Efforts underway to restore crumbling site where Abraham Lincoln began his political rise
An infusion of funding and newly introduced legislation has raised hopes that Lincoln’s New Salem Historic site can be ...
Server celebrating 33 years at the Old Grist Mill: ‘I never left’
Point first walked into the Old Grist Mill 33 years ago. “My brother gave me a gift certificate,” Point recalled. “We came in here to eat.” Point said he ran into a friend who worked at the restaurant ...
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Infusion of funds for Lincoln site comes after critics called it 'dilapidated'
A state historic site where Abraham Lincoln spent some of his formative years will get $8 million for improvements from the state.
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How Washington State pioneered an ‘all hands, all lands’ wildfire prevention strategy
Launched in 2017, the state’s 20-year forest health strategic plan saves forests and homes ... At Vaagen Brothers Mill, up to 25 percent of the wood the sawmill processes each year comes from ...
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Funding announced for Lincoln's New Salem repairs
Concerns over site deterioration led to a package of bills being introduced in the Illinois General Assembly this spring.
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$8 million allocated for improvements at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) announced on Wednesday ...
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San Marino home converted from 1930s pump house seeks $5.3 million
Completed in 1948 and modified numerous times, it sits on a half-acre-plus lot with manicured gardens, several patios and a ...
6 Best Things to Do Outdoors in Fayetteville, West Virginia
Looking for things to do outdoors this spring and summer? Don't sleep on Fayetteville, WV. It's a haven for adventurists.