“Preston also controlled bruising at the IV site on my hand by pressing on it for a few minutes after removal,” the nominator wrote. “He then took me for the CT scan, gave excellent instructions and since I had forgotten, reminded me I still had my cell phone in my pocket. He placed the phone out of harm’s way and remembered to return it to me after the scan.”

Ebelherr has worked for Lincoln Memorial Hospital since 2017.!

Photo Kara Slating / Memorial Health

Lincolnland Technical Education Center (LTEC), in partnership with the Rotary Club, is proud to recognize Mia Clark, a s...
12/04/2025

Lincolnland Technical Education Center (LTEC), in partnership with the Rotary Club, is proud to recognize Mia Clark, a senior in the Criminal Justice Program, as the November Student of the Month.

In addition to her academic dedication, Mia is an active member of several school organizations, including the LEAF Club, Library Club, Student Government, and the Lady Railer Basketball Team

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Dec/04/Features/TL121125_CLARKSOM.shtml

Photo provided by Dawn Musick

On Tuesday evening, there were so many gathered behind the ribbon for the Spirited Republic 10th anniversary ribbon cut ...
12/04/2025

On Tuesday evening, there were so many gathered behind the ribbon for the Spirited Republic 10th anniversary ribbon cut that they could not all be caught on camera. The large group consisted of the owners Bussy & Colleen Roate and Troy Hanger, surrounded by friends, family, staff and patrons and joined by Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch, Alderman Kevin Bateman, City Clerk Peggy Bateman, City Treasurer Chuck Conzo, fire chief Ty Johnson and the Logan County royalty Miss Logan County Fair Julia Collins, Junior Miss Courtney Cecil and Little Miss Vayda Farmer.

The celebration will continue on Friday evening with an anniversary party featuring live music, craft beers and wine and giveaways. Doors will open at 4 p.m.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Dec/04/RIBBONCUT/RIBBONCUT_SPIRITEDREPUBLIC.shtml

Photo by Nila Smith

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